ANS wins Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024

Digital transformation company, ANS, has been awarded the Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024. This recognition highlights ANS's exceptional performance, strategic alignment, and significant impact on customers across the UK using Microsoft Cloud. The accolade aligns with the company's ongoing efforts to prepare UK businesses for the advantages of AI and innovative solutions, focusing on Cloud, Security, and Digital foundations.

As part of Microsoft's Inner Circle, ANS is distinguished by having six Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs), a Fast Track Recognised Solution Architect, and one MVP Regional Director on its team. The company's expertise across Microsoft's suite of solutions is demonstrated through six solution designations. ANS's innovative go-to-market strategies and alignment with Microsoft's priorities have contributed to rapid growth, with the company's utilisation of Microsoft's funding and programmes resulting in a 26% year-on-year growth for its Azure business.

The award also acknowledges ANS's commitment to supporting the community and nurturing the next generation of diverse tech talent, in line with Microsoft's values. ANS recently marked the 10th anniversary of its Ofsted-accredited apprenticeship programme, the ANS Academy. Coupled with its external outreach initiatives, the programme reaches 12,000 young people annually.

Among recent community projects, ANS has helped significantly reduce energy company Calisen's carbon footprint and supported charities like Facial Palsy UK in benefiting from the possibilities of AI, using Microsoft-based solutions. This project is part of ANS's rapidly expanding AI practice, following the launch of ANS Copilot and Security for Copilot offerings in April 2024.

Orla McGrath, UK Global Partner Solutions Lead at Microsoft, stated: "We are pleased to recognise ANS as the UK Services Partner of the Year 2024. Their innovative work with the Microsoft platform and dedication to community engagement truly stand out. We value our collaboration with ANS and look forward to continuing this to support UK businesses in their digital transformation journeys."

Richard Thompson, CEO at ANS, commented: "Our relationship with Microsoft has gone from strength to strength, founded on shared values and a commitment to pushing boundaries for our customers through excellence in cloud, digital transformation, and security. This award comes at a pivotal moment as we enter the era of AI. Collaborating closely with Microsoft is one of the many ways we deliver value to our customers and make innovative technology accessible to all. By addressing the needs of tomorrow today, we are creating a tech movement that everyone wants to be part of."