Unlock Opportunities with Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Factory

Interested in moving your customers’ workloads from on premise to the cloud, but worried about cost, your lack of expertise and a long process? Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Factory solves all your problems, as Microsoft experts will migrate your workloads to Azure completely free of charge, with an average completion time of 3.5 weeks.

Keeping our partners ahead of the curve is a priority for us at Exertis. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration Factory (CMF) – a powerful programme designed to help MSPs and resellers accelerate their customers’ Azure adoption. CMF streamlines cloud migrations, addresses common objections and simplifies the transition to Azure.

In this blog, we’ll explore what CMF is, how it works and how Exertis can support you in unlocking its full potential.

What is Microsoft Cloud Migration Factory?

Microsoft Cloud Migration Factory (CMF) is a free, channel-only service that enables resellers and MSPs to seamlessly migrate their customers’ workloads to Azure.

This programme is designed to take the complexity out of cloud migrations by leveraging Microsoft’s own expert migration team to handle the entire process from start to finish.

Think of CMF as an all-in-one migration service that removes technical and financial barriers for your customers while giving you, as their cloud provider, an easy way to drive more Azure adoption, with all the hard work done for you. In our opinion, CMF is particularly well-suited for SMBs, as the ‘sweet spot’ of the programme is migrations of one to 20 applications to Azure; although this number isn’t capped, should your customers want a larger migration.

Key benefits of CMF

• Completely free for resellers and their customers
• Fully managed by Microsoft’s migration experts
• Fast and efficient process, typically completed within 3.5 weeks
• No upfront Azure spend obligation, giving customers time to explore their new cloud environment
• Low risk, high reward, with minimal resource investment from resellers and customers
• With CMF, you can offer a professional-grade migration service without needing in-house expertise, or upfront investment helping you provide a seamless cloud transition for your customers.

How CMF Works

• The CMF process is designed to be as simple and efficient as possible. Here’s how it works:
• Assessment & Planning – The first step involves identifying which workloads will be migrated. Microsoft’s experts conduct a discovery process to evaluate compatibility and determine a go/no-go plan.
• Lift and Shift Migration – CMF follows a “lift and shift” approach, meaning applications are moved as-is to Azure without requiring complex redesigns. This method is quick, cost-effective, and ideal for most applications.
• Execution by Microsoft – Microsoft’s migration team handles the entire migration process, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
• Post-Migration Freedom – Once in Azure, there’s no immediate cost commitment, allowing customers to explore and optimize their new cloud environment at their own pace.

Beyond Migration: Unlock More Azure Value

CMF isn’t just about getting applications into Azure—it’s about opening new opportunities for your customers to grow their cloud footprint. Post-migration, your role as a CSP becomes even more valuable as you help customers optimize, secure, and scale their Azure environments.

The Azure Credit Offer

To encourage deeper Azure engagement, Microsoft is offering an Azure Credit incentive to customers who migrate through CMF.

Customers will receive 10% back as Azure Credits, based on their forecasted annual spend.

Minimum annual spend requirement: $12,000 (approx. €11,600 at the time of writing).

The Azure Credit Offer can be used on almost anything available on the Azure service catalogue, providing endless opportunities to further optimise applications, implement robust security measures, or leverage advanced services like AI and machine learning.

This creates an excellent opportunity for you to engage customers in discussions about expanding their Azure use, enhancing performance, and driving long-term cloud value.

Get Started with CMF Today

CMF offers a low-risk, high-reward path to Azure, backed by Microsoft’s expertise and resources. As your Microsoft CSP, Exertis Cloud is here to guide you through the entire process, ensuring you and your customers maximise the benefits of this programme.

To take advantage of CMF, register for a free Cloud Migration Factory Pass today and start streamlining Azure migrations for your customers.

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