COVER STORY technologyreseller.co.uk 19 Change the game with Microsoft Azure Giacom has unveiled its new Microsoft Azure practice, which includes a bespoke training and wrap-around support service. Emily Whelan, Giacom’s Head of Cloud Sales, explains why its offer is unique: . Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, can be truly transformative for MSPs. It offers over 600 services, from Infrastructure and Platform as a Service, to Networking and AI, allowing MSPs to build their own solutions to take to market. The growth opportunities are huge, which is why we’ve committed to making the Azure journey as simple as possible for partners with our gamechanging practice. The practice is built on four key pillars of simplified management, our dedicated support team of specialists, bespoke training, and marketing and commercialisation. We’re the only distributor to offer all of this. Our exclusive partnership with CloudBolt is a key USP of our Azure practice. It provides a simple way of managing Azure cloud subscriptions, real-time costs, technical and commercial optimisation, as well as security recommendations and monitoring. Coupled with our support package, this really sets our Azure practice apart. We’re here to remove all the potential pain points, empowering our partners to build a compelling proposition. We truly believe our Azure practice is a game-changer and can’t wait for our partners to reap the benefits. Giacom is very proud to be headline sponsor of The Big Goal, an exciting charity initiative which is being delivered and facilitated by The Street Soccer Foundation in association with media partner, Comms Dealer. The Big Goal invites companies from across the Channel to take part in a regional five-a-side football tournament hosted at Premier League and EFL venues nationwide. The tournament will conclude with a spectacular final at the Legendary St George’s Park next summer. Best of all, entry fees will cover sponsorship of a Street Soccer Foundation Academy within each participating company’s local area. Founded in 2015 by ex-footballer, Keith Mabbutt, The Foundation provides development programmes for vulnerable young people, taking them on a journey of positive transformation through a combination of football and mindset coaching. Scan the QR code and find out how you can get involved in this exciting event. Nathan Marke will be joining Technology Live’s seminar programme, offering his take on how the Channel can assist small businesses in getting the most from their technology investments. SMBs are the backbone of the UK economy, but they’re facing a challenge. Their productivity is stalling, and they’re increasingly expected to deliver customer service that rivals that of much larger organisations. Drawing on extensive research commissioned by Giacom, Marke will highlight the key growth areas for the Channel in the coming years, as well as how the Channel can refine its approach to attract customers and capitalise on these opportunities. Join us at Technology Live
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