Talk Think Do Achieves a Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency

Talk Think Do today announced it has attained a Gold Cloud Platform competency, demonstrating a “best-in-class” ability and commitment to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s mobile-first, cloud-first world and distinguishing itself within the Microsoft partner ecosystem. As a certified cloud partner, Talk Think Do is recognized for its expertise in supporting clients throughout their cloud adoption journey.

To earn a Microsoft Gold competency, partners must successfully complete exams (resulting in Microsoft Certified Professionals) to prove their level of technology expertise, and then designate these certified professionals uniquely to one Microsoft competency, ensuring a certain level of staffing capacity. They also must submit customer references that demonstrate successful projects, meet a performance (revenue and or consumption/usage) commitment (for most Gold competencies), and pass technology and/or sales assessments. The organization must also meet specific competency standards to maintain this recognition.

Talk Think Do supplies technology strategy, development, and support services focused on Microsoft Azure, with a particular expertise in designing, building, and running custom enterprise applications based on a cloud-native architecture. The company can offer a comprehensive range of services and solutions, including cloud migration, management, and optimization, tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The Gold Cloud Platform competency will increase the level of support and reassurance offered to customers running applications on Azure.

Talk Think Do’s expertise extends across a wide variety of Azure services, ensuring clients receive the best solutions for their digital transformation and business continuity. The company supports its clients by managing cloud workloads and applications, helping them solve complex cloud challenges, and delivering tailored cloud solutions that drive business value. Their experience with the Microsoft cloud ecosystem enables them to integrate cloud and on-premises systems, support Windows-based applications and infrastructure, and leverage analytics for actionable business insights. By following proven practices for cloud deployment and understanding Azure best practices, Talk Think Do ensures the implementation of secure, scalable, and efficient solutions. Certified developers and Azure specialists play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions, while the team’s ability to handle the complexity of cloud environments and support code modernization—including infrastructure-as-code—sets them apart. The company’s offerings are regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in Microsoft programs, and they continue to meet the required configurations for optimal Azure performance.

“We’re thrilled with this achievement. This Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform competency showcases our expertise in and commitment to today’s technology market, and it demonstrates our deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services,” said Matt Hammond, Chief Executive Officer. “We plan to accelerate our customers’ success by serving as technology advisors for their business growth ambitions. Our plans include expanding our cloud offerings to support both large and small projects, enhancing productivity through Microsoft technologies, and maximizing client profitability. The competitive advantage gained through Azure allows us to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. Additionally, the competency opens up new promotion opportunities, increasing our visibility and credibility in the market.”

“By achieving a Gold competency, partners have demonstrated the highest, most consistent capability and commitment to the latest Microsoft technology,” said Gavriella Schuster, corporate vice president, One Commercial Partner (OCP) at Microsoft Corp. “These partners have a deep expertise that puts them in the top of our partner ecosystem, and their proficiency will help customers drive innovative solutions. From the beginning of the competency attainment process, partners must continue to meet requirements and track their anniversary date for renewals, ensuring ongoing excellence and access to the benefits of the Microsoft partner program, including the availability of Azure services and resources.”

Introduction to the Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency

The Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency represents the highest standard of expertise for partners delivering cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure. As part of the Microsoft Partner Network, this competency recognizes organizations that have demonstrated advanced technical capabilities and a proven ability to build, deploy, and support innovative cloud services. Earning this distinction means a Microsoft partner has access to exclusive resources, technical support, and training, enabling them to deliver robust cloud platforms tailored to the evolving needs of their customers. By achieving the Gold Cloud Platform Competency, partners can assure customers of their commitment to excellence in cloud solutions and their deep understanding of Microsoft’s cloud technologies.

Benefits of Achieving the Gold Cloud Platform Competency

Attaining the Gold Cloud Platform Competency unlocks a range of valuable benefits for Microsoft partners. It enhances their visibility and credibility in the competitive cloud services market, making it easier for customers to identify trusted experts in cloud solutions. Partners gain access to specialized training, technical support, and marketing resources, empowering them to deliver high-quality services and stay ahead of industry trends. This competency also provides priority placement in the Microsoft Partner Directory, helping partners reach new customers and expand their market presence. Ultimately, the Gold Cloud Platform Competency enables partners to demonstrate their ability to deliver complex cloud solutions, fostering stronger customer relationships and driving business growth.

Platform Competency Requirements

Achieving the Gold Cloud Platform Competency requires partners to meet stringent criteria that showcase their expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies. Partners must employ a team of certified professionals who have passed rigorous Microsoft exams, ensuring a high level of technical proficiency. In addition, they must provide evidence of successful customer projects and maintain a strong record of customer satisfaction. Ongoing training and education are essential, as partners are expected to stay current with the latest advancements in cloud infrastructure, security, and data management. These requirements ensure that only the most capable and committed organizations earn the Gold Cloud Platform Competency, giving customers confidence in their ability to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions.

Cloud Platform

The Cloud Platform competency is designed for partners to capitalize on the growing demand for infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions built on Azure. Differentiate your company with the Cloud Platform competency, and you will be eligible for Signature Cloud Support, Azure deployment planning services, Azure sponsored credit, direct partner support, eligibility to deploy certain on-premises, internal-use software on Azure, and access to the cloud platform roadmap, subject to the availability of specific services and resources. Please note that certain benefits may have required prerequisites or configurations that must be met before access is granted.

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Customer Success Stories

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About Talk Think Do

Talk Think Do is an independent software company that develops and delivers technical solutions that enable businesses to grow faster. Based in Wimborne, Dorset, England, its expert team helps transform businesses via technology, including Explore Learning, Transport for London and Department for Education.

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Amy St Louis, Talk Think Do +44 1202 375647, [email protected]