Otsuka Shokai Acquires Microsoft's "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization

Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Otsuka), a solution provider, has recently 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 Microsoft's many partners who possess high technical capabilities in migrating on-premises infrastructure and database system environments to cloud services, and who can consistently provide high-quality and stable solutions, including optimization after migration. This qualification is granted to companies that have passed strict evaluation criteria, recognizing their ability and track record to consistently support clients from planning and designing migration plans through assessment of their information infrastructure, performing migration work, and optimizing operations after migration.

Amidst a social climate where efficient and secure DX realization is increasingly demanded in customers' corporate activities, Otsuka Shokai has collaborated closely with Microsoft for many years, utilizing "Microsoft Azure" as an environmental foundation to support new work styles and IT administrators' operations, and has assisted companies' DX by staying close to their customers.

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 tight semiconductor demand, our company 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.

Regarding the acquisition of the "Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure" Specialization, we have received comments from Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.

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 demonstrates high technical capabilities and extensive achievements in infrastructure and database migration from on-premises environments to the cloud, providing consistent support from assessment to migration plan formulation, design, migration work, and post-migration operation optimization. As the environment surrounding customers changes significantly, we have high expectations that Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd.'s deep knowledge and high technical capabilities will accelerate the cloud journey for 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.]

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*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