Frontier Accelerate for Databases
Modernize your data for AI with experts and investments.
OVERVIEW
AI is only as strong as your data. Maximize agility, reduce operational burden, and turn data into real business outcomes.
- Accelerate database modernization and new capability development with direct access to Microsoft delivery expertise through Cloud Accelerate Factory, Azure specialized partners, and AI‑enhanced assessments and tooling that reduce execution risk and simplify planning.
- Remove financial barriers to modernization with flexible savings through savings plan for databases, Microsoft delivery funding, and Azure credits which can help organizations advance database projects faster and with greater cost predictability.
- Prepare teams to modernize databases and build AI ready solutions through curated, role-based skilling programs, expert-led live training, and certification benefits that strengthen long term technical capability. Microsoft Learn helps turn platform adoption into lasting organizational capability.
CUSTOMER STORIES
See how customers are innovating with Azure databases
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Microsoft is expanding Frontier Accelerate for Azure to include Frontier Accelerate for Databases—an offering designed to help organizations modernize their databases and build AI‑ready capabilities on Azure, faster and with greater confidence.
- Frontier Accelerate for Databases provides:
- Access to trusted experts through Microsoft’s Cloud Accelerate Factory, Azure’s specialized partner ecosystem, and use of assessments and AI-enhanced tooling to guide modernization and new development
- Savings up to 35% (vs. pay-go) with savings plan for databases1 and investments to advance your projects and lower initial costs2
- Free, on-demand, self-paced skilling content, on-demand expert-led training, and technical specialization with 50% discounts on Microsoft certification exams2
- There are two ways to get started:
- Reach out to our Azure sales team for personalized guidance and insights on how to start with Frontier Accelerate for Azure.
- Work with one of our specialized Azure partners to help you implement these solutions and ensure you get the most out of Azure's offerings.
- You can mix and match program components depending on your business needs and program eligibility. Most customers start with the savings plan and Frontier Accelerate for Azure, then once they have migrated to Azure, role-based training for the workforce.
- In the Azure portal, review your Azure Advisor recommendations then add a savings plan or contact an Azure sales specialist or partner. Learn more.
- Choose savings plan for databases.
- Select the scope to apply savings plan benefit.
- Set your optimal hourly commitment amount by referring to personalized recommendations based on your recent usage.
- Pay upfront or monthly at no extra cost.
Learn more about permissions to purchase a plan here. -
*Note that savings plan for databases will also be consumed by SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and SQL Server enabled by Azure Arc hourly license at the normal pay-go price.
Next steps
Take the next step
Tell us what you’re solving for. A Microsoft specialist will help you find the best mix of expert guidance, funding, and tools to accelerate your cloud and AI adoption.
Find a qualified partner
Work with a specialized Azure partner to help you implement your solutions—and ensure that you get the most out of Frontier Accelerate for Azure.
Savings plan for databases
Get started with a new way to save on eligible database services while maintaining the flexibility needed to modernize and grow your business.
- [1]Customers may see savings estimated to be between 0% and 35%. The 35% savings estimate is based on one Azure SQL Database serverless running for 12 months at a pay-as-you-go rate vs. a reduced rate for a 1-year savings plan. Based on Azure pricing as of March 2026. Prices are subject to change. Actual savings may vary based on location, database service, and/or usage.
- [2]Delivery Funding is subject to application, project scope, regional availability, and approval.
- [3]Skilling benefits are subject to eligibility, availability, and approval.
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