It's Not A Fad
In a recent speech at the University of Washington Steve Ballmer estimated that by the end of 2011 90% of Microsoft's 40,000 employees will be doing something that is designed exclusively for the cloud or is inspired to serve Microsoft's five cloud initiatives. We understand the importance of this shift and firmly embrace Windows Azure as an industry leading Cloud Platform.
Meaningful Experience
While most are still talking about Cloud in theoretical terms, Centric is taking steps to become a thought leader and innovator on Microsoft's Cloud Services. Consider:
- Centric has partnered with Dito Solutions to build TodayForward.com, which runs completely on Windows Azure technology.
- Centric has been involved directly with Windows Azure Product team dating as far back to the Community Technology Preview (CTP). We are currently active in participating in Product and Customer Feedback sessions in Redmond that are having an immediate impact on the direction of Microsoft's Windows Azure Platform.
- Centric has been one of the key sponsors and trainers for the Windows Azure Boot Camp series, designed to provide a 2 day deep technical dive into the Windows Azure Platform.
- One of Centric's lead technologists, Michael Collier, has been recognized by Microsoft as one 26 Windows Azure MVP's world wide for his expertise and active participation in promoting and speaking about the Windows Azure Platform.
How We Can Help
- Personalized boot camps - we can create a customized course for your team on any Windows Azure topic i.e. Native Platform, SQL Azure, Office 365, etc.
- Windows Azure platform ROI analysis.
- Windows Azure Pilot/Proof Of Concept - up and running in as little as two weeks.
- Windows Azure mentoring - let our consultants share their experiences and lessons learned.
- Application build / Application porting to Windows Azure.
