We’ve achieved our Advanced Specialisation for Infrastructure and Database Migration
News|19 November 2025
We’re proud to announce that we've achieved Microsoft’s Advanced Specialisation for Infrastructure and Database Migration. This recognition reflects our deep technical expertise and proven ability to help businesses modernise and migrate their environments with confidence.
What is the Advanced Specialisation?
Microsoft’s Advanced Specialisation for Infrastructure and Database Migration is a prestigious credential awarded to partners who demonstrate exceptional capability in migrating on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure. It goes beyond standard partner status, validating advanced technical skills and a track record of successful deployments.
To earn this specialisation, partners must meet rigorous requirements, including:
- Proven Expertise: Holding relevant Azure certifications across infrastructure and database migration.
- Documented Success: Delivering multiple customer projects that meet Microsoft’s quality benchmarks.
- Comprehensive Assessments: Passing a third-party audit that evaluates technical proficiency, security practices, and operational excellence.
- Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrating strong client outcomes and positive feedback.
"I’m incredibly proud of our technical team for achieving this advanced specialisation. Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in delivering complex migrations with precision and care. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and commitment to helping our clients move forward with confidence." - Matthew Hocken, VP of Climb Global Services
Unlocking new ways to support our clients
For over 40 years, we’ve been guiding organisations through complex technology challenges. This advanced specialisation demonstrates our commitment to delivering secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions that empower businesses to innovate and grow.
"Securing this advanced specialisation reinforces our promise to deliver the very best for our clients. It not only validates our capabilities but also opens up new funding opportunities to support migration projects. This means we can help organisations modernise faster, more efficiently, and with greater value." - Matthew Whitton, COO of Grey Matter
Our team of Microsoft-certified experts provide hands-on support across every stage of the migration journey – from planning and design to implementation and optimisation. By partnering with us, clients gain:
- Confidence: Advice that’s right the first time, every time.
- Capacity: Quick, robust solutions that increase delivery capability.
- Cost Control: Optimised spend through objective recommendations.
- Collaboration: Access to a global team of specialists who understand your goals.
What next?
Whether you’re looking to modernise infrastructure, move databases to the cloud, or unlock new efficiencies, we’re here to help you achieve your technical and commercial objectives. Explore our Azure services.
This milestone reinforces our position as a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner and underlines our mission: to make the complex simple and help businesses succeed with technology.

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