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Microsoft Azure

Build smarter.
Scale safely.

Crimson helps organisations use Microsoft Azure to modernise infrastructure, manage data responsibly, and unlock AI innovation.

From data migration to AI readiness, we design and deliver Azure environments that connect technology to purpose.

Whether you’re consolidating legacy systems or building a foundation for Power Platform and Dynamics 365, Crimson helps you turn cloud capability into measurable results.

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Old systems. New expectations.

Digital demand is rising, but legacy infrastructure can’t keep up.

Many organisations still rely on ageing on-premise systems that limit agility, create data silos, and raise security risks.

Microsoft Azure changes that — giving you a secure, scalable, and compliant cloud platform designed for insight, automation, and AI.

Crimson helps you modernise responsibly, ensuring every migration or innovation aligns to strategy, budget, and governance.

What Azure makes possible

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Modernise confidently

Move legacy workloads to the cloud securely and without disruption.

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Connect every system

Break down data silos and integrate with Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

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Secure by design

Protect data and meet compliance standards with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.

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Enable AI innovation

Build and deploy AI models safely using Azure OpenAI Service.

Why clients choose Crimson for Azure transformation

More than cloud infrastructure… outcomes that serve people and purpose.

Crimson aligns your cloud transformation with organisational goals, not just technical milestones. Our consultants combine Azure expertise with deep sector knowledge to ensure your environment is secure, efficient, and AI-ready.

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Trusted challengers

We question assumptions to design cloud strategies that reduce cost and risk.

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Invested partners

We stay with you from migration to optimisation, building internal capability.

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AI-powered outcomes

We connect Azure data, automation, and analytics to deliver measurable impact.

“The Crimson team demonstrated great knowledge and experience of the technology, and developed a really effective solution for us.”
Mike Wooderson, Business Analyst, Phoenix Community Housing

What’s inside Microsoft Azure

A unified cloud platform for data, security, AI, and innovation — designed for your organisation.

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Azure Infrastructure Services

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Run secure virtual machines and cloud networks at scale.

Crimson's added value
Right-size workloads, optimise performance, and reduce costs.

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Azure Data Platform

Focus
Store, manage, and analyse structured and unstructured data

Crimson's added value
Build data lakes and analytics pipelines that feed Power BI and AI.

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Azure Integration Services

Focus
Connect on-premise and cloud applications seamlessly.

Crimson's added value 
Design integration frameworks that reduce manual data handling.

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Azure Security & Governance

Focus
Keep systems compliant and protected.

Crimson's added value
Deploy Sentinel, Defender, and role-based access control models.

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Data Readiness for AI

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Azure AI & Machine Learning

Crimson's added value
Implement Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot extensibility with clear governance.

Real results, real organisations

With Crimson as your partner, Microsoft Azure delivers measurable impact.
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Car Rental

Challenge
Disconnected HR systems lacked security and unified employee data.

Result
Azure-based integration unified data securely across European operations.

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Social housing

Challenge
Manual image checks made GDPR compliance slow and inefficient.

Result
Azure AI automated image scanning, saving time and ensuring compliance.

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Water Utilities

Challenge
Disconnected systems hindered data access and customer insight.

Result
Azure unified data, improving visibility and customer service.

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Local council

Challenge
Unreliable legacy hosting disrupted vital online council services.

Result
Azure cloud restored uptime and enabled remote working.

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Responsible cloud governance and AI readiness

A modern cloud needs guardrails, not guesswork.

We help you design Azure governance frameworks that balance agility with accountability. From role-based security to AI ethics and compliance, Crimson ensures every innovation is built on a foundation of trust.

  • Azure Landing Zone and subscription architecture

  • Security policy and identity management

  • Cost optimisation and resource governance

  • AI and data ethics frameworks

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The foundation for your Microsoft ecosystem

Azure connects every part of your Microsoft investment, securely and intelligently

Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and AI services all run stronger on Azure.

Crimson ensures each layer — data, automation, and analytics — works together as a single, secure ecosystem.

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Start your Azure transformation

Every successful cloud journey begins with clarity.

Whether you’re moving to the cloud for the first time or optimising your existing Azure environment, Crimson can help you build with confidence and purpose.

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Crimson is a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) and Data & AI.

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