Get to know Azure Accelerate program for customers

Azure Accelerate is Microsoft’s unified program that streamlines cloud migration by combining expert guidance, AI-driven assessments, funding support, and hands-on delivery, helping customers move workloads to Azure faster, with less risk, and greater long-term value.

How Azure Accelerate Helps Customers Migrate to the Cloud

1. Unified Migration Framework

• Azure Accelerate consolidates previous programs (Azure Migrate & Modernize, Azure Innovate) into a single streamlined experience.

• This means customers no longer need to navigate multiple initiatives; instead, they get one comprehensive framework for assessment, migration, and modernization.

2. Expert Guidance and Hands-On Support

• Customers benefit from direct access to Microsoft experts and certified partners, who provide tailored strategies for cloud adoption.

• The program includes the Cloud Accelerate Factory, which offers free deployment support for over 30 Azure services, ensuring workloads are migrated efficiently.

3. AI-Driven Assessments

• Azure Accelerate leverages AI-powered tools to analyze existing infrastructure, workloads, and applications.

• These insights help organizations identify the best migration path, optimize costs, and reduce risks during transition.

4. Skilling and Enablement

• The program includes training and skilling opportunities for IT teams, ensuring they can manage and optimize cloud environments post-migration.

• This empowers organizations to not only move to Azure but also innovate with AI, analytics, and modern workloads.

Key Benefits for Customers

Benefit	Description
Speed	Faster migration from assessment to production with streamlined processes.
Reduce Risk	AI-driven insights and expert-led delivery minimize migration errors.
Cost Efficiency	Funding support and optimized workloads lower migration and operational costs.
Innovation	Access to modern Azure services (AI, analytics, containers) enables future growth.
Confidence	Expert guidance ensures compliance, governance, and security throughout migration.

Conclusion

Azure Accelerate is more than a migration tool—it’s a comprehensive program that helps organizations modernize, innovate, and scale in the cloud. By combining funding, expertise, and advanced technology, it reduces the complexity of moving to Azure and ensures customers can unlock the full potential of cloud computing quickly and securely.