Telefónica Tech UK&I is proud to announce that it has achieved Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider status for the sixth consecutive year.

This continued recognition reflects Telefónica Tech UK&I’s proven expertise in delivering secure, scalable and innovative Azure managed services for customers across the UK and Ireland. The Azure Expert MSP audit is one of Microsoft’s most rigorous partner assessments, validating providers across key areas including technical capability, operational excellence, automation, customer success, security, governance, cost management and service optimisation.

For organisations navigating the complexity of cloud transformation, this achievement provides further assurance that Telefónica Tech UK&I has the depth, rigour and experience required to support business-critical Azure environments. It demonstrates the strength of our managed services practice and our ability to help customers modernise, optimise and innovate with confidence.

As Ross King, Head of Pre-Sales and Portfolio at Telefónica Tech UK&I, explains, this achievement is more than just a badge. It is validation of the expertise, professionalism and commitment our teams bring to every customer we support.

“Achieving Azure Expert MSP status for the sixth consecutive year is a fantastic milestone for Telefónica Tech UK&I. It reflects the depth of capability across our teams and the continued investment we make in delivering robust, world-class managed services for our customers.

The audit process is incredibly detailed, so maintaining this status year after year demonstrates the consistency, quality and innovation behind our Azure services. It shows our customers that they are working with a trusted partner that has been independently validated by Microsoft against the highest standards.”

Telefónica Tech UK&I’s continued Azure expertise is reflected across several key areas:

Established Azure Managed Services Practice
With years of hands-on experience, Telefónica Tech UK&I has built a mature Azure Managed Services practice designed to help customers operate, optimise and scale their cloud environments effectively.

Automation and DevOps Excellence
Our teams use automation and DevOps methodologies to improve operational efficiency, strengthen resilience and accelerate the delivery of cloud-enabled services.

Deep Technical Expertise
From cloud solution architecture and infrastructure management to DevOps, security and service optimisation, Telefónica Tech UK&I brings specialist expertise to support complex Azure deployments.

Business-Outcome Focused Delivery
Our approach is designed to align cloud investment with measurable business outcomes, helping customers unlock greater value from their Azure environments.

Repeatable, Scalable Cloud Solutions
Through proven frameworks and managed service models, Telefónica Tech UK&I delivers repeatable and scalable solutions that support growth, resilience and long-term transformation.

This latest achievement further reinforces Telefónica Tech UK&I’s position as a trusted Microsoft partner. Alongside its Azure Expert MSP status, Telefónica Tech holds deep Microsoft capabilities across areas including Data & AI, Infrastructure, Digital & App Innovation, Modern Work, Security and Business Applications.

As businesses continue to modernise their operations and prepare for the opportunities of AI, cloud remains a critical foundation for transformation. Telefónica Tech UK&I helps organisations build that foundation securely and strategically, combining Azure expertise with wider capabilities across cyber security, data, AI, business applications and the modern workplace.

Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this milestone, including Ashley Moore, Jonathan D’Aloia, Gareth Whitlock, Kat Mason, David Haskell and Clare Williams, whose expertise and commitment continue to help Telefónica Tech UK&I deliver exceptional managed services for customers.

For leaders seeking to unlock the full potential of Azure and accelerate cloud-enabled innovation, Telefónica Tech UK&I provides cloud consultancy, managed services and transformation expertise tailored to the needs of modern organisations.