As the fast-paced digitization of our society continues to unfold, cloud computing stands as a testament to our technological evolution, and Microsoft Azure is at the forefront of this revolution. For many businesses, a transition to the cloud is synonymous with an exponential improvement in flexibility, scalability, and economic efficiency. However, many organizations are unprepared to take full advantage of the suite of capabilities Azure can provide and instead struggle to overcome the challenges of complex cloud management.

Microsoft’s public cloud computing platform incorporates myriad cloud services into its portfolio, including coverage of machine learning, synapse analytics, and VMs. When users are introduced to this service, it becomes quickly apparent that the range of possibilities is endless; however, this abundance of options can often prove daunting, causing inevitable mismanagement and ‘cloud waste.’

Moving to cloud-based models in this scenario means entrusting critical operational aspects to third-party vendors, fostering a heightened need for ‘Cloud Confidence.’ This term encapsulates the assurance businesses seek regarding the accuracy, security, and effectiveness of their cloud spending.

Despite the challenges, businesses in the competitive landscape must utilize Azure’s potential to grow within their industry. Still, this transition must be handled efficiently, with long-term value and ROI as the key indicators of success. This is where MSPs can find their role in the digital era. MSPs have evolved from mere hardware and software vendors to providers of comprehensive IT solutions, including expert navigation of the cloud landscape.

For the modern-day MSP, this means heightened dependency to manage company clouds capably, providing a holistic service that empowers them to take advantage of Azure. MSPs have undergone a transformative journey, expanding their services to address the multifaceted challenges of the IT realm and now with a significant focus on countering rampant cloud waste and providing value returns on cloud spend. With data-driven analytics and sophisticated automation tools, MSPs can empower companies to gain unprecedented visibility into their cloud utilization, allowing for more informed decision-making and enhancing trust in the spend.

This is where Kalibr8 makes a pivotal difference. Here, we are forging a new path towards cloud confidence through our automated cloud optimization and cost management platform designed specifically for the use case of MSPs. Incorporated into our Singularity platform is an array of solutions that isolate inefficiencies and provide actionable insights to generate value. Through the utilization of our platform, MSPs can benefit from a variety of solutions, including:

• Expenditure Transparency – We employ advanced analytics and monitoring tools to offer clients a crystal-clear understanding of their cloud spend. This transparency becomes the bedrock for informed decision-making.
• Value Optimization – By fine-tuning cloud resources, we ensure that clients only pay for what they need, converting potential waste into optimized expenditure that aligns with organizational objectives to generate long-term value.
• Strategic Planning – Beyond cost limitation, Kalibr8 partakes in strategic planning with enterprises for their cloud investments, fostering an environment where each dollar spent is an investment towards business innovation and market competitiveness.

By working with Kalibr8, our Managed Service Provider Partners can work with their customers to maximize the value returned by utilizing the full range of Azure’s solutions. Whether using AI and cognitive services, developing applications across cloud and hybrid environments, or focusing on business scalability, Singularity provides the perfect supplement for users to confidently manage, create, and deploy their Azure applications. To learn more, contact us here.