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Version 1 Recognised for Excellence in Microsoft Solutions<\/h4>\n
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Version 1 was honoured as Microsoft Ireland Partner of the Year<\/strong>, recognising the company’s innovation, technical expertise and successful delivery of customer solutions built on Microsoft technologies.<\/p>\n

The award placed Version 1 among an elite group of Microsoft partners and recognised its commitment to helping customers achieve measurable business value through technology.<\/p>\n

Building Ireland’s Largest Microsoft Practice<\/h5>\n

Commenting on the achievement, Tom O’Connor, Director at Version 1<\/strong>, said:<\/p>\n

“Over the last few years we have invested significantly in our technology partnerships and grown our Microsoft Practice to be the largest and most experienced in the country.<\/p>\n

We have over 60 Microsoft Certified Professionals and have earned six Gold and five Silver competencies within the Microsoft Partner Programme.<\/p>\n

We are delighted to receive this award, which acknowledges our unrivalled expertise in leveraging Microsoft technology to deliver value-driven solutions for our customers.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The award recognised Version 1’s strong track record across Microsoft technologies and its ability to deliver innovative solutions that help customers improve efficiency, productivity and business performance.<\/p>\n

Recognition from Microsoft Ireland<\/h5>\n

Martin Cullen, Director, Small & Midmarket Solutions & Partners (SMS&P), Microsoft Ireland<\/strong>, praised Version 1’s commitment to both customers and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n

“Version 1’s commitment to continuously investing in and developing its partnerships and its people is an inspiration and a strong example of how Microsoft’s Irish partners are delivering innovative solutions and services.<\/p>\n

These solutions help businesses increase productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.<\/p>\n

Irish organisations need experienced partners such as Version 1 so they can focus on what they do best: innovating, growing and strengthening their businesses in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Continued Investment in Skills and Partnerships<\/h5>\n

At the time of the award, Version 1 had established one of the strongest Microsoft practices in Ireland through:<\/p>\n

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  • More than 60 Microsoft Certified Professionals<\/li>\n
  • Six Microsoft Gold Competencies<\/li>\n
  • Five Microsoft Silver Competencies<\/li>\n
  • Significant investment in Microsoft technologies and skills<\/li>\n
  • Extensive customer delivery experience across multiple sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The recognition reflected Version 1’s strategy of combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on customer success.<\/p>\n

    Delivering Value Through Microsoft Technologies<\/h5>\n

    Version 1’s Microsoft practice supports organisations across public and private sectors through services including:<\/p>\n

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    • Cloud Transformation<\/li>\n
    • Application Development<\/li>\n
    • Data & Analytics<\/li>\n
    • Infrastructure Modernisation<\/li>\n
    • Business Productivity Solutions<\/li>\n
    • Enterprise Application Integration<\/li>\n
    • Managed Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The company continues to help organisations leverage Microsoft technologies to improve operations, accelerate innovation and support digital transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":12307,"menu_order":0,"template":"","industry":[],"class_list":["post-1013000000241","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"translations":[{"blog_id":1,"post_id":17309,"name":"Europe","code":"EN-GB","hreflang":"en-gb","url":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/news\/microsoft-country-partner-of-the-year-for-ireland-2011\/","is_current":false},{"blog_id":13,"post_id":1013000000241,"name":"Americas","code":"EN-US","hreflang":"en-us","url":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/news\/microsoft-country-partner-of-the-year-for-ireland-2011\/","is_current":true}],"yoast_head":"\nMicrosoft Country Partner of the Year for Ireland 2011 | Version 1 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