Otsuka Shokai Acquires Microsoft's "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. has acquired Microsoft's "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization. This certification demonstrates high technical capabilities and achievements in migrating and optimizing on-premise infrastructure and databases to Azure, supporting corporate DX promotion.
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Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yuji Otsuka), a solution provider, has acquired the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization, awarded by Microsoft to partners with deep knowledge, technology, and achievements in specific fields.
The "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization is a top-tier qualification that certifies partners among many Microsoft partners who possess high technical capabilities in migrating on-premise infrastructure and database system environments to cloud services, and who can provide high-quality and stable solutions, including optimization after migration. This qualification is granted to companies that have passed strict screening criteria, recognizing their ability and track record to consistently support companies from planning and designing migration plans through assessment of their information infrastructure, migration work, and optimization of operations after migration.
Otsuka Shokai has been working closely with Microsoft for many years, utilizing "Microsoft Azure" as an environmental foundation to support new ways of working and IT administrators' operations, and has been assisting companies with their DX by staying close to their customers, amidst a social climate where efficient and secure DX is increasingly demanded in corporate activities.
This acquisition proves that our activities and efforts are at the top level in Japan. Furthermore, considering the end of extended support for Windows Server 2016 in January 2027 and the current market situation of server equipment shortages due to the recent tight supply of semiconductors, we will continue to support AI and DX promotion in companies and contribute to our customers' business growth by providing cloud servers, including "Microsoft Azure," and comprehensive migration support.
We have received comments from Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. regarding the acquisition of the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization.
Microsoft Japan sincerely welcomes Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd., which has a wealth of achievements in Microsoft business over many years, for acquiring the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization.
This certification proves high technical capabilities and abundant achievements in infrastructure and database migration from on-premise environments to the cloud, consistently supporting from assessment to migration plan formulation, design, migration work, and optimization of operations after migration. As the environment surrounding customers changes significantly, we have great expectations that Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.'s deep knowledge and high technical capabilities will accelerate the cloud journey of a wide range of customers, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations.
Microsoft Japan will continue to contribute to the promotion of DX for all companies through strong collaboration with Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.
[Tatsuya Mino, Executive Officer, Head of Channel Partner Division, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.]
*Microsoft, Azure, and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
*The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.
[Contact Information]
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. Microsoft Group Azure Solution Department
Phone: 03-3514-7580
E-mail: azure-p@otsuka-shokai.co.jp
The "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization is a top-tier qualification that certifies partners among many Microsoft partners who possess high technical capabilities in migrating on-premise infrastructure and database system environments to cloud services, and who can provide high-quality and stable solutions, including optimization after migration. This qualification is granted to companies that have passed strict screening criteria, recognizing their ability and track record to consistently support companies from planning and designing migration plans through assessment of their information infrastructure, migration work, and optimization of operations after migration.
Otsuka Shokai has been working closely with Microsoft for many years, utilizing "Microsoft Azure" as an environmental foundation to support new ways of working and IT administrators' operations, and has been assisting companies with their DX by staying close to their customers, amidst a social climate where efficient and secure DX is increasingly demanded in corporate activities.
This acquisition proves that our activities and efforts are at the top level in Japan. Furthermore, considering the end of extended support for Windows Server 2016 in January 2027 and the current market situation of server equipment shortages due to the recent tight supply of semiconductors, we will continue to support AI and DX promotion in companies and contribute to our customers' business growth by providing cloud servers, including "Microsoft Azure," and comprehensive migration support.
We have received comments from Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. regarding the acquisition of the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization.
Microsoft Japan sincerely welcomes Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd., which has a wealth of achievements in Microsoft business over many years, for acquiring the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization.
This certification proves high technical capabilities and abundant achievements in infrastructure and database migration from on-premise environments to the cloud, consistently supporting from assessment to migration plan formulation, design, migration work, and optimization of operations after migration. As the environment surrounding customers changes significantly, we have great expectations that Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.'s deep knowledge and high technical capabilities will accelerate the cloud journey of a wide range of customers, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations.
Microsoft Japan will continue to contribute to the promotion of DX for all companies through strong collaboration with Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.
[Tatsuya Mino, Executive Officer, Head of Channel Partner Division, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.]
*Microsoft, Azure, and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
*The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.
[Contact Information]
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. Microsoft Group Azure Solution Department
Phone: 03-3514-7580
E-mail: azure-p@otsuka-shokai.co.jp