Microsoft’s new Azure Accelerate simplifies cloud and AI transformation by combining expert guidance, investment funding, and hands-on deployment support. It helps businesses of all sizes accelerate migration, modernization, and AI innovation with trusted partners and Microsoft-backed resources. Unique :

Introducing Azure Accelerate: Your Cloud & AI Transformation Partner
Microsoft just launched Azure Accelerate, a streamlined offering designed to supercharge your cloud and AI journey. This new program combines expert guidance and financial investments to help businesses innovate faster and smarter. Whether you’re a startup or a global enterprise, Azure Accelerate aims to simplify your path from planning to full implementation.
What’s New with Azure Accelerate?
Azure Accelerate merges the power of Azure Migrate and Modernize, Azure Innovate, and the new Cloud Accelerate Factory into one cohesive package. This means you get seamless access to trusted experts and Microsoft investments all in one place. The Cloud Accelerate Factory is a standout feature, providing free hands-on deployment assistance from Microsoft specialists to speed up your project launches.
“Azure Accelerate helps reduce costs with partner funding and Azure credits, while supporting your team’s skill development.”
Major Updates and Benefits
- Expert Support: Tap into Azure’s specialized partner ecosystem and Microsoft experts to ensure smooth project execution and scalability.
- Investment Unlock: Access funding that minimizes risk and maximizes value, including Azure credits and partner funding.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Navigate every stage of your cloud and AI journey, from AI-powered assessments to sandbox testing and large-scale migration.
Azure Accelerate also backs your journey with Azure Essentials, offering curated guidance from frameworks like the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. This ensures you follow proven best practices throughout your transformation.
Why Azure Accelerate Matters
With over 26,000 projects already leveraging Azure’s tools, Azure Accelerate takes it a step further by unifying resources and expert help. It supports projects of all sizes—from migrating a handful of servers to massive cloud initiatives—with no cap on investments.
“The Cloud Accelerate Factory empowers customers to offload predictable technical tasks, letting internal teams focus on custom project elements.”
Real-World Success Stories
Several organizations have already benefited from Azure’s cloud and AI capabilities:
- UBS: Modernized infrastructure for agility and faster market response.
- Médecins Sans Frontières UK: Unified data platforms to improve emergency response and donor engagement.
- Bayer Crop Science: Built a generative AI assistant to deliver real-time farming insights globally.
- OneDigital: Created custom AI agents to save 1,000 person-hours annually and enhance client insights.
Getting Started with Azure Accelerate
Ready to accelerate your cloud and AI transformation? Azure Accelerate offers the tools, expertise, and funding you need to innovate faster and lead in a cloud-first world. Visit the Azure Accelerate page or connect with your Microsoft account team or an Azure partner to plan your next steps.
Don’t forget to join the Azure AI services tech community to ask questions, share insights, and keep learning.
From the Microsoft Azure Blog