Microsoft’s Azure Accelerate program brings together all previous Migrate & Modernise and Innovate engagements into a single, streamlined structure. Crayon is uniquely positioned to help partners unlock these incentives with deep technical expertise and proven delivery across APAC. (Previously known as AMM and Azure Innovate)
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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.
Find out how we helped Strata Networks on their Azure migration journey.
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:
| Core Migrate & Modernize | AI, Data & App Innovation |
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| 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 |
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:
Cloud Accelerate Factory provides Microsoft expert assistance at no cost to partners. They help with:
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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