ProActive Solutions is excited to announce that we have joined the Microsoft End Customer Investment Funds (ECIF) Program. Our membership in the ECIF Program will allow our customers adoption and use of Microsoft solutions while cutting costs. We can distribute ECIF funds to help our customers get more from their Microsoft solutions and services.
As a Microsoft ECIF Partner, ProActive Solutions will deliver services that help our customers accelerate cloud adoption, especially for Microsoft Azure, and use funds for proof of concepts (POCs), pilot programs, staff training, and customizing solutions.
What is the Microsoft ECIF Program?
The Microsoft End Customer Investment Funds Program makes it possible for ProActive Solutions to act as an intermediary to deliver services and manage funding for our customers. As an ECIF-approved Microsoft Partner, ProActive provides funding for services that support the adoption of Microsoft solutions, such as Azure. Projects funded through ECIF align with Microsoft’s strategic goals, particularly those that drive migrations to Azure cloud.
ECIF enables customers to reduce the cost and risk associated with embracing new technologies such as cloud infrastructure and AI. Funding can also be used to provide training and support so that customers get the most from their Microsoft solutions.
How ECIF Works
ECIF Partners guide their customers through a 4-step process.
- Identifying a Project
ProActive will work with customers to uncover opportunities that align with Microsoft’s goals and have the potential to add users to the Azure Container Registry (ACR).
- Developing a Statement of Work (SOW)
We will develop and submit a detailed SOW that outlines the project's scope, objectives, deliverables, and budget.
- Complying with Policies
Our team will make sure that the customer’s project adheres to Microsoft's ECIF policy.
- Allocating Funds
In partnership with Microsoft, we will allocate ECIF funds to support the project and potentially cover costs associated with services, training, or other related activities.
How the ECIF Program Benefits Your Company
The Microsoft ECIF Program benefits companies that are looking to adopt Microsoft solutions but lack the resources or funds. As a member of ECIF, ProActive can provide ECIF resources for solution deployment, POC, or even a transition from a competitor’s solution. For example, in the wake of the Broadcom acquisition of VMware, we can evaluate opportunities to migrate from VMware to Microsoft alternatives that are more cost efficient.
Some of the benefits of the ECIF Program are:
Reduced Financial Burden
Through the ECIF Program, ProActive can ease the financial burden of migrating to Azure and transitioning SAS Analytics tools to the cloud. The funds can also offset the costs of ProActive services, such as project management and implementation.
Accelerated Adoption
ECIF provides financial and technical support to accelerate implementation and adoption of Microsoft technologies, including Azure.
Enhanced Skills & Knowledge
ECIF can fund training and support services to help with onboarding and empower customers to get more value from their Microsoft solutions.
What ProActive Brings to the Microsoft ECIF Program
ProActive has many strengths as an IT solution and service provider that we bring to the Microsoft ECIF Program. Customers benefit from these specialized skills when they partner with us to access Microsoft funds.
We have expertise in Red Hat Software, including:
- Red Hat Ansible for automation
- Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) for containers
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for cloud migration
We can also assess legacy platforms to determine the most effective cloud migration methods for your company.
Enhancing Our Microsoft Partnership to Benefit Our Customers
ProActive counts Microsoft as one of our Strategic Partners. Enrolling in the Microsoft ECIF program means we can offer our customers more value from this partnership by taking advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Microsoft Account Executives at companies, like ProActive, that participate in the ECIF Program can leverage resources in the ECIF portal designed to help suppliers scope out projects on your behalf.
ProActive will work with your company to determine eligibility for the funds and move quickly to secure them before they run out each year. We will manage your application process and carry out the work under an SOW.
Start uncovering opportunities for ECIF Program funding. Ask for a consultation from ProActive today.
