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How to make the Azure Migrate and Modernise program work for you

We do more than offer access to AMM services.

Azure Migrate and Modernise (AMM) is designed to help organisations move their existing applications and workloads into the Azure cloud, by providing technical guidance, tools and financial support.

When you have customers with an appetite for cloud migration and modernisation, your cloud solutions distributor should be able to advise you on how to access the AMM program.

But what happens after that?

If your current distributor only provides an introduction or a referral to third parties to manage the full cloud migration process, it’s time to talk to Crayon.

Leverage our in-house expertise to unlock the full potential of the AMM program

In APAC, Crayon’s in-house cloud migration expertise and services are in place to fully enable our partners and their customers to confidently make the move to Microsoft Azure. We provide everything our partners need to leverage the AMM program from start to finish, as a true, strategic value-add.

That means our partners get expert Microsoft-certified solutions to assess, migrate, and modernise Azure deployments—complementary and customised for your needs.

Our AMM team provides partners with end-to-end program activation, enablement and delivery of Azure cloud migration projects. This includes funding applications for eligible partners, access to sales and marketing resources, and hands-on technical delivery.

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.

Shane Maher, Managing Director - Intelliworx

In-house technical expertise is the Crayon difference.

Crayon is a qualified Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner and one of the few distributors to hold 6/6 Solutions Partner designations as per the new MCPP Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP).

Crayon’s in-house technical experts ensure you’re fully enabled with Microsoft-certified solutions to assess, migrate, and modernise your Azure deployments. Further, we’ll work with you to customise Azure deployments to meet the specific needs of your customers.

Our approach to every migration project is grounded in best practice and follows Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. Every partner in the AMM program is fully supported through every stage of an Azure migration project, including discovery, assessment, planning and migration, and post-migration.

AMM plus Cloud Cost Optimisation.

A great Azure cloud migration is just the start of the benefits of engaging with Crayon in the AMM program.

We combine our unparalleled expertise as an Azure Expert MSP with a proven track record in cloud cost optimisation.

With Crayon, you can be assured that new Azure cloud environments are set up for simple and fast monitoring of cloud consumption, spend management and performance optimisation.

Our entire approach is built around reducing the complexity of cloud migrations and maximising cost efficiencies.

That’s great for your team, and your customers.

The support provided by Crayon's Azure Migration team, their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in accelerating the Azure migration process (under AMM) for our key clients. Their thorough approach has ensured a smooth and efficient transition for my clients.

Richard Ridge, Managing Director - Didgenet

AMM Program Stages

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

Discovery

Identify and assess existing applications and workloads.

Readiness Assessment

Evaluate current IT infrastructure and determine what changes are needed to prepare for Azure.

Planning

Develop a migration and modernisation plan, including timelines, resources, and budgeting.

MIGRATION

Execution

Move applications, data, and workloads to Azure using various tools and methodologies.

Testing

Ensure that all components are functioning correctly in the new environment.

Optimisation

Adjust and optimise configurations to maximize performance and cost-efficiency.

MODERNISATION

Application Refactoring

Modify applications to take advantage of cloud-native features and services.

Integration

Integrate with other Azure services to enhance functionality and performance.

Continuous Improvement

Implement practices for ongoing monitoring, optimisation, and scaling.

Key benefits of choosing Crayon for AMM

Reduced Risk

Minimise the risks associated with migration through structured planning and expert support.

Cost Savings

Lower upfront costs with value-add support from our inhouse AMM team, and potential long-term savings through optimised cloud operations.

Expert Guidance

Access to Crayon’s cloud Technology Advisory Group, solution architects, technical experts and resources to ensure a smooth transition.

Ongoing AMM Support and Optimisation

Post-Migration Support: Provide ongoing support to address any issues that arise after migration.
Cost Management: Monitor and manage cloud costs to ensure the organization stays within budget.
Performance Tuning: Continually optimise workloads and applications to enhance performance and efficiency.

Ongoing Skills Development

Continued enablement, solution and sales enablement, and assistance with GTM planning to help you secure ongoing Azure revenue.

The partnership between Intech3 and Crayon has been outstanding, resulting in the successful completion of several On-prem to Azure migrations and Azure Rapid Solution Assessments through AMM programs.

Todd Afford, Founder and Managing Director - Intech3

Talk to your Cloud TAG team today

If you have customers that need to modernise their operations and you’re considering migrating them to the cloud, let’s talk about how we can help you make great things happen with AMM.

Register your interest in the AMM Program or get in touch with the Cloud Technology Advisory Group for more information by emailing TAG.cloud@crayon.com

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