Lancom Technology gains Azure migration specialisation

Latest specialisation adds to company's multiple Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Auckland-based Lancom Technology has achieved the Microsoft Azure infrastructure and database migration specialisation.

According to the company, gaining this specialisation strengthens its cloud delivery capability and proves it is certified to migrate enterprise production workloads into Azure environments.

The recognition follows a rigorous third-party audit process, with Lancom successfully meeting all requirements of the Microsoft specialisation programme, said technical director Gregor Blaj.

“The new designation underpins our position as a cloud-first managed services provider with a strong focus on application modernisation, automation, and data-driven transformation,” he said.

Microsoft introduced specialisations in 2023 as part of its partner programme, validating deep technical expertise within a Solutions Partner designation.

Lancom Technology holds multiple Microsoft Solutions Partner designations in competencies including Azure infrastructure, digital and app innovation, security, and modern work enterprise, Blaj added.

“Specialisations complement Solutions Partner designations,” he said.

“It’s the proof that the partner has delivered in the particular area at a level Microsoft recognises as best-in-class.”

Specialisations are awarded after meeting strict performance metrics and passing a rigorous third-party audit which includes customer references and certified expert assessment.

The infrastructure and database migration to Microsoft Azure specialisation specifically recognises partners with deep expertise in migrating production workloads including Windows Server, SQL Server, and a range of open-source databases into Azure environments. It helps customers identify partners capable of executing complex migration and modernisation projects with confidence and at scale.

Lancom’s audit submission provided detailed evidence across multiple customer engagements, including end-to-end migration scenarios covering infrastructure, database workloads, deployment automation, testing, and operational handover, Blaj said.

The assessment also demonstrated Lancom’s use of native Azure tooling and services to manage migration and ongoing operations, including Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, and integrated monitoring, backup, and governance controls.

Customer examples validated Lancom’s ability to transition workloads from on-premises environments into Azure while maintaining performance, security, and compliance standards, Blaj added.

Lancom Technology CEO Priscila Bernardes said this accreditation solidified the company’s position of being a provider of choice for cloud technologies.

“We view these efforts through a customer lens; with migrations delivering benefits of efficiency and new functionality, our ability to deliver across a wide range of database technologies helps customers take advantage of modern technology including AI,” she said.

The Microsoft Azure infrastructure and database migration specialisation signals reduced delivery risk for cloud migration initiatives, Bernardes noted.

“Microsoft’s validation confirms our repeatable success in real-world scenarios, rather than theoretical capability, offering greater assurance around project outcomes. It also means customers benefit from structured delivery methodologies that accelerate migration timelines while minimising disruption,” she added.