The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements and innovations of Microsoft partners worldwide, highlighting those who have effectively applied Microsoft technologies to drive digital transformation and social impact. These awards underscore the importance of partnerships in fostering growth, innovation, and the use of technology in an inclusive and sustainable manner.
This year’s Microsoft Partner of the Year was Darktrace, the leading cybersecurity corporation.
Darktrace: Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2024
Darktrace, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies, was honoured with the prestigious Microsoft UK Partner of the Year Award 2024. Known for its innovative use of artificial intelligence, Darktrace’s suite of AI-powered tools is designed to detect and respond to cyber-attacks in real-time. These tools leverage machine learning models to monitor network and email activity, identifying anomalies and potential threats swiftly. Darktrace’s solutions are fully compatible with Microsoft Copilot for Security, enabling businesses to use natural language processing to interrogate security data efficiently, enhancing response times and investigations.
Clare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK, praised Darktrace for its entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighting the company’s significant contributions to cybersecurity over the past year. Poppy Gustafsson, CEO of Darktrace, expressed her excitement and gratitude for receiving the award, emphasizing the company’s dedication to innovation and security.
Other Notable Winners
The awards featured several categories, each recognizing a partner for their exceptional contributions:
Accenture/Avanade won in the categories of Business Transformation for Copilot, Partner Innovation – Global System Integrator, Media and Telco, and Retail and Consumer Goods.
BDO Digital was recognized for Partner Innovation in SMC-SI Empowering Customer Innovation.
BlueVoyant received the award in the Security category.
EY was honoured as the Sustainability Changemaker for its social impact initiatives.
PwC won in the Government category.
Simpsons Associates was recognized for Social Impact in Community Response.
CapGemini in Japan and NetApp in the USA both won the Migration to Azure award.
The 2024 awards introduced new categories, including “AI Innovation” and “Copilot” under Business Transformation, and expanded the “Partner Innovation” category. These additions reflect Microsoft’s commitment to fostering innovation and addressing emerging industry needs.
Overall, the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2024 showcased the vital role of partnerships in advancing technology and achieving significant societal impacts, with companies from over 100 countries participating in the event.
Full list of the winners is available here.
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