This latest achievement puts Telefónica Tech UK&I in an elite group of Partners in the UK to hold all 6 Microsoft Solution Partner Designations.

The Microsoft designation for security is the latest addition to Telefónica Tech UK&I’s trophy cabinet of solution designations. Achieving the solutions partner for Security designation demonstrates Telefónica Tech UK&I’s commitment to helping customers safeguard their entire organisation, by using integrated security, compliance, and identity solutions.

Telefónica Tech UK&I, which includes both Telefónica Tech and Telefónica Tech, has obtained 6 designations in various areas of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program since its introduction in late 2022. Aligned to the Microsoft Cloud, these specializations display Telefónica Tech UK&I’s technical expertise. These areas include:

• Data & AI (Azure),
• Infrastructure (Azure),
• Digital & App Innovation (Azure),
• Modern Work,
• Business Applications,
• Security.

The achievement of all 6 Microsoft designations is not one to be glossed over lightly. Microsoft measures partners’ success by analysing their capabilities in the below categories:

• Performance – measured by customer additions.
• Skilling – verifies and demonstrates a partner’s dedication to skilling and training. Points are awarded for each person on a team, with specified certifications.
• Customer success – measured by usage growth and number of successful solution deployments.

The new approach on a partners capabilities are then scored, based on a points system. To attain a Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation, a partner will need to earn at least 70 points (including points in each subcategory) out of the available 100 points. A partner who achieves the required number of points will then be awarded a designation, bolstering their ‘expert’ status in that area.

Tracy Stanning – Alliances and Partner Director at Telefónica Tech UK&I – said, “We are thrilled to have achieved Microsoft’s Solution Partner designation in Security and remain dedicated to guaranteeing outstanding digital transformation for our clients. A massive well done to all those involved across the business!”

The Solution Partner Designation Program gives businesses confidence in the way they choose to qualify and decide on the best Microsoft Partners to work with. These designations provide digital transformation customers with an exclusive, consolidated list of specialist partners to choose from. Helping to make the decision on who to partner with, simpler.

To find out more about how Telefónica Tech can assist your business on its digital transformation journey, contact us today.