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Elite audit results position New Charter as a top-tier Microsoft partner in secure, automated cloud infrastructure.

(Denver, CO) July 22, 2025 – New Charter Technologies, a portfolio company of Palo Alto-based private equity firm Oval Partners, is proud to announce the successful completion of its Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Specialization audit—a rigorous achievement that further solidifies its place in the top echelon of Microsoft Solutions Partners.

The Microsoft audit, which often takes a full day to complete, was finalized in just four hours, an outcome that reflects the depth of New Charter’s preparation, the maturity of its delivery model, and the strength of its automation-first approach. From secure design frameworks to repeatable deployments, the team demonstrated excellence across every checkpoint.

“We’ve quietly been doing this work at a high level for years now,” said Jon Hope, datacenter engineer at Strategic Solutions, a New Charter Technologies company. “This is our third successful pass, and frankly, we should have been making more noise about it. We’ve built something pretty special here—repeatable, secure, automated environments that solve real challenges for industries like healthcare, manufacturing, government, etc. That’s what Microsoft saw in this audit, and that’s what we’re continuing to scale.”

What the Audit Validated

New Charter’s engineering team presented evidence from real client deployments, including extensive documentation, infrastructure automation, and validated design frameworks. Microsoft auditors confirmed the company exceeded requirements in every key category: deployment repeatability, compliance, monitoring, backup strategy, and secure access.

The specialization, held by a small fraction of Microsoft partners, serves as proof of deep technical expertise and performance consistency across industries. For healthcare clients in particular, the need for secure, HIPAA-aligned remote environments has made AVD one of the fastest-growing areas of demand.

“We’ve seen other healthcare IT players work hard just to get this certification once,” said Hope. “The fact that we’ve maintained it, refined it, and automated it to this degree really speaks to what we’re building across New Charter.”

A Signal to the Microsoft Ecosystem, and the Market

With the Azure Virtual Desktop specialization audit behind them, New Charter is already preparing for its next milestone: the Microsoft Network Specialization audit. This upcoming assessment will verify the company’s expertise in designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing network architecture, cost, and security within Microsoft Azure.

“These audits aren’t just checklists, they’re strategic opportunities,” said Hope. “They force us to prove that we’re building things right, with security and scale in mind. The Network Specialization will let us showcase the strength of our cloud networking designs and continue raising the bar for what clients should expect from a modern MSP.”

A Modern IT Perspective

“What Jon and his team have built is exactly what we mean when we talk about Modern IT,” said Peter Melby, CEO of New Charter Technologies. “We’re talking about automation, security, scalability, and proof. Microsoft recognizes it. Our clients benefit from it. And this audit result is just the latest validation.”

About New Charter Technologies

At New Charter Technologies, we offer personalized local IT support backed by a nationwide team. With over 50 locations across North America, our extensive resources and deep expertise in cybersecurity, IT consulting, project work, and more, are ready to scale with you.

We combine industry insights with comprehensive IT services that evolve with your business. As leaders in Modern IT, we partner with our clients to achieve their business goals and overcome challenges.

Experience the better way to do IT at newchartertech.com.