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Minimise Risk and Maximise Value with AC3 and Microsoft

AC3's Microsoft Services

Whether you're planning your first Microsoft Azure migration, modernising legacy applications, or optimising cloud costs, we accelerate your digital journey with the clarity, confidence and continuing value that enterprise IT demands.
Azure Migration
AC3's Microsoft Azure migration services follow the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and industry best practices to de-risk your cloud transition. As a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP with extensive hybrid cloud experience, we architect and execute migrations that maintain business continuity, optimise performance, and integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure.
Managed Services
Microsoft managed cloud services are AC3's foundation. Our Azure-certified team design cloud strategies aligned to your enterprise requirements, execute implementations with precision, and deliver 24/7 proactive monitoring and support that keeps your infrastructure secure, compliant and optimised.
Cost Optimisation
AC3's cost optimisation services help enterprises control cloud spend without compromising performance or availability. Our expert team conducts comprehensive assessments of your current and planned Microsoft environments, identifying actionable cost-saving opportunities across licensing, resource allocation, and architecture design. We deliver strategies that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and maximise your Microsoft investment – delivering sustainable cost benefits aligned to your business objectives.
Security
AC3's security services are built on a foundation of ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications and IRAP-assessed SOC and Cloud services, delivering enterprise-grade protection you can trust. Our Security Operations Centre (SOC) combines advanced threat detection and response capabilities to provide comprehensive, scalable protection for your Azure environment. With 24/7 monitoring and rapid incident response, we identify and neutralise threats before they impact your business.
Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH) Program
As a Microsoft-authorised Qualified Multitenant Hoster (QMTH), AC3 provides flexible, compliant hosting solutions for your Microsoft workloads. We're authorised to host Windows Server virtual machines through Microsoft Cloud Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, and MPSA licensing on dedicated or shared infrastructure, delivering cost-effective options that maintain full licensing compliance. Our QMTH status also extends to Microsoft 365 applications including Office 365 E3/E5, Project Online Professional, and Visio Pro using Shared Computer Activation (SCA), enabling your organisation to optimise licensing costs while ensuring users have access to the tools they need.
Azure Lighthouse
AC3 offers Azure Lighthouse to deliver superior multi-tenant management for enterprise organisations with complex Azure environments. This Microsoft-native capability enables our team to manage your Azure resources with enhanced automation, granular access controls, and comprehensive governance, providing you with greater visibility, tighter security, and more efficient operations across all your Azure tenants.

As a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, we deliver:

Cloud Platform Management (IaaS & PaaS)
End-to-end management of Azure infrastructure and platform services, including provisioning, patching, backups, monitoring, and governance.
Azure Lighthouse Integration
Delegated resource access and centralized management across customer environments for seamless service delivery.
Security & Compliance
Implementation of Azure Defender, Entra ID, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for robust security posture and compliance alignment.
Database & Application Services
Managed Azure SQL, DocumentDB, and App Services with performance tuning, alerting, and backup orchestration.
Monitoring & Automation
Native Azure Monitor deployment, LogicMonitor integration, and tagging standards to ensure visibility and control.
Customer Onboarding & Support
Structured onboarding via Azure Lighthouse, subscription setup, and service tagging aligned to AC3 standards

Migrating to Azure

AC3's Microsoft Azure migration services transform complex cloud transitions into strategic advantages, delivering secure, cost-controlled migrations that minimise risk and accelerate business outcomes.

AC3's migration journey is based on the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to address the real obstacles - uncontrolled costs, security vulnerabilities, and misaligned strategies. We establish governance frameworks, architect secure foundations, and execute migrations that deliver improved performance, scalability and availability, with minimal business disruption.

Whether you're planning your first move to Azure or accelerating an existing strategy, our proven methodology ensures you achieve both immediate technical objectives and long-term business value.

Why choose AC3 for Microsoft?

Microsoft Azure Expert MSP
AC3 holds Microsoft's highest and most elite designation for partners delivering Azure managed services, proving our capability to transform, optimise and secure your Microsoft infrastructure.
Onshore Operations
Locally owner and operated means your data stays local, your team gets 24/7 support in your timezone, and you work with an onshore team team who fully understand local compliance requirements.
End-to-End Microsoft Cloud Capabilities
From strategic planning and Azure migrations through to ongoing managed services, cost optimisation, and security – we deliver the complete spectrum of Microsoft cloud services under one roof.
High-Touch Partnership Approach
Unlike large, detached MSPs, AC3 combines deep technical expertise with a personalised service model, acting as an extension of your IT team with proactive recommendations aligned to your business goals.

Our Microsoft Certifications

ISG’s Provider Lens™

AC3 has been identified as a Leader in ISG’s Provider Lens™ evaluation for Microsoft Ecosystem Partners Quadrant Report - Managed Services for Azure in Australia - March 2022.

The Managed Services for Azure quadrant assesses managed public cloud service providers that offer professional and managed services that augment Azure’s built-in capabilities, including IaaS and PaaS. These services include provisioning, real-time and predictive analysis, and monitoring and operational management of a client’s public cloud and multicloud environment.

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Are you ready to integrate Microsoft into your business?

At AC3, we’re dedicated in making technology work for you. Trust us with supporting and maintaining your Azure environment so your technical teams can concentrate on the things that matter.
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