At a Glance
- What: Xebia achieves the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization.
- Why it matters: Validates Xebia's expertise in building and scaling enterprise AI solutions on Azure.
- Customer impact: Faster time-to-value and reduced risk in AI adoption. New funding options for engagements with our customers.
- Service scope: End-to-end AI transformation across consulting, engineering, training, and managed services.
What the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization means for Xebia
Xebia has achieved the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization, recognizing its proven ability to design, build, and scale enterprise-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
This Microsoft certification is awarded to partners who have demonstrated expertise in delivering AI applications at scale.
What customers gain from the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization
For customers, the specialization delivers:
- Flexible, future-ready solutions
- Faster time-to-value
- Reduced risk in AI adoption
- Scalable, secure AI deployment
- Access to deep AI expertise
By combining Microsoft's model-agnostic Azure AI capabilities with Xebia's partnerships with leading innovators such as Anthropic and NVIDIA, organizations can build flexible, future-proof AI solutions without locking themselves into a single model or risking long-term investments.
How Xebia helps organizations move AI from experimentation to production
Xebia designs, builds, and scales advanced AI applications on Microsoft Azure, helping organizations turn innovation into measurable business value. Capabilities include intelligent applications, generative AI solutions, and modern data-driven platforms.
With over 4,500 professionals worldwide, Xebia combines consulting, engineering, training, and managed services to support end-to-end AI transformation. Clients benefit from secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions aligned with enterprise requirements and industry regulations.
“This specialization reflects our focus on helping organizations go beyond pilots and successfully operationalize AI at scale."
Marcel de Vries
Global CTO and Managing Director, Xebia Microsoft Services
How Xebia helps customers access Microsoft funding through Azure Accelerate
Xebia helps customers access Microsoft funding opportunities through Azure Accelerate programs aligned to our Microsoft specializations. These programs can support cloud migration, modernization, and AI innovation initiatives by reducing upfront investment costs for assessments, proofs of value, and implementation activities.
Xebia currently supports funding pathways across:
- Azure Migrate and Modernize
- AI Apps, Agents, and Developer Scenarios
We guide customers through eligibility validation, funding alignment, project scoping, and successful execution in collaboration with Microsoft.
In addition, the End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) program is available on a case-by-case basis, managed directly in collaboration with Microsoft stakeholders.
Looking ahead, as demand for AI-driven innovation continues to grow, Xebia remains dedicated to empowering organizations with the capabilities, tools, and expertise needed to build the next generation of intelligent applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization?
The Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization is an advanced Microsoft certification that validates a partner's proven ability to design, build, and scale advanced AI applications on Microsoft Azure. It recognizes deep technical expertise and a track record of helping enterprise customers turn AI innovation into real business value.
Why does the Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization matter for customers?
The specialization assures enterprise customers that Xebia has demonstrated real-world success, validated technical expertise, and proven delivery capabilities on Azure. For Xebia clients, this translates into faster time-to-value, reduced risk in AI adoption, and access to deep cross-ecosystem expertise.
What types of AI solutions does Xebia build on Microsoft Azure?
Xebia builds enterprise AI solutions on Microsoft Azure across intelligent applications, generative AI use cases, machine learning platforms, and modern data-driven platforms tailored to specific business needs and industry regulations.
How does Xebia help clients avoid AI vendor lock-in?
Xebia combines Microsoft Azure's model-agnostic AI capabilities with strategic partnerships with leading innovators such as Anthropic and NVIDIA. This lets clients build flexible, future-proof AI solutions and adopt the next AI innovation without putting prior investments at risk.
Which organizations benefit most from Xebia's Microsoft AI Applications on Azure specialization?
Enterprises looking to move beyond AI pilots and operationalize AI at scale benefit the most, including organizations deploying secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions on Azure that align with enterprise requirements and industry regulations.
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