Microsoft + PALO IT

PALO IT is a recognized managed partner with Microsoft to deliver Azure-centric cloud migration, application modernization, and data & AI solutions. We design and build cloud-native platforms, modern data architectures, and AI-enabled applications that help organizations transform, scale securely and innovate faster on Azure.

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Your Trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner

As a Microsoft Managed Partner with Solutions Partner designations in Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI, PALO IT specializes in the design, development and modernization of applications on Azure.

We also lead end-to-end cloud deployments and migrations, helping organizations scale securely and efficiently. In addition, we design and implement data platforms and AI-driven solutions that unlock actionable insights and accelerate innovation.

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Our expertise

Digital Product & Platform Engineering

We design and engineer scalable digital products and enterprise platforms that solve meaningful business challenges. From customer-facing applications to mission-critical systems, our teams build secure, cloud-native solutions tailored to each client’s strategic objectives. 

Our architecture-first approach ensures resilience, interoperability, and long-term scalability — enabling faster time-to-market and continuous innovation across industries. 

Data, Analytics & AI

We help organizations turn data into a strategic asset. By designing modern data ecosystems and governance frameworks, we transform fragmented information into trusted, actionable insights. 

From data engineering and advanced analytics to AI and machine learning solutions, we enable smarter decision-making, operational efficiency, and new value creation powered by intelligent technologies. 

Migration & Modernization

We guide organizations through structured, low-risk transitions from legacy environments to modern, future-ready architectures. Our end-to-end approach spans assessment, migration, refactoring, and optimisation. 

By modernizing applications and infrastructure, we enhance scalability, strengthen security, improve performance, and reduce technical debt — creating a robust foundation for sustainable growth. 

Cloud & DevSecOps

We embed cloud engineering and DevSecOps practices into every stage of the software lifecycle — from development and testing to deployment and operations. By integrating automation, continuous delivery, and security-by-design principles, we enable faster releases without compromising quality or governance. 

Our approach ensures that security, compliance, and resilience are built in from day one — creating reliable, scalable solutions that accelerate time-to-market while maintaining enterprise-grade standards. 

What they say

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Ross FENTON, Senior Director, SMB, Microsoft + GitHub

“Strategic partners like PALO IT are instrumental to how GitHub brings the power of our Copilot-powered platform to life. Today’s businesses need to eliminate backlogs, ship faster, and innovate with purpose. With deep expertise in AI-driven software engineering, PALO IT is helping customers do just that, and it’s incredible to see the impact firsthand with HCF."

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Sharryn NAPIER, VP, APAC, GitHub

"Strategic partnerships are key as we extend the reach of GitHub's Copilot-powered platform. We're excited to deepen our partnership with PALO IT and enable more companies to unlock innovation at scale through AI-driven software development, just as we've seen with Singapore Airlines."

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Shlomi SHAKI, Strategic AI GTM Lead, ATJ, GitHub

“Providing organization, process, and team context to GitHub Copilot in the form of custom instructions (such as PALO IT’s Gen-e2 framework) makes a huge difference in outcomes.”

Energy & Carbon Trading | PALO IT Client Story

Carbon credit trading platform

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Carbon credit trading platform

Challenge:

Climate Impact X faced challenges in establishing a transparent and efficient carbon trading market, hindered by inadequate governance and regulations.

Solution:

PALO IT defined an API strategy aligned with the bank's strategic objectives, created an architectural framework, and established governance models for API lifecycle management. This approach ensured secure exposure of APIs while automating processes from request to deployment.

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Verified nature-based projects: Opening the doors for trading diverse carbon credits, and making the market more accessible to all.

40%

Improved quality, and reduction in defects.

2-3x faster

Time-to-market.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | PALO IT Client Story

Membership migration & mobile innovation

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Membership migration & mobile innovation

Challenge:

Virgin Active aimed to enhance its membership systems while launching a user-friendly mobile app packed with new features. To achieve this, they needed to overhaul their middleware layer, 'va-api,' and align it with the demands of the health & wellness market.

Solution:

PALO IT partnered with Virgin Active to modernize through our Gen-e2 methodology, focusing on legacy re-platforming and end-to-end delivery. This approach facilitated seamless integration of local business needs into the global app, enabling rapid deployment of features.

40%

Cost savings

Weeks to hours

Feature development cycles

Australia launch

With further roll out plans in APAC, UK and Europe

Transport & Logistics | PALO IT Client Story

Generative AI driven digital product development

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Generative AI driven digital product development

Challenge:

SIA wanted to deploy a cutting-edge, AI software engineering methodology for one of their digital product squads. Generative AI’s transformative capability in digital product development was tested by this squad, and the positive results from this initial PoC has led to a plan to further test and scale this innovation to wider IT teams.

Solution:

The PoC was centered on PALO IT's Gen-e2 methodology, an approach that approach integrates GitHub Copilot deeply across every phase of a project to empower developers with an AI peer programmer, transforming the linear SDLC into a more streamlined PDLC.

5 weeks

For feature development, versus forecasted 9-week effort.

90%

Build success right 3 weeks into the PoC.

Productivity gains

Through the the Gen-e2 methodology, powered by GitHub Copilot.

Insurance | PALO IT Client Story

Revolutionizing software engineering with AI

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Revolutionizing software engineering with AI

Challenge:

PALO IT collaborated with HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, to deploy the Gen-e2 AI engineering methodology to its already advanced tech teams. The move reflects the fund’s long-term commitment to leading in digital health, and to delivering better outcomes for members.

Solution:

The first pilot project selected by HCF was a new innovation initiative designed to boost Australians' activity levels through social interaction. Active Locals is a mobile app that helps people find groups suited to their interests and fitness levels, with a strong focus on building community.

86%

Overall productivity gains.

4 months

Timeframe, from conception to delivery.

95%

Of code, documentation, architecture diagrams, infrastructure as code produced by Gen AI.

Our Partner Advocates

Meet the PALO IT leadership team dedicated to forging strong partnerships with Microsoft. Their local market expertise and global strategic vision drive our organizations' collaboration, making sure our teams deliver exceptional value to clients.

Michelle Koh
Michelle KOH
Head of Partnerships, APAC
Guillaume DHerbemont-2
Guillaume D'HERBEMONT
CTO Americas
Kevin Aubry-2
Kevin AUBRY
CTO Singapore
Sami Henchiri
Sami HENCHIRI
CTO Europe
PALO IT recognized as Finalist in Microsoft's Accelerate Developer Productivity Award

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