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ALIANDO Continues Its Azure Expert MSP Excellence and Advances to 14 Microsoft Specializations

Written by ALIANDO | Jan 27, 2026 7:07:07 PM

Dallas, Texas — January 15, 2026:

ALIANDO has achieved two major milestones in its global cloud transformation strategy: earning the prestigious Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) designation and expanding its advanced competency portfolio to 14 Microsoft Specializations across Cloud & AI Platforms, Security, and AI Business Solutions. These accomplishments reflect ALIANDO’s capability to deliver high‑impact cloud modernization, security, and AI‑driven solutions for enterprises worldwide.

The Azure Expert MSP designation—Microsoft’s highest standard for managed cloud excellence—validates ALIANDO’s operational maturity across governance, automation, security, and proven customer outcomes. This places ALIANDO among an elite group of partners globally trusted to manage and optimize complex Azure environments at scale.

With Specializations covering AI Platform, Analytics, AI Apps, Data Warehouse Migration, Infra & Database Migration, Kubernetes, Enterprise App Migration, SAP on Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloud Security, Threat Protection, SMB Management, Copilot, and Identity & Access Management, ALIANDO offers end‑to‑end technical depth across the full Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. This comprehensive expertise ensures customers receive expert guidance across cloud foundations, advanced security, workload modernization, and AI‑powered innovation.

How These Achievements Help ALIANDO Customers

These advancements directly strengthen the level of support, resources, and outcomes customers experience across ALIANDO engagements.

  • Access to Microsoft Funding and Incentives

As an Azure Expert MSP, ALIANDO customers gain access to Microsoft funding programs that help accelerate cloud migration, modernization, and AI adoption. This includes funding for assessments, proof‑of‑concepts, and deployments that reduce upfront project costs.

  • Prioritized Access to Azure Investment Funds

Customers benefit from prioritized access to Microsoft’s Azure investment funds, enabling faster execution of cloud and AI initiatives with significantly reduced financial barriers. 

  • Exclusive Tools and Systems for Seamless Cloud Transitions

Azure Expert MSP partners receive access to Specialized Microsoft engineering tools and internal systems—unavailable to most partners—that help streamline complex cloud transitions. These capabilities allow ALIANDO to help its clients to:

  • Avoid costly migration pitfalls
  • Simplify movement between Microsoft commercial tiers
  • Reduce downtime during transitions
  • Deliver smoother, more predictable cloud modernization journeys
  • Enhanced Security, Governance, and Operational Excellence

Through automation‑first operations and audited governance frameworks, customers gain stronger security posture, optimized performance, and lower operational risk across Azure workloads.

  • Accelerated Path to AI‑Driven Operations

ALIANDO’s Specialization portfolio enables customers to move confidently into AI‑powered business models—supported by enterprise‑ready data foundations, responsible AI implementation, and secure platform architecture.

Executive Commentary

“Our teams continue to raise the bar in how we architect and operate Cloud, Data & AI environments,” said Javier Aguado, Chief Delivery Officer. “Renewing Azure Expert MSP and expanding to 14 Specializations strengthens our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑impact solutions globally.”

“Azure Expert MSP reflects a mature operational culture,” said Chris Savage, Chief Technology Officer. “Combining automation with deep Azure expertise ensures customers receive optimized performance, stronger security, and a clear path to becoming AI-driven organizations.”

“These accomplishments demonstrate our commitment to delivering measurable business outcomes,” added David Fuess, CEO. “Organizations choose ALIANDO because they want a partner who understands the Microsoft Cloud—and can translate it into long‑term value.”