We are working hard and dedicating ourselves to be the best managed services provider possible. While we hate to brag too much, we would like to share with you all of the Gold and Silver Competencies we have achieved and what they mean when it comes to choosing a Microsoft Expert Managed Services Provider for your cloud needs.
At Microsoft, every competency is first achieved at the Silver level by demonstrating the consistent ability to deliver specialized services. To achieve the Gold level, a company must meet a certain number of Microsoft product licenses bought and sold via the Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) and consume a certain amount of Azure. In addition, a company must have a certain number of employees, usually with a higher volume of said employees passing Microsoft exams and a larger number of customers being helped on their cloud journey. Our in-house experts are to thank for our continued aptitude as we navigate changes and new developments in technology so we can further enable you to focus on your core business.
This Gold standard award highlights our expertise in providing knowledge of development services and migrating legacy apps to Azure. We can advise your developers on best practices to help them make correct future-proof decisions.
With the Azure Consumption option, Hosting option, and Distribution option, our Gold competency in this area proves we can enable customers to modernize their infrastructure and migrate their applications and data to the cloud successfully as a Cloud Solution Provider.
The achievement of obtaining the Managed Services Partner option and Distributor option showcases our expertise in deployments of the full Office 365 experience in an enterprise environment. Office 365 is the global leader in commercial-grade productivity solutions; let’s ensure your business gets the most out of it.
With the Data Analytics Specialist option under our belt in this Gold competency, we can promise our customers actionable business insights that they can use to transform their businesses. The power of Azure and intelligent business applications such as those within the Dynamics 365 product suite is undeniable. Using smart tooling, we can make data driven recommendations and better predictions.
With our Datacenter Solutions option we have proven our abilities in transforming datacenters to become more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective with solutions that can bridge on-premise and in the cloud options for customers across the globe.
With the ERP Reseller option, this means we can help our partners meet their Azure consumption requirements and enable them to resell Microsoft licenses to customers.
With the Office 365 Services option, this Silver competency shows that we are dedicated to making sure small and midsize businesses are also able to access the benefits of Microsoft. Office 365 through a competent and trustworthy cloud services provider like Intwo gives these businesses the ability to work from anywhere without losing out on security standards.
With the SharePoint Services Partner option, we can deliver SharePoint and the Microsoft 365 productivity solutions (Office 365, CRM licenses) that allow Microsoft users to take advantage of fast-growing market opportunities.
With the Hybrid Services Partner option, we bring customers the collaborative tools they need to function fully as a modern workplace. A hybrid cloud combines on-premise and private cloud with public cloud features. We can help you move from on-premise to cloud-based messaging systems.
With the Security option, customers can rest assured that the proper security measures, availability and correct data safeguards are in place. This makes delivering a high standard of managed cloud services for our customers possible.
As Microsoft continues to develop their cutting-edge technologies for businesses, we’re proud to say we have maintained our status as a Gold standard partner and stand at the forefront of digital transformation. Our global team pushes for the highest standards to guarantee that our customers are always in good hands. For us, the benefits for our customers speak the highest volumes.
If you are curious what our Gold and Silver competencies can help your business achieve during your digital transformation, contact us today to find out.
A Microsoft Gold Partner is a company that has met the highest level of competency requirements set by Microsoft. To earn Gold status, a partner must demonstrate proven expertise through certified employees, a strong track record of customer success, and significant engagement with Microsoft products like Azure and Office 365. It is not a title you simply apply for. You earn it by consistently delivering results. Working with a Gold Partner means you are getting a team that Microsoft itself has verified as highly capable in their area of specialization.
Both Gold and Silver Partners have demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies, but the bar for Gold is significantly higher. Gold Partners are required to have more certified employees, pass more Microsoft exams, serve a larger number of customers, and consume or sell a greater volume of Microsoft products through the Cloud Solution Provider program. Silver is the entry level of competency, showing consistent ability. Gold represents a deeper commitment and a proven track record. For businesses, choosing a Gold Partner means working with a provider that has met the strictest standards Microsoft sets.
Working with a Gold Partner gives you access to a team that has been vetted and validated by Microsoft. These partners have deep product knowledge, certified professionals, and direct access to Microsoft resources and support channels that are not available to non partner companies. This means faster problem resolution, better architecture decisions, and implementations that follow best practices from the start. You also reduce your risk because Gold Partners have already proven they can deliver successful projects at scale. It is a level of assurance that is hard to get from a general IT provider.
Microsoft Partner competencies are specific areas of expertise that a company earns by meeting performance, skill, and customer success requirements. Competencies cover areas like Cloud Platform, Data Analytics, Application Development, Security, Enterprise Resource Planning, and more. Each one signals that the partner has real, demonstrated capability in that domain. For businesses, competencies matter because they help you verify that your partner actually knows what they are doing in the specific area where you need help. It is not just a marketing badge. It is backed by exams, certifications, and measurable outcomes.
A Gold competency in Cloud Platform means the partner has proven expertise in helping customers modernize their infrastructure, migrate applications and data to the cloud, and manage cloud environments on Microsoft Azure. This includes demonstrated Azure consumption, successful customer migrations, and certified professionals on staff. For businesses considering a move to Azure, working with a Cloud Platform Gold Partner means you are getting a team that has done this many times before. They understand the technical complexities, potential pitfalls, and best practices that make cloud migrations successful and cost effective.
A Gold Partner helps businesses navigate digital transformation by providing expert guidance on which Microsoft technologies best fit their goals. Whether it is migrating to Azure, implementing Dynamics 365, deploying Office 365, or building custom applications, a Gold Partner brings the technical depth and project experience needed to make it happen smoothly. They help you avoid common mistakes, reduce implementation time, and ensure your investment delivers real value. Instead of figuring things out through trial and error, you get a partner who has already solved similar challenges for other organizations.
The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program, often called CSP, is a licensing model that allows Microsoft Partners to sell and manage Microsoft cloud services directly to their customers. Through CSP, partners handle billing, support, and provisioning of services like Azure, Office 365, and Dynamics 365. For businesses, buying through a CSP partner means you get a single point of contact for both licensing and technical support. Gold Partners in the CSP program have met strict thresholds for product sales and customer engagement, which gives you additional confidence in their capabilities and commitment.
A Gold competency in Data Analytics means the partner has demonstrated the ability to turn raw data into actionable business insights using Microsoft tools. This includes expertise with Azure data services, Power BI, and intelligent business applications like those within the Dynamics 365 suite. For customers, it means you are working with a team that can help you build dashboards, set up data pipelines, create predictive models, and make data driven decisions. They understand how to connect your data sources and present information in ways that actually help your business move forward.
A Gold Partner with a Security competency has proven that they can implement proper security measures, ensure data protection, and maintain high availability standards for their customers. They understand Microsoft’s security tools and how to configure them correctly for your environment. This includes identity management, threat protection, information protection, and compliance monitoring. For businesses in regulated industries, a Gold Partner also helps you meet requirements like GDPR, HIPAA, and other frameworks by designing your cloud environment with compliance built in from the beginning, rather than trying to bolt it on after the fact.
Yes, Intwo is a Microsoft Gold Partner with multiple Gold and Silver competencies. Their Gold competencies include Application Development, Cloud Platform, Cloud Productivity, Data Analytics, Datacenter, and Enterprise Resource Planning. They also hold Silver competencies in Collaboration and Content, Messaging, and Security. Intwo is also recognized as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider, which is a designation held by only a small number of partners worldwide. This combination of competencies means Intwo can support businesses across cloud infrastructure, business applications, data analytics, security, and modern workplace solutions.
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