Azure Managed Services.
ANS is the UK’s leading Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) and understands that managing an Azure environment pose a challenge to your IT resources. We solve this problem for organisations by acting as an extension of your tech team, managing, optimising and protecting your Azure environment, so you can focus on what you do best.
When might you need an Azure MSP?
If your organization is facing any of the following operational challenges, our Azure managed services are ideal.
Security
You've taken on a large customer contract with specific security needs.
Cost optimisation
Cloud platform costs are increasing.
Compliance
Compliance and governance are becoming more important as you grow.
Azure expertise
Requirements are beyond your current technical capability and deliverability.
On-Demand resource access
You need a broader range of expert skills but not all the time.
24X7 Support
Need round-the-clock support and monitoring, ensuring that any issues with Azure infrastructure are promptly addressed, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
What is included with Azure managed services?
ANS’ Azure managed services are built up on industry leading tools and processes to ensure the service can be tailored to your exact requirements enabling you to maximise the value of your investment in public cloud.
Service Monitoring
• Setup Performance Monitors
• Create Availability Alerts
• Azure Service Monitoring
• Establish Escalation Procedures
Technical Support
• Diagnose Service Issues
• Recommend Remediations
• Standardized Runbooks
• Corrective Maintenance
Issue Management
• Provide Issue MGT System
• Manage Incident Lifecycles
• Formal Incident Analysis
• Resolve According to SLA
Managed Backups
• Create a Backup Plan
• Schedule Backups
• Perform Data Recovery
• Manage Retention
System Maintenance
• OS Patching
• Azure Scheduled Events
• Platform Updates
• Change Management Procedures
Security
• SSL Cert Management
• Enabled Auditing Tools
• User Account Management
• HIPAA Compliance Configurations
We didn’t want just a vendor. We were looking for an organisation to build a partnership with. It was crucial that we choose an organisation that could guide us through the whole digital transformation journey – not just one part of it.
Nadeem Shafi
IT Director
Calisen Group
Why should you consider ANS as your Azure Managed Services Partner?
Partnering with ANS as your Azure Managed Services Provider (MSP) enables you to harness Azure cloud technologies effectively, unlocking a multitude of benefits. Below are just a few benefits of choosing ANS as your trusted Azure MSP:
Access to Azure expert MSP
Access to Azure expert MSP as and when you need them, ensuring your Azure environment remains efficient, secure, and always ready to perform. No need to hire in-house.
24x7x365 support
Receive 24x7x365 proactive support, design guidance and architecture validation from certified Azure professionals.
In-line with Azure best practices
Gain advice and support to ensure your Azure environment is always optimised from a security, governance, cost and architecture perspective in line with Microsoft best practice.
Unified platform access
Access a single platform on which to monitor and maintain your cloud platform empowering you with the data and insights to make intelligent decisions about your cloud service.
Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework
Our services are aligned to the five pillars of Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework which are: Reliability, Security, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, and Performance Efficiency. This means our services are secure, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, enabling you to deliver high-quality cloud solutions on Azure that meet your business objectives.
Our Microsoft Credentials
ANS is an Azure Expert Managed Service Provider and Advanced Specialisation partner, some of the highest Microsoft certification levels available. Microsoft have named ANS as their UK Services Partner of the Year for 2024. This prestigious award recognises our outstanding performance and delivery of innovative solutions based on Microsoft technologies.
We Are Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year 2024
ANS has been named the Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year 2024. This prestigious award recognises our innovation, excellence, and contribution in delivering Microsoft solutions that help our customers transform their organisations.
FAQs: Azure Managed Services
What are Azure Managed Services?
Azure Managed Services involve outsourcing the maintenance and management of your Azure cloud infrastructure to a trusted partner. These partners leverage their extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge to manage your cloud environment, ensuring it remains secure, optimized, and compliant with industry standards. By utilizing Azure Managed Services, organizations can concentrate on innovation and advancing their business, without the need to develop and maintain in-house cloud management capabilities.
What are the benefits of using Azure Managed Services?
Azure managed service provider offers expert management of your Azure cloud infrastructure by certified professionals, ensuring optimum performance and availability.
At ANS, unlike other partners, we’ll proactively work with you to manage and optimise your Azure cloud environment together to ensure you receive the maximum value from your public cloud investment. ANS Azure Co-Managed Cloud Service gives you four main benefits:
- Expert access: Receive 24/7/365 proactive technical support, design guidance, and architecture validation from certified experts and make the right decisions on your cloud platform.
- Proactive technical operations: We’ll continuously monitor and maintain your cloud platform. Also provide comprehensive insights into resource utilization, performance metrics, and predictive analytics to anticipate and mitigate potential issues effectively.
- Financial insights: Understand your cloud spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance overall cost efficiency to maximize your ROI.
- Security and governance: We’ll continuously monitor your Azure platform to make sure it adheres to the highest security standards and governance protocols.
What types of businesses can benefit from Azure Managed Services?
Businesses of all sizes and across industries can benefit from Azure Managed Services. Whether you’re an SMB without in-house expertise to manage the cloud platform or an enterprise aiming to streamline operations, optimize performance, enhance security, and reduce costs, ANS as your Azure managed service provider offers services tailored to your specific business needs.
How can I get started with Azure Managed Services?
Begin your Azure journey today by scheduling a personalized consultation with one of our Azure experts. Our team will assess your requirements and create a solution tailored precisely to your needs. Get in touch with us now and discover how we can help your business grow and gain most of the Azure platform.
Azure Customer Stories
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Ready to unlock the full potential of your Azure infrastructure?
Schedule a consultation with our cloud experts at ANS to find out how our Azure Managed Services can streamline your cloud operations, enhance security, and optimize costs.
