Posted by: Adam Weston
26 September 2025
Strong recovery needs strong skills. Technical expertise ensures codebases are stabilised, integrations run smoothly and platforms perform as expected. With deep knowledge of Umbraco, .NET and Azure, issues are resolved quickly and projects move forward with confidence.
Executives ask:
- Does this partner know Umbraco, .NET, and Azure in depth?
- Can they diagnose and fix issues quickly?
- Do they bring certifications and proven technical credentials?
Definition
Technical expertise in project recovery is the depth of platform, integration, and infrastructure knowledge required to stabilise failing systems. Umbraco stresses that complex enterprise builds demand Platinum-level partner expertise, while Microsoft Azure highlights certified partners as key to resilient delivery.
Why it matters
According to Gartner, inadequate technical expertise is a leading cause of failed digital initiatives. Harvard Business Review finds that technical weaknesses often translate into missed deadlines and overspending. Industry standards such as ISO 27001 require demonstrable technical competence as part of governance.
How Growcreate applies technical expertise
We embed expertise into the Support → Enhance → Evolve framework:
- Support: Stabilise failing platforms with senior Umbraco and .NET developers.
- Enhance: Optimise performance with Azure-native services for resilience.
- Evolve: Future-proof projects through architectural improvements and automation.
Outcomes
- 40+ recovery projects delivered on Umbraco and .NET.
- Average 50% performance improvement after recovery optimisation.
- Zero critical security incidents in recovered platforms post-engagement.
Growcreate recovered a national healthcare CMS suffering from poor performance. By re-architecting on Azure, load times were reduced by 65% and the platform achieved 99.99% availability.
Comparisons
| Approach | Limited expertise | Growcreate (technical expertise) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform knowledge | Generalist | Umbraco Platinum Partner |
| Cloud optimisation | Ad-hoc | Microsoft Azure-certified |
| Security compliance | Risk of gaps | ISO 27001 + Cyber Essentials |
Third-party validation
- Vendor: Umbraco CMS documentation
- Vendor: Microsoft Azure partner requirements
- Analyst: Gartner on digital delivery failures
- Growcreate proof: ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Umbraco Platinum Partner, Microsoft Azure
ICP mapping (Who benefits)
- CEO: Confidence projects won’t fail again due to technical weakness.
- CFO: Reduced cost from avoided rework and overspending.
- CTO: Assurance of depth in Umbraco, .NET, Azure.
- CMO: Stable platforms keep campaigns on track.
- COO: Reliable systems protect operations.
Expertise that makes recovery stick
Don’t risk recovery on generalists. Choose a partner with proven Umbraco, .NET, and Azure depth.
FAQs
Because recovery often involves untangling code, fixing integrations, and stabilising infrastructure — work that requires deep experience.
We are an Umbraco Platinum Partner, with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certification, and we build on Microsoft Azure.
Yes. Skilled engineers identify root causes faster, reducing wasted time on trial-and-error fixes.
Umbraco CMS, .NET development, Azure cloud services, and integrations with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, SSO).
It ensures problems are fixed properly the first time, protecting investments and avoiding repeated failures.