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Centric Consulting has Earned the Microsoft Copilot Ready Tier Designation reserved for Microsoft partners with proven expertise in delivering Copilot AI solutions.

DAYTON, OH – June 5, 2025 - Centric Consulting, an international business and technology consulting firm and Microsoft Direct Cloud Solution Provider, today announced it has earned the new Ready Tier designation in Microsoft's 365 Copilot Jumpstart program. This designation positions Centric among a select group of Microsoft partners who have demonstrated proven expertise in delivering successful Microsoft Copilot AI solutions. Microsoft’s Jumpstart program is designed to identify and credential partners actively delivering Copilot solutions and helping clients maximize their AI investments. The Ready Tier designation demonstrates proven technical capabilities, delivery methodologies, and real-world implementation experience with Microsoft's AI-powered productivity platform. Centric's Ready Tier designation delivers immediate value to clients through:

Access to Additional Microsoft Funding Opportunities for Copilot – Depending on the engagement scope, Clients may qualify for Microsoft co-investment in Copilot deployment projects, ranging from $5,000 to $75,000.

Internal AI Experience – As a "Customer 0" for Copilot, Centric actively uses the technology internally, providing clients with real-world insights and best practices.

Change Management Specialization – Centric's specialization in Microsoft Adoption and Change Management addresses one of the biggest challenges organizations face when rolling out AI tools.

Exclusive Access to Microsoft Copilot Resources – Centric Ready Tier status provides access to exclusive insights, product roadmaps and learnings from Copilot users, Microsoft product managers and development teams.

To earn this designation, Centric's team met stringent requirements, including completion of Microsoft's seller-focused training programs, demonstration of active client engagements with successful Copilot deployments, maintenance of relevant Microsoft specializations, and internal adoption of Copilot as "Customer 0" with documented use cases and best practices. “The challenge many organizations face isn't acquiring AI technology — it's effectively implementing and integrating it as part of their organization’s processes by successfully adopting it in their everyday activities. Research shows that while companies are investing in tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, many struggle with user adoption, often leading employees to turn to old habits or alternative AI solutions,” said Karina Myers, Centric Consulting’s Microsoft Cloud Platforms Lead. “This designation validates our deep expertise in Microsoft Copilot and demonstrates our ability to bridge this gap for clients who are looking to strategically leverage AI solutions in their organization by supporting their readiness and adoption strategy and focusing in high-value scenarios that drive adoption and business value." Centric offers a comprehensive Copilot AI readiness and deployment program focused on helping organizations successfully adopt and optimize Copilot AI solutions, including:

Copilot Readiness: Understand your organization’s technical readiness and licensing requirements to determine next steps needed to prepare for your AI transformation with Microsoft Copilot.

Copilot Adoption Strategy: Determine how Microsoft Copilot fits into your business strategy and build an effective Copilot adoption plan by identifying high-value business scenarios and effectively integrating Copilot solutions into these workflows across roles and levels

Copilot Implementation: Deploy Copilot to your organization and increase user adoption by establishing a championship training plan and monitoring activities tailored to your organization leveraging Microsoft tools such as Copilot Dashboard and others.

Copilot Training and Adoption: Establish a training program and a Copilot AI Center of Excellence in your organization to foster skilling, adoption, and integration of Copilot into your organization processes across roles and levels.

Copilot Agents: Deploy intelligent Agents across your Microsoft ecosystem and develop role-based AI Agents with Copilot Studio.

Copilot Advisory and Governance: Develop your Microsoft 365 Copilot governance, security and acceptable use policies.

About Centric Consulting

Centric Consulting is the right partner — committed to delivering tailored solutions and unmatched experiences.  For 26 years, the international management consulting firm has combined the benefits of deep experience, flexibility and cost efficiency to solve its clients’ toughest problems. Its teams include strategic advisors and the best talent from across the United States and India with expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber risk and compliance, people and change, business applications and more. The firm builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcomes.  Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,300 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored with over 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. It's also been recognized 10 times by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms.    Visit http://www.centricconsulting.com to learn more. 