Microsoft Reaffirms PCG Expertise: Specializations for Azure Virtual Desktop and Threat Protection Successfully Renewed
Public Cloud Group (PCG) has successfully renewed two key Microsoft specializations: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Threat Protection. This achievement once again underscores PCG’s deep technical expertise, strong commitment to the highest quality standards, and unwavering focus on securing and modernizing digital work environments.
Azure Virtual Desktop: Successfully passing one of Microsoft’s most demanding Re-Certifications
The Azure Virtual Desktop specialization is among Microsoft’s most technically and audit-intensive certifications. It is awarded exclusively to partners who, through an independent external audit, demonstrate in-depth know-how, extensive project experience, and consistent quality in delivering virtual Windows desktops on Azure.
PCG successfully completed the rigorous evaluation process across two key modules:
- Module A: Cloud Foundation – the basis for secure, scalable, and stable cloud infrastructures
- Module B: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Workloads – proof of effective integration and reliable management of Microsoft services in customer environments
Threat Protection: A strong focus on security in complex IT landscapes
PCG has also successfully renewed its Threat Protection specialization, which validates its extensive expertise in safeguarding critical data and systems. This recognition is granted to partners who have proven their ability to deploy Microsoft Threat Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security, or Azure Sentinel within complex enterprise environments.
In an era of an ever-evolving threat landscape and a global shortage of skilled security professionals, many organizations rely on trusted partners with verified capabilities to secure their mission-critical systems. The Threat Protection specialization helps customers identify exactly those partners with validated technical excellence in proactive security and threat management.
Microsoft as a strategic pillar in PCG’s Hyperscaler portfolio
Microsoft plays a central role within PCG’s public cloud portfolio. More than 80 certified Microsoft experts deliver solutions across all three Microsoft Cloud Solution Areas – AI Business Solutions, Cloud & AI Platform, and Security. PCG’s mission is to guide enterprises holistically through their digital transformation – securely, at scale, and with long-term strategic impact.
“The ongoing renewal of demanding specializations like AVD and Threat Protection is an important benchmark for the quality of our work – and a sign of the trust Microsoft places in us as a partner. For our customers, it means above all: security, reliability, and the highest level of expertise in implementing their Microsoft Cloud projects,” said Thorsten Raquet, CEO of Public Cloud Group.
About Public Cloud Group (PCG)
Public Cloud Group (PCG) guides companies along their entire cloud journey through the use of public cloud solutions. As an experienced partner of all relevant hyperscalers (Amazon Web Services, Google and Microsoft), PCG holds the highest certifications of the respective providers and advises its customers independently.
In addition to Cloud Infrastructure and Modern Workplace, the relevant service areas of the Cloud Journey also include technological focus topics such as Data & AI, Security, Cloud-native Development, SAP Cloud Services and comprehensive operations, known as Managed Cloud Operations.
Today, PCG brings together the expertise of more than 400 cloud experts at numerous locations in Europe.
PCG’s more than 1,150 customers include Allianz, BurgerKing, Flaconi, Generali, HelloFresh, KlassikRadio, Linde Group, Lorenz, McDonalds, myposter, N26, Veolia, Viessmann and many other companies, primarily from the upper midmarket as well as public and private educational institutions.
