Partners with this competency have proven expertise in developing innovative applications using Microsoft platform technologies, including Windows Server and Windows client operating systems, the Windows Azure platform, Microsoft Visual Studio development system, mobile apps, and emerging cloud-based and web business models.
Microsoft Partner Network Competencies
Our Microsoft competencies means proven expertise for your business. Fuse hold seven Microsoft competencies, three gold and four silver. When you work with us, you have an IT partner with proven expertise: Only the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners have attained Microsoft® competencies.
What does our Microsoft competency mean for our customers?
By attaining a Microsoft competency, we have met extensive technology requirements and demonstrated expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. We have also been recommended by our customers. Our skills, support, and knowledge have been tested and proven by successful implementations in specific technology areas.
Additionally, our Microsoft competencies provide us with early access to new software and specialised technical support and services from Microsoft that help us serve you better.
We look forward to sharing our expertise and experience with you — and finding the right solutions for your business.
Microsoft's descriptions for each of our competencies are detailed below:
Fuse's Microsoft Competencies
Application Development - Gold
Cloud Platform - Gold
Partners who specialise in delivering infrastructure and SaaS solutions on Microsoft Azure, including hybrid/integration projects. Cloud Platform is a new competency, which for Fuse recognises our recent work in building IaaS solutions with public sector and higher education customers in particular.
Cloud Productivity - Gold
The Cloud Productivity competency is for partners who specialise in enterprise deployments of Office 365, as a proven cloud solution provider for customers searching for qualified cloud solution partners. In return, Microsoft provide these partners with unlimited signature cloud support.
Collaboration and Content - Silver
Partners who achieve this competency offer solutions that connect teams, improve access to information and increase productivity. Their solutions are based on Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, SQL Server, Visual Studio and other technologies.
Datacenter - Silver
The Datacenter competency recognizes partners who are transforming data centers into more flexible, scalable, and cost effective solutions, using virtualisation, systems management and hybrid cloud technologies.
Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions - Silver
Partners known for selling and deploying Microsoft Office 365 cloud and hybrid solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. In return, Microsoft provide these partners with unlimited signature cloud support.
Enterprise Mobility Management - Silver
The Enterprise Mobility Management competency is held by partners who stand out as experts in powerful, secure mobility management solutions for large businesses.
Cyber Security Essentials
Effective, Government backed minimum standard scheme that protects against the most common cyber attacks - self assessed
