Microsoft Elevate
Microsoft Elevate is a Microsoft initiative focused on helping organisations use technology, cloud and artificial intelligence to drive meaningful, real‑world impact. Working across public services, social care and related sectors, Elevate brings together Microsoft’s platforms, expertise and partner ecosystem to support digital progress that is secure, responsible and sustainable.
By combining global technology capability with an understanding of sector‑specific challenges, Microsoft Elevate supports organisations to modernise services, empower their workforce and improve outcomes for the people they serve.
What We Offer
- Technology, Cloud and AI Enablement - support to adopt and get value from Microsoft technologies, including cloud, data and AI solutions that enhance productivity, resilience and service delivery.
- Sector‑Relevant Insight - practical guidance shaped by experience of working with public services and care organisations, ensuring technology aligns with operational, regulatory and workforce needs.
- Responsible Innovation - a focus on secure, ethical and inclusive use of technology, helping organisations build strong foundations for AI and future digital innovation.
- Collaborative Partnership - working alongside organisations and partners to understand challenges, co‑design solutions and support long‑term transformation.
Microsoft Elevate Resources
Contacts at Microsoft Elevate
Chris Lines
Chris Lines, Senior Territory Channel Manager at Microsoft works within the Elevate team. His role is to ensure that Microsoft reaches as many possible Nonprofit organisations and makes them aware of the leading Cloud Technology products that they can access as either donated or heavily discounted prices. Chris comes from a Public Sector background so understands the nuances of dealing with government funded organisations. Before heading up the Education team at large reseller Insight for several years, he worked as an external Client Director in the Public Sector space dealing directly with end users and ensuring they were getting the most out of their technology budget.