IRVINE, CA – TrustedTech has officially been recognized as the “Trusted Technology Advisor of the Year 2026.” This prestigious accolade marks a milestone for the Irvine-based firm, cementing its position as a global leader in Microsoft advisory and cloud transformation.
The award highlights TrustedTech’s commitment to humanizing the often-complex world of IT. By bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic partnership, the company has become the go-to resource for enterprises navigating the high-stakes landscape of cloud modernization and AI integration.
Redefining the Modern Advisor
TrustedTech is redefining what it means to be a modern technology advisor, bringing clarity and confidence to complex Microsoft ecosystems. By blending deep technical expertise with a human-first approach, it helps enterprises unlock value, accelerate innovation, and navigate cloud and AI transformation with precision.
As one of the fastest-growing Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs) in history, TrustedTech holds all six Microsoft Solution Partner designations, a feat achieved by fewer than 1% of partners globally. This technical depth allows the firm to offer a rare hybrid of licensing optimization and hands-on architectural delivery.
Visionary Leadership: Julian Hamood
At the helm of this transformation is Julian Hamood, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer. Since establishing the company in 2014, Hamood has steered TrustedTech from a boutique licensing advisory firm into a global powerhouse with a presence in the U.S., the U.K., and the UAE.
"Being recognized as ‘Trusted Technology Advisor of the Year 2026’ reinforces the responsibility we feel to guide organizations through one of the most transformative periods in technology history," said Hamood. "Our long-term vision is to continue elevating the role of the technology advisor from vendor to strategic partner, so that businesses can navigate innovation with clarity and trust."
Global Impact in the AI Era
The timing of this award coincides with TrustedTech’s aggressive expansion into AI enablement. As organizations scramble to integrate tools like Microsoft Copilot responsibly, TrustedTech’s "human-first" philosophy ensures that technology empowers employees rather than overwhelming them.
From helping private equity firms strengthen EBITDA outcomes through portfolio-wide Microsoft optimization to securing legacy environments for global enterprises, TrustedTech continues to prove that technology works best when it is simplified, efficient, and dependable.
The Road Ahead: TrustedTech’s Evolution into a Full-Service AI and Cloud Partner
TrustedTech’s recent brand evolution marks our growth from a dedicated licensing authority into a comprehensive, full-service technology partner and Microsoft Managed Partner. This shift allows us to move beyond procurement to lead large-scale AI adoption, cloud modernization, and enterprise IT transformation.
We are specifically expanding our reach into Microsoft Copilot enablement to help organizations deploy AI safely, alongside scaling our Azure infrastructure services to support complex tenant migrations and advanced security hardening. By integrating these new capabilities with core cybersecurity and disaster recovery solutions, we provide a unified strategy that empowers businesses to innovate rapidly while remaining resilient in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
