OPERATION
14-07
The clock is ticking for SQL Server 2016
Support ends on July 14, 2026
Every day that passes after July 14 represents an increased risk to the business continuity, security, and compliance of your customers.
What is at stake?
Permanent vulnerabilities
Microsoft will stop releasing security patches for SQL Server 2016.
New threats, ransomware attacks, and vulnerabilities discovered after July 14 will remain unaddressed indefinitely.
Compliance risks
Operating on unsupported software can affect compliance with regulations and security standards required by multiple industries.
Operational impact
In the event of critical incidents, official manufacturer support for resolving failures or contingencies will no longer be available.
The good news:
There is still time to act
With Azure Migrate, you can identify, assess, and execute a secure transition to a modern, future-ready platform.
Three paths to modernization
OPTION 1
Migrate to Azure SQL
The recommended path for fully modernizing the data platform.
Benefits:
- Simplified management
- Automatic updates
- Built-in security
- Platform ready for AI and advanced analytics
OPTION 2
Migrate to Azure Virtual Machines
Move your current workload to Azure using a “lift-and-shift” model.
Benefits:
- Lower migration complexity
- Operational continuity
- Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no additional cost in Azure
- Immediate risk mitigation
OPTION 3
Upgrade to SQL Server 2022
For organizations that need to maintain on-premises workloads.
Benefits:
- Continued support
- New performance capabilities
- Enhanced security
- A modern platform ready for growth
Why do it with Intcomex Cloud?
Much more than a migration
We help you turn a technological obligation into a business opportunity.
Three paths to modernization
Available benefits:
Up to $2,000 in Azure credits
Jumpstart the initial phases of your project and accelerate adoption.
Specialized professional services
Technical support for planning and executing the migration.
Demos and Proofs of Concept
Validate performance, security, and business scenarios before deployment.
Asteroids Program
Advanced consulting for Data and Artificial Intelligence projects.
Intcomex Insights
Official training and Azure certification paths to strengthen your team’s capabilities.
Marketing Kits
Ready-to-use assets to drive campaigns and generate demand under your own brand.
Credentials that back your project
Intcomex Cloud
Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025
Guatemala, Chile y Bolivia
Microsoft Partner of the Year 2023
Uruguay
Active designations
Infrastructure
Data & AI
Digital App & Innovation
Support Services
Additional Microsoft benefits
Incentives that drive migration:
Savings Plan for Databases
Reduce costs by up to 35% through flexible usage commitments.
FY26 Azure Frontier Offer (AFO)
Get credits equivalent to up to 50% of estimated first-year consumption for eligible Data and AI projects.
Azure sales incentives
Available to partners who meet the requirements established in Partner Center.
Funds for professional services
Microsoft funding for implementations performed by partners with active designations.
Azure Star Tour
Turn your migration into an opportunity to earn more
If the project is carried out with a new Azure customer, you accumulate Watts and advance in the race to:
Microsoft Ignite 2026
San Francisco, California
The date is set
July 14, 2026
Support for SQL Server 2016 will end.
The decision now is whether your clients will arrive prepared or take the risk.
Request a personalized consultation
Discover the best modernization path for your clients and unlock all available benefits.
Do you need
immediate help?
Intcomex Cloud + Microsoft Azure
Turn the end of support into an opportunity to modernize, protect, and accelerate your customers’ growth.
