When it comes to IT partners, flashy websites and legacy certifications aren’t enough. Your business needs more than a provider, you need a proven guide.
At Lantech, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Azure Infrastructure (SMB). But this isn’t about the badge on our website. It’s about what that means for you.
Let’s break it down.
Microsoft’s Azure for Small Business Ireland: A New Standard Built for Business Value, Not Branding
Remember Silver and Gold partners? So does Microsoft but they’ve moved on. The old programme rewarded longevity. The new Solutions Partner status rewards real-world performance, client outcomes, and technical excellence.
To earn this accreditation, we had to prove we:
- Successfully deliver complex Azure infrastructure solutions designed to manage and scale complex infrastructure.
- Optimise cloud performance and cost-efficiency for SMBs by monitoring and managing Azure costs to optimize spending.
- Achieve strong customer satisfaction scores and project success rates.
This isn’t theory. It’s measured impact.
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, where resources such as servers, storage, databases, software, and applications are provided as a service to users on-demand. Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services, including computing power, storage, networking, and artificial intelligence. With Azure, businesses can quickly deploy and scale their applications, reducing the need for on-premise infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL Database, provide a secure and scalable environment for managing data and applications.
Why It Matters for Your Business
Whether you’re:
- Migrating to Azure from an ageing server,
- Trying to rein in cloud spend, or
- Strengthening your security posture…
Here’s what working with an accredited Solutions Partner gives you:
- Enhanced business continuity with Azure’s built-in tools for resilience and disaster recovery, ensuring systems remain operational during unexpected events.
- Robust disaster recovery capabilities, including real-time infrastructure replication to minimize downtime and disruption, making these features accessible to businesses of all sizes.
✅ Strategic Cloud Optimisation
We help you avoid the “lift and shift” trap by leveraging analytics to optimize cloud performance. Machine learning plays a crucial role in automating tasks and providing insights, ultimately improving efficiency and performance.
Instead, we align Azure with your business goals, improving performance, saving money, and increasing flexibility.
✅ Stronger Cybersecurity & Compliance
With threats constantly evolving, access management plays a crucial role in securing and managing users, applications, and data. Securing digital identities and data within Azure Active Directory is essential to protect user information and ensure a secure digital environment. We build secure-by-design architectures with compliance in mind, from Day One.
✅ Access to the Latest from Microsoft
Accredited partners get early access to tools, insights, and support from Microsoft, including fully managed services and solutions. That means faster fixes, better performance, and future-proofed strategies for your business.
✅ Proven, Local Support
We work with businesses across Ireland and the UK that have no internal IT team. We’ve been in your shoes. You get advice that makes sense and delivery that sticks. Collaborating with expert partners or managed service providers ensures you leverage their expertise for better business outcomes.
Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Hybrid cloud solutions combine the benefits of public and private clouds, allowing businesses to deploy their applications and data in a flexible and scalable manner. Microsoft Azure offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including Azure Stack and Azure Arc, which enable businesses to run Azure services on-premise and in the cloud. Hybrid cloud solutions provide a cost-effective and secure way for businesses to manage their IT infrastructure, while also meeting specific industry regulations and compliance requirements. By leveraging Azure’s hybrid cloud capabilities, businesses can improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase their competitive edge.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Microsoft Azure provides a range of cost-effective solutions for businesses, including pay-as-you-go pricing, reserved instances, and spot virtual machines. Azure’s cost-effective solutions enable businesses to reduce their IT costs, while also improving their scalability and performance. By leveraging Azure’s cost-effective solutions, businesses can optimize their resource utilisation, reduce unused resources, and improve their overall return on investment. Additionally, Azure’s cost-effective solutions provide a secure and reliable environment for managing data and applications, while also meeting specific business needs and industry regulations. With Azure, businesses can focus on innovation and growth, while also reducing their IT costs and improving their operational efficiency.
Don’t Settle for Yesterday’s Certifications
If your current MSP is still waving a Gold badge, it’s worth asking, what have they done lately?
Modern cloud success depends on more than logos. It depends on outcomes.
📩 Let’s talk about your Azure goals and how we can help you meet them with less complexity and more confidence.
