Coretek Builds a $100M+ Azure CSP Business

On today's episode of the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Ron Lisch, CEO of Coretek, and Brian Barnes, the company's CTO. Coretek, a long-time Microsoft partner, shares its decade-long journey of betting on Azure and helping businesses optimize their cloud transformation. From aiding customers in managing Azure costs to navigating complex licensing models like SPLA, Coretek has become a leader in empowering mid-market companies and other partners to embrace cloud innovation.  In this episode you’ll learn:       Why Coretek fully invested in Azure ten years ago before it became widely popular How prioritizing business outcomes over technology is key to achieving successful AI adoption How is Coretek helping other Microsoft partners in their cloud modernization journeys   Some questions we ask:     How has the decision to focus on Azure paid off for Coretek? What is your perspective on the strategic opportunity with the Cloud Solution Provider model? How does your focus on security help win new business?  Resources:       Marketplace Offer: Azure Arc & SPLA Modernization Assessment eBook: Streamlining SQL Licensing with Azure Arc and CSP Connect with the Datacenter Optimization team Join the Hybrid Cloud Partners LinkedIn Community  Related Microsoft Podcasts:                     No Slides Attached Podcast The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast     Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  Download the TranscriptProduced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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