The audit process validated all aspects of Exponential-e's Azure delivery capability, validating its ability to design, manage, and optimise complex, enterprise-grade Cloud environments. This encompassed governance frameworks, security posture, operational resilience, disaster recovery, DevOps / SysOps, FinOps, and lifecycle management.

As part of the Azure Expert Managed Service Provider programme, Exponential-e will now benefit from enhanced collaboration with Microsoft, including deeper technical engagement, advanced tooling, and strategic programme alignment. This will enable accelerated innovation across Azure data and AI services, earlier access to emerging capabilities, and stronger co-investment opportunities that will directly benefit our customers.

For customers - particularly those operating in complex and highly regulated sectors, such as financial services, healthcare, professional services, and the public sector - this recognition provides assurance that their Azure environments are managed to globally recognised standards, reinforcing Exponential-e's position as a trusted partner, capable of delivering measurable business outcomes across the full Cloud lifecycle.

Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider status validates the transformation of our managed services model to align with the principles of true Cloud-native delivery. This is not simply about operating infrastructure - it is about accelerating transformation, embedding intelligent operations, and enabling our customers to get more from their trusted Microsoft platforms as regulatory expectations and business requirements evolve.

Chris Christou - Director of Engineering at Exponential-e

Microsoft Achieving Azure Expert Managed Service Provider status reflects our sustained investment in capability, automation, security and people to better support our customers. It demonstrates our commitment to helping organisations accelerate their Cloud journeys with confidence. By combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative delivery model, we enable our customers to innovate faster, modernise securely, and realise greater value from their technology investments, whether operating fully in the Cloud or across complex hybrid environments.

Jonathan Bridges - Chief Information Officer at Exponential-e

As more organizations look to benefit from Microsoft Azure, we want to empower them to do it successfully. The Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider program does that by providing businesses across all industries access to some of the most capable service providers. Exponential e has demonstrated their expertise in delivering end-to-end Azure services to our mutual customers.

Julie Sanford - VP of Partner GTM, Programs and Experiences at Microsoft