Cnovate, a boutique consulting firm purpose-built to help digital startups and ISVs scale on Microsoft Azure, today announced a strategic partnership with Cyann, an applied AI company specializing in the development and deployment of production-ready AI solutions built on Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies.
This partnership combines two complementary sets of capabilities: cloud infrastructure and AI innovation, to support the growing demand from startups and ISVs who are not only looking to migrate to Azure, but also to build intelligent, scalable, and market-ready products powered by artificial intelligence.
With this collaboration, Cnovate becomes a true one-stop partner for startups across three critical dimensions of growth:
- Cloud Migration & Architecture
- AI Implementation & Innovation
- Microsoft Go-to-Market & Marketplace Enablement
Meeting a Critical Market Need
AI is no longer a distant goal; it’s an urgent priority for startups looking to compete, raise funding, and scale efficiently. However, building meaningful AI capabilities often requires a combination of cloud-native architecture, data readiness, responsible governance, and deep AI engineering expertise, a mix that’s hard for most startups to assemble on their own.
That’s where this partnership delivers value.
Cnovate has already supported dozens of startups in migrating to Azure and activating Microsoft’s programs, including Azure credits, co-sell benefits, and Marketplace listings. These engagements help startups lay the foundation for scale, but increasingly, clients are asking what comes next. How do they build intelligence into their platforms, reduce manual effort, or differentiate with AI?
By integrating Cyann’s deep experience in applied AI, Cnovate can now deliver on that next chapter, turning cloud foundations into intelligent, production-grade solutions.
“Startups are no longer asking if they need AI — they’re asking how to build it quickly, securely, and responsibly,” said Paul Chawla, Founder and CEO of Cnovate. “Cyann brings the AI execution power to turn ideas into working systems, while we ensure alignment with cloud architecture, Microsoft programs, and long-term scalability. This partnership gives startups a clear, credible path to innovate with confidence.”
Expanded Service Capabilities
Through this partnership, Cnovate clients will now have access to a broader range of capabilities that go beyond traditional consulting. These include:
- Custom AI Model Development
Using Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, and other Microsoft tools, Cyann builds models tailored to each client’s use case and domain, from document summarization to predictive analytics and language-based agents. - Intelligent Agent Deployment
Integration of AI agents into enterprise or product environments, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), copilots, chat-based support agents, and workflow automations. - Secure, Scalable Architecture
AI systems are designed to be robust, compliant, and production-ready, with built-in integration to Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Cosmos DB. - Responsible AI Implementation
Alignment with Microsoft’s Responsible AI framework, including built-in auditability, data security, model transparency, and ethical governance.
“This partnership makes enterprise-grade AI more accessible to the startup ecosystem we both serve,” said SK All, Founder of Cyann. “Cnovate brings cloud strategy, programmatic alignment with Microsoft, and Marketplace readiness. Cyann brings the AI depth, from research-grade model tuning to scalable deployment. Together, we’re helping startups deliver solutions that are not only cloud-ready but intelligent and differentiated from day one.”
The Power of Combined Strengths
Together, Cnovate and Cyann provide a comprehensive value chain for startups building on Azure, enabling them to adopt cloud infrastructure more quickly while activating their AI roadmap from day one. From early planning and architecture to MVP development, go-to-market alignment, and intelligent system integration, the partnership equips early-stage companies with everything they need to scale, combining infrastructure and intelligence to accelerate growth with clarity and confidence.
About Cnovate
Cnovate is a consulting firm purpose-built for digital startups and ISVs scaling with Microsoft Azure. The company helps teams migrate to Azure, activate Microsoft co-sell benefits, and launch transactable offers on the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace. With a nimble team, deep Microsoft alignment, and a startup-centric delivery model, Cnovate empowers early-stage companies to grow with clarity, speed, and impact.
About Cyann
Cyann is an applied AI company helping enterprises and startups design, build, and deploy intelligent systems using Microsoft Azure. With a focus on governed architectures, integrated tooling, and domain-specific agents, Cyann delivers scalable, secure, and responsible AI for real-world business use.
