Microsoft Azure
The cloud foundation partners build their business on
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's enterprise cloud platform for compute, storage, networking, and platform services. It enables partners to design, deploy, and operate secure and scalable customer environments across cloud and hybrid models.
Azure is not just a cloud platform. It is a long-term revenue engine for partners delivering projects, managed services, and recurring cloud solutions.
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure is a global cloud platform that allows organizations to run applications, host infrastructure, manage data, and build modern solutions using a broad set of cloud and platform services.
Azure supports core infrastructure workloads, application platforms, data services, identity, security, and hybrid architectures. It is designed to meet enterprise-grade requirements while remaining flexible enough for growing and evolving customer environments.
Partners use Azure as the foundation for customer infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives, and long-term managed services.
Commercial Model
Microsoft Azure supports multiple partner business models and commercial approaches.
Cloud Projects
Migrations, modernization initiatives, and new deployments
Managed Services
Infrastructure, security, optimization, and operations
Consumption Services
Cloud services with recurring monthly billing
Bundled Solutions
Combined with complementary products and services
Azure enables predictable recurring revenue while allowing partners to expand customer value over time through additional services and workloads.
Business Fit
Microsoft Azure is relevant for the following partner business models.
Managed Service Providers
Deliver recurring infrastructure, security, and cloud management services.
Solution Integrators
Design and implement custom cloud architectures and transformation projects.
Telcos & Data Centers
Extend infrastructure offerings with cloud and hybrid services.
IT Resellers
Add cloud consumption and managed services to traditional licensing portfolios.
IT Retailers
Bundle cloud subscriptions with hardware and productivity solutions.
Independent Software Vendors
Build, host, and scale applications using platform services.
Partner Program
Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider
Microsoft Azure is delivered through the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.
The Cloud Solution Provider program allows partners to resell Microsoft services, manage customer relationships, control billing, and bundle products with value-added services and solutions.
Why Access Microsoft Azure Through BPS
Structured CSP Access
Get streamlined access to the Cloud Solution Provider program with guidance tailored to your business model.
Commercial Guidance
Receive support on pricing, licensing, and commercial structuring to maximize your opportunity.
Operational Support
Focus on selling and delivering while BPS handles vendor complexity and program requirements.
Enablement
BPS supports resellers with onboarding, licensing guidance, and operational enablement to help position and deliver Microsoft Azure successfully.
This includes assistance with program alignment, commercial structuring, and integrating Microsoft Azure into broader infrastructure and managed service offerings.
Enablement is part of the wider BPS framework designed to support reseller growth and operational consistency.
Ready to Get Started?
Join BPS and start building your Microsoft Azure business with confidence.