October 28, 2026
Calgary-Headquartered Managed IT and Cybersecurity Provider Recognized by Microsoft (Partner ID 1535633) for Validated Technical Capabilities in Microsoft 365, Endpoint Management, Identity Security, and Copilot AI Readiness.
“Achieving the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation gives Calgary business leaders independent proof that our team doesn’t just resell Microsoft licenses—we engineer, secure, and govern the Microsoft 365 environments our clients rely on every day.”
— Alex McGillivray, Founder & CEO, Sure Systems Ltd.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, October 28, 2026 — Sure Systems Ltd. (suresystems.ca), an award-winning Calgary managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving small and mid-sized organizations across Southern Alberta since 2003, today announced that it has achieved the official Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation (Microsoft Partner ID 1535633).
The Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation is awarded through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program to partners that demonstrate verified technical capability, advanced Microsoft engineering certifications, and a proven track record of successful customer deployments and active usage growth across the Microsoft 365 cloud ecosystem.
What This Designation Means for Calgary SMB & Mid-Market Organizations
Most organizations in Calgary run their daily operations on Microsoft 365—including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Defender. However, out-of-the-box Microsoft 365 tenants are configured for rapid onboarding rather than enterprise security, compliance, or AI governance.
As a verified Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work operating directly from its Calgary headquarters (210H – 7003 5 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2G2), Sure Systems helps established SMBs (10–300 employees) and mid-market enterprises (100–500 employees) modernize and protect their workplace across six core pillars:
- Microsoft 365 Architecture & License Governance: Designing clean SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online environments while eliminating duplicate or unused licensing.
- Identity-First Security with Microsoft Entra ID: Enforcing phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access policies, and Zero Trust identity governance.
- Modern Endpoint Management with Microsoft Intune & Windows 365: Zero-touch device provisioning, automated compliance baselines, patch management, and secure Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs for hybrid and field teams.
- Microsoft Teams Enterprise Collaboration: Secure voice, video, and cross-organization collaboration built for Calgary offices, job sites, and multi-location operations.
- Layered Cybersecurity & Alberta PIPA Compliance: Hardening Microsoft Defender XDR/Endpoint alongside 24/7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Automated Screenshot Verified backups, and audit-ready controls for Alberta PIPA, PIPEDA, and cyber insurance underwriting.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot & AI Readiness Assessments: Auditing and remediating SharePoint and OneDrive data oversharing before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot, ensuring AI tools accelerate productivity without exposing confidential HR, financial, or client files.
Delivered Through Plain-Language Relationship Models (Support | Flex | Results)
Unlike providers that lock businesses into rigid, one-size-fits-all contracts, Sure Systems pairs its Microsoft Modern Work expertise with three transparent IT stewardship relationship models—Support (“Call us when you need us”), Flex (“Help me manage IT”), and Results (“Help own IT”)—each available as either Fully Managed IT or Co-Managed IT alongside an organization’s internal IT team.
“Whether a Calgary business is preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, tightening Entra ID and Intune security for a cyber insurance renewal, or looking for a co-managed partner to back up their internal IT lead, our goal is always the same: better technology decisions with less friction,” added McGillivray.
The Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation joins Sure Systems’ recent independent industry recognitions, including being named to CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 (Pioneer 250) list, MSP Summit’s 2026 MSPs To Watch list, and the Channel Futures MSP 501 global ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation mean for Calgary businesses?
It verifies that Sure Systems Ltd. (Microsoft Partner ID 1535633) has met Microsoft’s rigorous requirements for technical certifications, deployment performance, and customer success across Microsoft 365, Teams Enterprise, Intune, Entra ID, Windows 365, and Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness.
Can Sure Systems help our Calgary organization prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Yes. Through our M365 Reality Check and AI Readiness Assessments, we audit SharePoint and OneDrive permissions, harden Entra ID Conditional Access, and align licensing so your team can adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot safely.
Does Sure Systems support both Fully Managed and Co-Managed Microsoft 365 environments?
Yes. We support organizations from 10 to 500 employees across Calgary and Southern Alberta through both Fully Managed IT and Co-Managed IT models.
About Sure Systems
Founded in 2003 and headquartered at 210H – 7003 5 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Sure Systems Ltd. helps small and mid-sized businesses and non-profits simplify technology, strengthen cybersecurity, and build resilient IT environments. Learn more at https://suresystems.ca/.
Media Contact
Alex McGillivray, President & CEO
Sure Systems Ltd.
210H – 7003 5 Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2G2
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