Intercept is pleased to share that we’ve achieved the ”Microsoft Azure Specialization Kubernetes on Azure”.
This milestone further reflects our proven expertise and the continued strengthening of our partnership with Microsoft.
Reading time 2 minutes Published: 09 February 2026
The ”Microsoft Azure Specialization Kubernetes on Azure” validates partner expertise in deploying and managing production workloads using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
It’s designed for organisations that consistently show they can deploy, run, and manage Kubernetes environments in Azure in real production scenarios.
It confirms deep technical proficiency in:
To earn the specialisation, partners must meet strict standards for service delivery and support. Requirements are validated by Microsoft and/or an approved third-party assessor, through a combination of automated checks and manual review, and can evolve over time.
As a baseline, this specialisation is available only to partners who already hold an active Solutions Partner designation for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) or Data & AI (Azure).
Kubernetes has become a cornerstone of modern cloud-native platforms. It enables organisations to deploy, scale, and operate containerised applications with speed, consistency, and control, while supporting the flexibility teams need to modernise and innovate.
As more enterprises move deeper into digital transformation, Kubernetes is often the foundation that makes future-ready application platforms possible.
This specialisation strongly reflects the way we work. As part of the process, Intercept’s delivery approach, documentation, and technical capabilities were reviewed through a detailed Microsoft audit.
We completed the audit with zero findings, and that all within a standout time of 1 hour and 15 minutes!
The following organisational strengths were noted during the audit:
Our Azure Kubernetes products AKS Control and AKS Accelerator were of great help.
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AKS Accelerator offers the best way to start with AKS if you don't have Kubernetes experts in-house. We help you set up a fast, secure, and production-ready setup.
Our Azure Principal Architects and Microsoft MVPs, Richard Hooper (PixelRobots) and Wesley Haakman, played a key role in achieving this result, bringing deep real-world experience and a track record of successfully delivering Kubernetes in production environments.
As a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider based in the Netherlands, Intercept has been designing, implementing, and managing cloud-native solutions on Azure for years.
We’re also recognised by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as part of the Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) community.
Find out how we can help your organisation modernise and become cloud-native on Azure!