In an era where digital innovation is the backbone of business growth, organizations across industries are harnessing cloud, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how they operate and serve customers. From established enterprises to agile startups, the adoption of Microsoft Azure has surged, with over 26,000 customer projects leveraging Azure’s Migrate and Modernize and Azure Innovate offerings to deliver transformative outcomes.

Introducing Azure Accelerate: One Platform, End-to-End Transformation

Microsoft has announced the launch of Azure Accelerate, a next-generation solution designed to simplify and supercharge the cloud and AI journey for organizations of every size. Azure Accelerate unifies the capabilities of Azure Migrate and Modernize, Azure Innovate, and the brand-new Cloud Accelerate Factory, creating a comprehensive toolkit that supports customers from assessment through full-scale implementation.

Key Features of Azure Accelerate

Access to Leading Experts

• Engage with Microsoft’s specialized partner ecosystem for seamless project launches and scalability.
• Benefit from the Cloud Accelerate Factory: Microsoft experts provide hands-on, no-cost deployment assistance to get projects live faster, leveraging methodologies refined over thousands of engagements.

Unlock Powerful Investments

• Take advantage of partner funding, Azure credits, and dedicated resources from Microsoft to lower your costs and risks during migration and modernization.
• Enhance workforce skills with complimentary resources via Microsoft Learn or by collaborating with qualified training partners.
• Azure Accelerate serves projects ranging from small-scale server migrations to major enterprise initiatives, with no ceiling on investment support.

Comprehensive, End-to-End Coverage

• Navigate the cloud and AI landscape confidently using AI-powered tools like Azure Migrate.
• Experiment and innovate in sandbox environments, validate ideas via funded pilot programs, and smoothly transition from concept to production.
• Adopt best practices and ensure secure, scalable Azure implementations guided by expert-delivered landing zones.

Cloud Accelerate Factory: Fast-Track Deployment at Zero Cost

A highlight of Azure Accelerate is the new Cloud Accelerate Factory, which delivers technical deployment support at no additional expense. Working in tandem with Azure partners, Microsoft’s expert team helps customers deploy over 30 Azure services using strategies proven across thousands of engagements. This approach lets internal teams focus on unique challenges while the Factory team manages routine technical tasks.

Azure Essentials: Guidance Every Step of the Way

Azure Accelerate also features Azure Essentials—a toolkit offering curated guidance drawn from established frameworks like the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Well-Architected Framework, and comprehensive reference architectures. This resource helps organizations adopt industry-leading best practices and optimize every phase of transformation.

Real-World Impact: How Leading Organizations Are Succeeding with Azure

Ready to Accelerate Your Digital Transformation?

Azure Accelerate is designed to empower your cloud and AI endeavors, helping organizations innovate faster and stay ahead in a dynamic, AI-powered world. To discover more or plan your next move, connect with your Microsoft account team or a specialized Azure partner today.

Whether launching a new initiative or scaling existing operations, Azure Accelerate provides the expertise, investments, and end-to-end support to ensure enduring success.