This prestigious certification is not easily attained. There are various criteria including performance (revenue and usage growth), customer success (deployments and certifications), and skilled certifications (number of certified professionals on staff), in addition to various other factors. However, the most important factor is a proven track record of high customer satisfaction rates. Achieving this certification required Abadata to meet rigorous benchmarks, showcasing advanced knowledge and capabilities in cloud services, data management, and infrastructure solutions.

Microsoft awards the designation to providers that demonstrate this significant level of expertise, but also monitors them to ensure they consistently keep up to date with the latest technological developments in order to retain their status.

“Our designation as a Microsoft Solutions Partner reflects years of dedication to providing our customers with the best solutions,” said Dave Wineman, President at Abadata. “It means we’re not just using Microsoft tools; we’re maximizing their potential to help businesses succeed. Whether it’s transitioning to the cloud with Microsoft Azure or creating more efficient systems with Office 365, we ensure our customers are getting the best value and the most effective solutions.”

As a Solutions Partner, Abadata brings Azure Certified Architecture expertise to its customers, enabling them to adopt cloud technologies with confidence. By leveraging Azure’s scalability, reliability, and security, businesses can modernize their IT infrastructure, reduce costs, and position themselves for future growth.

“Cloud technology is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for businesses that want to stay competitive,” Wineman continued. “Our certification gives our customers peace of mind knowing they’re working with a partner who truly understands how to make Microsoft’s tools work for them.”

Businesses considering a move to the cloud or looking to improve their use of Microsoft tools can rely on Abadata for guidance. The company’s Microsoft Solutions Partner designation signifies not only expertise but also a proven ability to deliver results that align with customers’ strategic goals.

For more information or if you’d like to request one of Abadata’s Strategic Business Reviews, please visit www.abadata.com or contact (989) 883-3411.

Abadata's Strategic Business Reviews function in the same manner as a fractional CTO would, empowering businesses to leverage technology more deliberately and providing expert guidance to navigate the future. With the average business owner relying on outdated IT advice from a single IT employee, internet searches or a cousin who builds websites, Abadata is bringing sophisticated IT infrastructure road mapping to organizations who need that level of expertise the most. The reviews cover essential areas, including:

•   Performance and Network Review: Evaluating the overall performance of the organization’s network to ensure uptime and efficiency, since companies can only grow as quickly as their networks can reliably perform.

•  Cybersecurity Overview: Assessing which cyber threats have been avoided and offering proactive recommendations for stronger security. Additionally, SBRs help clients prioritize threat severity levels so they don’t overpay for comprehensive solutions, which don’t match their immediate goals, “right-sizing” their cybersecurity defense based on real data.

•  Growth & Innovation: Identifying areas for company growth and introducing new technology solutions to enhance operations.

“We’ve been around for so long because we don’t just fix problems; we anticipate them,” added Wineman. “Through these reviews, we can understand what’s happening within clients’ businesses behind-the-scenes, which enables us to suggest ways to optimize their operations. Additionally, after working with hundreds of businesses, another huge outcome of these meetings is that we’ve found ourselves introducing one client to another client, if there’s a high probability of mutual benefit. Through our many years in the industry, we’ve also learned which companies to work with and which to avoid, so we share the benefit of that experience with our clients, so they only work with companies who possess a stellar reputation. We’ve even gone so far as to refer clients to other shipping providers, which is completely unrelated to our services, but we do it simply because we recognize it could reduce costs and drive profitability. The core reason we exist is because we find ways to help our fellow business owner succeed, despite all the challenges they face.”

Another example of an issue that’s been solved as a result of SBRs is that many companies who’ve migrated to WFH (work-from-home) or hybrid environments have run into cybersecurity insurance “escape clauses,” subtly written into their agreements with shady insurers. Abadata has actually uncovered documents which essentially state, “If your IT provider attempts to resolve this threat, at any point, we are no longer liable for any damage to your company,” which is an egregious manipulation that may slip past the awareness of the typical business owner. In response, Abadata not only offers complimentary reviews to these types of predatory cyber insurance agreements to pinpoint these illegitimate “escape clauses” but they’ve gone a step further to rectify the issue completely via redundant insurance agreements. Through their partnership with Lloyd’s of London, this creates a double layer of cyber insurance whereby if a client’s insurer tries to shirk their responsibilities, Abadata’s insurance extends to the client’s operation, effectively giving them “double-coverage” via an ironclad agreement put together by Abadata’s legal team. Wineman added, "Insurance costs skyrocketed when businesses shifted to remote work, and many companies were caught off guard by sneaky loopholes in their policies, however, we’ve worked with Lloyd’s of London to make sure our clients aren’t left exposed. We believe it’s our duty to protect our client’s best interests, especially, when no reasonable person would expect them to catch this level of granular manipulation.”

Abadata’s Strategic Business Reviews are a two-way educational process, where—Abadata learns more about the client’s specific business needs, while also educating them on new technology trends, security risks, and potential growth opportunities. This collaborative approach solidifies the relationship as a trusted business partner, not just an IT provider.

“By taking a proactive role in our clients’ business strategies, we build a deeper relationship based on mutual respect and trust.” In a fast-paced industry, with many companies “here today, but gone tomorrow,” MTSPs like Abadata are poised to provide stability, so their clients can rest assured that their technology not only supports their business today but drives its growth tomorrow.

            For more information or if you’d like to request one of Abadata’s Strategic Business Reviews, please visit www.abadata.com or contact (989) 883-3411.