The accreditation marks a shift in the firm’s capabilities, moving clients from theoretical AI planning to tangible implementation. By utilizing the Microsoft stack, Centric focuses on optimizing internal processes and deploying custom applications that automate workflows. This recognition serves as external verification of the firm’s technical depth in turning AI capabilities into measurable operational outcomes.

Joe Hartsel, vice president and Microsoft partnership lead at Centric, noted that the specialization confirms the firm’s capacity to simplify labor-intensive tasks for its client base. The achievement deepens a partnership that already includes designations across Cloud and AI platforms, security, and modern work environments. As a prioritized managed partner, Centric now gains access to co-investment programs designed to reduce project costs and accelerate deployment timelines for organizations integrating agentic AI.