Cloud Partnerships
Azure architectures built around your goals, not a template.
We design and implement Microsoft Azure environments across compute, storage, identity, security, AI and cost management, and run them as your managed service provider.
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner
- ISO 27001 certified
In short
VA2PT designs and implements customised Microsoft Azure architectures and runs them as a managed service provider. We use Azure Kubernetes Service for container orchestration, Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for delivery, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender for Cloud for identity and security, and Azure OpenAI Service for GenAI features, with FinOps practice keeping solutions secure, highly available and cost-efficient across Azure and any other cloud you run.
Azure at VA2PT
VA2PT runs Microsoft Azure for companies whose estates centre on Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Windows workloads, and for teams that chose Azure for its AI services. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner and ISO 27001 certified company, we design and implement architectures that use Azure Kubernetes Service for container orchestration, Azure DevOps pipelines for rapid deployment and Azure OpenAI Service for intelligent features.
Backed by experienced DevOps engineers and FinOps practices, we deliver secure, highly available and cost-efficient solutions tailored to each client's goals.
Our engineers also run AWS and Google Cloud, so hybrid and multi-cloud estates get one way of working rather than three.
Azure services and solutions
The Azure building blocks we design, deploy and run for our clients.
Compute & storage
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Azure App Service
- Azure Functions
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- Azure Container Registry
- Azure Batch
- Azure Load Balancer
- Application Gateway
- Azure Front Door
- Blob Storage
- Azure Files
- Managed Disks
- Azure NetApp Files
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery
- Azure Data Box
- Storage lifecycle management
Security
- Entra ID
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management
- Managed identities
- Key Vault
- Azure Firewall
- Web Application Firewall
- DDoS Protection
- Network Security Groups
- Private Link
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Azure Policy
- Azure Blueprints
- Activity Log
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Microsoft Purview
- Azure Bastion
FinOps
- Cost Management
- Budgets
- Cost analysis
- Reservations
- Savings plans
- Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Dev/Test pricing
- Spot Virtual Machines
- Azure Advisor
- Pricing calculator
- Cost allocation tags
- Cost alerts
- Azure Resource Graph
- Management groups
Exclusive benefits of working with a Microsoft partner
DevOps
Pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, infrastructure as code with Bicep or Terraform, and AKS or App Service platforms your team can ship to daily.
DevOps ServicesDevSecOps
We find vulnerabilities in your Azure environment and CI/CD pipeline and configure Defender for Cloud, Entra ID and Azure Policy so security is built in.
DevSecOps Services24x7 SRE services
Our SRE professionals cover you around the clock on Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. If an issue arises while you sleep, we resolve it.
24x7 SRE & NOCCost optimisation
Reservations, Azure Hybrid Benefit, right-sizing and our own leak detection keep your Azure spend healthy and predictable.
FinOps Services
How the engagement runs
- 1
Understand your goals
We learn about your product, users, compliance needs, Microsoft licensing and growth plans.
- 2
Design the architecture
We choose the right Azure services and design the landing zone for security, availability and cost from the start.
- 3
Build and migrate
We implement with Bicep or Terraform and move workloads in controlled stages.
- 4
Operate and optimise
We run the environment as your MSP and keep improving performance, security and cost.
What you get
- Azure architecture design and diagrams
- Landing zone with management groups and policy
- Infrastructure-as-code for all environments
- Security baseline with Defender for Cloud
- GenAI platform foundations where needed
- Cost allocation, budgets and reservation plan
- Managed operations handover or ongoing support
Tools we work with
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Azure App Service
- Azure Kubernetes Service
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Functions
- Blob Storage
- Azure SQL
- Azure OpenAI Service
- Azure Firewall
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Azure Cost Management
Questions buyers ask
What is Microsoft Azure, and how can it benefit my business?
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform, offering computing, storage, databases, identity, security, analytics and AI services on demand. It integrates closely with Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Windows Server, which makes it a natural choice for Microsoft-centred companies. A partner like VA2PT helps you choose the right services, design the landing zone and manage the environment securely.
What makes VA2PT a good choice for Azure solutions?
One team covers architecture, DevOps, security, 24x7 operations, AI infrastructure and cost management. VA2PT is a Microsoft Solutions Partner and ISO 27001 certified, our engineers are cloud-agnostic and also run AWS and Google Cloud, we build everything as code and we follow up on recommendations until they are implemented.
Can VA2PT assist in migrating my infrastructure to Azure?
Yes. We assess your current setup with Azure Migrate, whether on-premises, on AWS or Google Cloud, or an older Azure design, and plan a staged migration with a clear rollback path. We modernise where it adds value, for example moving to containers on AKS or Container Apps, and continue to manage the environment after the move if you want us to.
How does Azure enhance security and optimise business operations?
Azure provides building blocks such as Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud posture management and Sentinel for detection, plus audit logging through Activity Log and Azure Monitor. Combined with automation and managed services, these reduce manual work and risk. We configure and monitor them so security improves without slowing your teams.
How does Azure help in optimising IT costs?
Azure offers reservations, savings plans, Azure Hybrid Benefit for existing Windows and SQL Server licences, dev/test pricing and spot virtual machines. Cost Management, budgets and Azure Advisor make spend visible. Our FinOps practice uses these, plus our own leak detection, to keep your bill, including Azure OpenAI token and GPU spend, in line with your business.
Talk to us about Azure Cloud Services.
A 30-minute call with a senior engineer. We look at your setup, name the biggest risks and outline what we would do first.