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In-house technical migration expertise is the Crayon difference
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Crayon brings unmatched technical depth and delivery excellence to every Azure migration. As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner with 6/6 Solutions Partner designations, and a certified Azure Expert MSP, Crayon is one of the few distributors globally with this level of recognition. |
Our in-house Microsoft-certified experts deliver end-to-end Azure services—from assessment and planning to secure migration and post-deployment optimization—following Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework. We tailor every deployment to your customer’s unique needs, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-ready Azure environments.
Partner with Crayon to unlock funded engagements, accelerate delivery, and drive real Azure growth.
Hear What Our Partners Say
The support provided by Crayon's Azure Migration team, their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in accelerating the Azure migration process for our key clients. Their thorough approach has ensured a smooth and efficient transition for my clients.
Richard Ridge, Managing Director – Didgetnet
Crayon’s ability to effectively convey the benefits and value of Azure solutions has not only strengthened our relationships with clients but has also helped them achieve their business goals and leverage the full potential of the Azure platform.
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End-to-End Azure Migration Services for Partners
Find out how we helped Strata Networks on their Azure migration journey.
What Does the Engagement Model Look Like?
Crayon offers flexible engagement models tailored to your Azure migration maturity — from full-service delivery to strategic co-delivery with Microsoft. Here’s how we support you:
Engagement Types
| Core Migrate & Modernize | AI, Data & App Innovation |
|---|---|
| Purpose: Migrate and modernize infrastructure, databases, and apps to Azure. |
Purpose: Build modern apps, deploy GenAI, and modernize data estates. |
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Engagement Size Table – Pre-Sales and Post-Sales (by ACR Range and Timeline)
(Applicable to all Azure Accelerate engagements)
| Engagement Phase | Size | Minimum Threshold ACR Requirement (USD | Project Delivery Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Sales | Standard | $15K – $250K | 120 days |
| Large | >$250K | 120 days | |
| Post-Sales | XXS | $5K – $15K | 120 days |
| XS | >$15K – $50K | 120 days | |
| S | >$50K – $100K | 120 days | |
| M | >$100K – $250K | 200 days | |
| L | >$250K | 260 days |
FAQs
Azure Accelerate is a Microsoft incentive program designed to help partners fast-track customer migrations and modernizations to Azure. It includes expert delivery support via the Cloud Accelerate Factory and offers financial rewards based on project size and engagement type.
Azure Accelerate supports a wide range of engagements, including:
- Virtual Desktop Migration (AVD, Citrix Cloud)
- App & Database Migration
- Secure Azure Cloud Deployments (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
- Analytics & BI Deployments (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric)
- AI Apps & Agents Development
- Core Migrate & Modernize Projects
- Infrastructure Migration (VMs, Azure Arc)
Cloud Accelerate Factory provides Microsoft expert assistance at no cost to partners. They help with:
- Landing zone setup
- Compatibility assessments
- Deployment and migration activities
Simple 3 Step Sign Up
Here’s how you can take advantage of this program in three simple steps:
1. Register your interest here
2. One of our Azure experts will contact you shortly
3. We will explain the Azure Accelerate program and complete the customer nomination with you in Microsoft Partner Center.
Thanks for your interest in the Azure Accelerate Program. One of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.
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