Applied Information Sciences (AIS) announced the successful renewal of all six Microsoft Solution Partner designations, reinforcing its status as a leading Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner. As one of only three U.S. partners to hold all designations—Business Applications, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure, Modern Work, and Security—AIS is poised to lead in Microsoft’s FY26 partner program evolution, consolidating into three AI-driven, cloud, and security-focused areas.
AIS renews all six Microsoft Solution Partner designations, earning Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner status.
One of three U.S. partners with all designations: Business Applications, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure, Modern Work, and Security.
Holds 14 Microsoft Advanced Specializations, including AI Platform, Cloud Security, and Kubernetes.
Microsoft’s FY26 program consolidates into three areas, aligning with AIS’s expertise.
Supports clients in regulated sectors like federal and healthcare with $2.7M Microsoft Solution Center investment.
Part of a $50B global Microsoft partner ecosystem, per IDC.
AIS’s renewal of all six designations underscores its ability to deliver across Microsoft’s cloud portfolio. “With deep, cross-functional expertise spanning all solution areas, AIS exemplifies the kind of partner Microsoft envisions,” said Larry Katzman, AIS President and CEO. The designations cover:
Business Applications: Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions for automation.
Data & AI: Cloud-based data platforms and AI-driven insights.
Digital & App Innovation: Modernizing and building cloud-native applications.
Infrastructure: Accelerating Azure migrations and optimizing cloud operations.
Modern Work: Enhancing productivity with Microsoft 365 for hybrid work.
Security: Integrated security, compliance, and identity solutions.
AIS’s 14 Advanced Specializations, including AI Platform and Threat Protection, require annual third-party audits, ensuring consistent delivery of high-value solutions.
Microsoft’s FY26 partner program consolidates into three unified areas—AI-driven business solutions, cloud platforms, and security—aligning with AIS’s strengths. “These designations are proof points of our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions,” said Brent Wodicka, AIS CTO. AIS’s $2.7M investment in its Microsoft Solution Center (MSC) enhances its ability to deploy cross-functional teams, delivering low-risk, Microsoft-endorsed solutions for clients in regulated sectors like federal and healthcare.
The Microsoft partner ecosystem, valued at $50 billion per IDC, drives digital transformation globally. AIS, a partner since 1994, is among the top 15 U.S. partners to achieve all designations, per Microsoft’s Jim Lee. Its fusion team approach and 58% growth in Azure Data & AI designations since 2024 reflect its alignment with the 172% surge in AI-related partner specializations, per Microsoft. X posts highlight AIS’s leadership in delivering secure, AI-driven solutions for clients like the U.S. Department of Defense.
AIS’s 14 Advanced Specializations, including Build AI Apps and Low Code Application Development, position it ahead of competitors like Rapid Circle, which also holds all six designations but fewer specializations. The MSC’s ready-to-deploy teams and AIS’s WordX spin-off for generative AI solutions further enhance its offerings, addressing the 90% of IT leaders prioritizing AI-ready infrastructure, per Confluent’s 2024 Data Streaming Report.
AIS’s renewed designations and Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner status solidify its role as a trusted partner for transformative cloud and AI solutions. By leveraging Microsoft’s evolving program and its own expertise, AIS continues to drive measurable business outcomes for clients worldwide.
AIS helps organizations modernize, innovate, and reinvent the way they do business with the Microsoft Cloud. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, delivering secure, compliant, and impactful solutions that accelerate time to value. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with a development center in Hyderabad, India, AIS serves clients across highly regulated industries with a focus on excellence, agility, and measurable outcomes.
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