848 has been awarded the Microsoft Business Applications Solutions Partner badge, taking its Tier 1 Microsoft accreditations portfolio to 4 Solutions Partner badges and 6 Specializations.  

Our growing list of Microsoft accreditations validates our advanced ability to design, configure, scale, and deploy specialist solutions according to Microsoft’s highest technical standards. 

Including our latest badge achievement, 848 is now a Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, Azure Infrastructure, Digital and App Innovation, and Business Applications.  

We have also earned 6 Microsoft Specializations, validating our in-depth knowledge, extensive experience, and expertise in key solution areas.  

848 may not be the biggest, but our accreditations, certifications, and client portfolio mean we’re up there with the leading Microsoft Solutions Partners in the UK. 

What Are Microsoft Solutions Partner Badges?  

In October 2022, Microsoft replaced its competency framework with a new streamlined approach. Partners are now classified by their proficiency across 6 core Solutions Areas that align with the Microsoft Cloud. 

Organisations that can demonstrate key capabilities and criteria outlined by Microsoft will be awarded a Solutions Partner badge in that area. 

The Solution Partner badges align more closely with modern client needs and communicates to customers the experience and proven ability of a Microsoft partner in key areas. The aim of this is to make it easier for your business to find and work with Microsoft Partners with skills and expertise for a range of cloud projects. 

848 Has 4 Microsoft Solution Partner Badges 

To achieve the Solutions Partner badges, a partner must earn a number of points across different criteria. These can be achieved through assessments of performance, knowledge and skills, and customer success. Standards are high and particularly challenging for smaller partners to achieve the different partner designations due to the volume of licenses and clients required. 

And so, 848 is proud as a growing business to have achieved 4 out of the 6 badges available and we’re close to securing another. So far, we’re an accredited Microsoft Solutions Partner for: 

Modern Work – Enhancing efficiency and facilitating the adoption of hybrid work among clients through the utilisation of Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace solutions. 

Azure Infrastructure – Accelerating the migration of critical infrastructure workloads to Azure. 

Digital and App Innovation – Building, managing, and operating applications in the cloud, on premises, and at the edge, with a variety of tools and frameworks. 

Business Applications – Delivering integrated solutions underpinned by Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. 

Our Microsoft Specializations So Far 

Microsoft Specializations certify a partner’s proficiency in providing specialised services, guidance, and support that adhere to Microsoft’s highest technical criteria. These specializations are exclusively earned by partners, like 848, who can demonstrate their technical skills and expertise. 

Currently, 848 holds 6 Specializations in the following: 

• Calling for Teams 
• Teamwork Deployment 
• Information Protection and Governance 
• Identity and Access Management 
• Azure Virtual Desktop 
• Adoption and Change Management 

Our specializations validate our technical ability to plan, build, and run specialist solutions relating to Modern Workplace, Cyber Security, Cloud App and Azure, in line with Microsoft’s most advanced standards.  

Your Tier 1 Microsoft Solutions Partner 

The 848 Group has been a UK-leading Microsoft Partner for over 12 years, delivering cloud-first solutions and managed services to its range of clients across the UK. We have a nationwide network of Microsoft Certified Engineers, Consultants, and Architects specialising in cloud infrastructure, cyber security, modern workplace, business apps and more. Our team can design, build, manage and run your entire IT environment to meet your unique requirements.  

Access the knowledge you need to enable real business change. Tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll help you get there. 

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