Azure is a cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services including virtual machines, hosted applications, data storage, databases, networking, security tools and AI capabilities. Organisations use it to replace on-premise infrastructure, enable remote working, build and host applications and improve business resilience.
Microsoft Azure is one of the world's leading cloud platforms, used by organisations of every size to host applications, manage data, improve security and reduce their reliance on costly on-premise infrastructure.
Moving to Azure brings real, tangible benefits: lower hardware costs, greater flexibility for your team, enterprise-grade security and the ability to scale your IT environment as your business grows. The challenge for most organisations is knowing where to start and how to get the most from their investment.
Kick has the experience and Microsoft accreditation to guide you through every stage, from initial planning and migration through to ongoing management and optimisation. We take the complexity out of Azure so your team can focus on what they do best.
If your organisation is a registered not-for-profit, you may also be eligible for over £2,500 worth of free Azure credits per year. Get in touch and we can talk you through what is available.
See how Microsoft Azure can work for your business
What Microsoft Azure can do for your organisation
Reduce your infrastructure costs
Moving workloads to Azure removes the need for expensive on-premise hardware, maintenance contracts and physical server refreshes. You pay only for what you use, with costs that scale up or down as your needs change.
Support flexible and remote working
Azure gives your team secure access to the applications and data they need from any device, anywhere. Whether your organisation works fully remotely, or across multiple sites, Azure provides the reliable foundation it needs.
Strengthen your security posture
Azure includes built-in security tools and compliance certifications covering a wide range of industry and regulatory standards. Combined with Kick's managed security layer, you get comprehensive protection for your data and applications.
IT Services
What to expect from Microsoft Azure with Kick
Pay as you go
Azure's consumption-based pricing means you only pay for the resources you actually use. Kick helps you right-size your environment from the outset so you are never overpaying for capacity you do not need.
Scalability
Scale your infrastructure up or down as your business demands, without long procurement lead times or capital expenditure. Azure grows with you.
Reliability
Microsoft guarantees industry-leading uptime across its Azure platform, backed by a global network of datacentres. Your critical applications stay available when your business needs them.
Advanced Analytics
Azure gives you access to powerful data and analytics tools, including AI and machine learning capabilities, helping you make better decisions based on real-time insight into your business.
Disaster recovery
Azure's built-in redundancy and backup capabilities mean your data is protected and recoverable in the event of an outage, hardware failure or cyber incident.
Our Azure services
Kick offers a full range of Azure managed services to support your organisation at every stage of your cloud journey.
Microsoft Azure explained in under three minutes
Common Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Used For?
How do I migrate to Microsoft Azure?
A successful Azure migration starts with a thorough assessment of your current environment, identifying which workloads are best suited to the cloud and in what order they should be moved. Kick manages this process end to end, from planning and testing through to cutover and post-migration optimisation. Visit our cloud migration page for more detail.
Azure uses a pay-as-you-go model, meaning you only pay for the resources you consume. For many organisations this is significantly more cost-effective than maintaining on-premise infrastructure, particularly when you factor in hardware refresh cycles, maintenance and energy costs. Kick helps you design and manage your Azure environment to make sure you are getting value from your investment and not paying for capacity you do not need.
Yes. Azure is one of the most secure cloud platforms available, meeting over 90 global, government and industry compliance certifications. Kick adds an additional managed security layer on top, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, to give you comprehensive protection across your environment.
Can Azure support remote and hybrid working?
Yes. Azure provides secure access to applications and data from any location or device, making it well suited to organisations with remote or hybrid workforces. Combined with Azure Virtual Desktops, your team can have a consistent, managed desktop experience wherever they are working.
Is Microsoft Azure suitable for not-for-profit organisations?
Yes, and there is a significant financial benefit available. Registered not-for-profit organisations may be eligible for over £2,500 worth of free Azure credits per year. Get in touch with Kick to find out whether your organisation qualifies and how to access them.
Why Kick for Microsoft Azure?
Kick is a Microsoft accredited partner with almost 40 years of experience helping organisations across Scotland and the UK get the most from their technology. We have supported businesses of every size through Azure migrations and continue to manage Azure environments on an ongoing basis, providing monitoring, optimisation and support that keeps everything running as it should.
Whether you are taking your first steps into the cloud or looking to expand an existing Azure environment, we will help you do it in a way that makes sense for your organisation.
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Whether you are ready to start your next project or simply want to learn more about Kick, our team is here to help.