Storm Achieves Six Microsoft Specialisations
Storm is delighted to share that it has achieved six Microsoft Specialisations, a testament to our team’s ongoing commitment to the delivery of solution excellence and maximising client outcomes with Microsoft business solutions.
Storm is proud to announce that it has earned six advanced Microsoft specialisations, aligning with Microsoft’s AI-first, cloud-powered, and security-focused direction.
Storm’s specialisations now include:
Adoptions & Change Management
Modernise Endpoints
Low-Code Application Development
AI Platform on Azure
Cloud Security
Threat Protection
These credentials are part of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) and build on the Solution Partner designations. Achieving these special recognitions requires rigorous validation, independent audits, strong technical capabilities, and proven customer outcomes. Securing an advanced specialisation signifies not just deep technical proficiency, but also the ability to generate measurable results for clients. For organisations evaluating Microsoft partners, these credentials signal proven ability, reliability, impact, and alignment with Microsoft’s most sought-after solutions.
Storm’s Microsoft Specialisations
Adoption and Change Management
This specialisation recognises Storm’s ability to support organisations transitioning to Microsoft 365 with human-centred strategies that include custom training, communication plans, and long-term adoption support. Our team helps businesses adopt M365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive with a tailored change management plan and training that helps ensure end-users attain the necessary skills to help maximise long-term adoption and return on technology investment.
Modernise Endpoints
This specialisation is given to Microsoft solution vendors that have proven expertise in delivering secure, scalable endpoint management for hybrid workforces across mobile, desktop, and virtual environments. Achieving this specialisation demonstrates our team’s expertise in deploying and managing Windows 11, Microsoft Intune, and Autopilot in a way that prioritises system security and helps maximise performance.
Low‑Code Application Development
Highlighting proficiency in accelerating innovation with Microsoft’s low-code Power Platform, this specialisation showcases our team’s ability to rapidly build bespoke business applications, automate workflows, streamline processes, and integrate data, all with low-code technology.
AI Platform on Azure
This specialisation demonstrates Storm’s ability to build intelligent solutions with Azure AI, OpenAI, and machine learning. Our team helps organisations leverage AI and machine learning technology to build solutions that unlock predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and personalisation capabilities.
Cloud Security
The Cloud Security specialisation validates Storm’s ability to design and implement comprehensive security strategies across hybrid environments using Defender for Cloud and other security tools to protect infrastructure, data, and identities. Our security experts help businesses secure their systems, guarantee compliance, and develop a proactive and resilient security posture.
Threat Protection
This specialisation acknowledges Storm’s expertise in threat detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender solutions across identities, endpoints, and cloud apps. Our team has proven experience in detecting and responding to potential cyber threats using Microsoft’s advanced security solutions which include real‑time detection, automated response, and endpoint protection.
What This Means for Our Customers
These independently verified credentials demonstrate that partnering with Storm means working with a team that meets Microsoft’s highest levels of technical expertise, client impact, and solution delivery. The specialisations span the human, technical, and security domains, covering modernising the workplace, boosting innovation with AI, and fortifying security defences across the digital estate. With FY26 bringing heightened expectations for both AI and security expertise, these achievements position Storm as a partner well‑equipped to navigate the evolving Microsoft ecosystem.
If you're interested in exploring how these capabilities could support your organisation’s goals, whether it's modernising operations, enhancing cybersecurity, or embedding AI into your processes, contact a member of our team today.