Accelerate Cloud Adoption with Expert Guidance
Microsoft Developer presents Thomas Maurer and Ravi Mangipudi exploring Cloud Accelerate Factory, a zero-cost initiative for expert-led Azure migrations and project acceleration.
Accelerate Cloud Adoption with Expert Guidance
In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, host Thomas Maurer sits down with Ravi Mangipudi from Microsoft Azure to discuss the Cloud Accelerate Factory program—an initiative designed to help organizations streamline their cloud adoption journey with direct support from Microsoft experts.
What is Cloud Accelerate Factory?
The Cloud Accelerate Factory program provides hands-on migration and modernization services for Azure projects at no extra cost. With direct access to experienced Microsoft and partner specialists, organizations can:
- Receive structured, expert-led project support
- Adopt industry best practices for cloud migration
- Optimize the deployment process using proven frameworks
- Maximize their existing investments in Azure
Key Benefits
- Zero-Cost Expert Support: Teams receive Microsoft-led assistance for moving workloads to Azure, leveraging specialized expertise and deployment frameworks.
- Accelerated Project Timelines: Deployments move in weeks instead of months, thanks to a sprint-based approach executed by subject-matter experts.
- Optimization of Investments: Existing resources, including ESIF, can be enhanced and made more valuable during migration and modernization journeys.
Process Overview
- Assessment: Identify relevant projects suitable for acceleration.
- Nomination: Work with your Microsoft account executive or partner to start the nomination and onboarding process.
- Deployment Sprints: Collaborate using a structured model to complete deployments efficiently.
Resources & Next Steps
- Azure Accelerate
- Cloud Accelerate Factory
- Find an Azure Partner
- Contact Microsoft Azure Sales
- Blog: Introducing Cloud Accelerate Factory
- Related Episode: Azure Migration Benefits and Essential Guidance
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Episode Chapters
- 00:18 Introduction
- 00:52 What is Cloud Accelerate Factory
- 02:11 Benefits of Cloud Accelerate Factory
- 03:26 Microsoft and Partners working together
- 04:25 Cloud Accelerate Factory scope
- 06:00 The process
- 07:30 Getting started
- 08:10 Next steps
- 08:46 Resources