Applied Information Sciences (AIS) Announces $2.7M Investment in Microsoft-Based AI Solutions for Customers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Information Sciences (AIS) has announced a $2.7 million investment in its Microsoft Solution Center (MSC), scaling its commitment to delivering secure, Microsoft-based solutions that accelerate customer innovation and business outcomes. This investment provides customers with ready-to-deploy, cross-functional teams of highly skilled IT professionals delivering Microsoft-endorsed capabilities through proven, low-risk engagement models.

The AIS MSC empowers customers to explore, validate, and launch solutions with confidence, supported by Microsoft-specialized subject matter experts. Leveraging well-tested, certified, and audited delivery approaches, the MSC eliminates common barriers to innovation, enabling clients to achieve measurable results fast and with less risk. Customers benefit from focused engagements that prioritize iterative innovation and accelerate key business objectives powered by Microsoft technology.

“The MSC removes the friction of forming new teams and onboarding vendors, allowing us to deliver immediate value for our clients. These short-term projects deliver results quickly without the noise of typical new team formation and vendor onboarding challenges for our clients,” stated Mikala Kennell, the Director of the MSC for AIS. “Our established, purpose-built teams bring repeatable, well-tested delivery patterns that can be adapted to each client’s unique needs, ensuring impactful results without the delays of traditional team ramp-up.”

AIS’s MSC is powered by a cross-functional team of architects, engineers, and consultants that deliver seamless operations. With a dedicated team driving program management and client engagement, the MSC serves as an innovation incubator and solution accelerator for its customers. The MSC partners across all AIS delivery teams to ensure use of best practices, capture of past performance, and packaging of solution accelerators and IP that aid in achieving and maintaining the firm’s 15 Microsoft specializations. These achievements benefit AIS customers in ensuring technical expertise and sound delivery in various capability areas, as well as being able to leverage programs offered by specialized partners.

"As a preferred, managed Microsoft Partner, AIS is dedicated to fostering innovation and value through collaboration. The Microsoft Solution Center represents a substantial investment in this vision," stated Brent Wodicka, AIS Chief Technology Officer. "With MSC, we’re committed to providing our customers with direct access to vetted capabilities that meet their immediate needs, supported by a cohesive team that ensures alignment and measurable outcomes. Our aim is to eliminate vendor fragmentation and introduce a more holistic approach to delivering high-impact Microsoft solutions."

As organizations seek to capitalize on the growing AI opportunity, AIS recognizes the challenges of aligning the right technical talent, solutions, and stakeholders to drive impact. The MSC addresses this challenge by delivering well-vetted people, accelerators, and processes, enabling customers to innovate faster and with confidence.

About AIS: AIS is a leading provider of cloud transformation services, delivering advanced solutions that help organizations achieve business outcomes through innovative technologies. As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, AIS combines expertise with purpose-driven strategies to drive continuous improvement and measurable impact for customers. Learn more at www.ais.com.