{"id":1013000000266,"date":"2019-06-13T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/?post_type=news&p=1013000000266"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:30:09","slug":"version-1-announced-as-finalist-in-the-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-2019","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/news\/version-1-announced-as-finalist-in-the-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Version 1 announced as finalist in the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Version 1 was proud to be named a finalist in the 2019 Microsoft Partner of the Year Data Estate Modernisation Award<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n

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The award recognises Microsoft partners that deliver exceptional solutions built on the Microsoft Data Platform<\/strong>, helping customers modernise mission-critical applications through innovative use of Microsoft technologies across both on-premises and Azure environments.<\/p>\n

Finalists are recognised for delivering solutions that leverage technologies including SQL Server<\/strong> and Azure Data Services<\/strong> to improve:<\/p>\n

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  • High availability<\/li>\n
  • Performance<\/li>\n
  • Scalability<\/li>\n
  • Hybrid cloud architectures<\/li>\n
  • Mission-critical application modernisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Version 1 was selected from a highly competitive global field of Microsoft partners, recognising the company’s excellence in innovation, technical delivery and customer outcomes.<\/p>\n

    Recognition for Data Estate Modernisation Excellence<\/h5>\n

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

    “We are very proud that Microsoft has recognised our team for delivering outstanding solutions that have enabled customers to modernise and transform mission-critical applications.<\/p>\n

    We view our work in Data Estate Modernisation, Application Modernisation and Digital Transformation as best-in-class, and our long-standing expertise in Microsoft technologies allows us to tailor solutions to the unique needs of our customers.<\/p>\n

    This is particularly important given the growing demand for modern, scalable and highly available digital services. We believe this recognition reinforces our specialist capabilities in these areas.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Tom continued:<\/p>\n

    “The finalists and winners were selected from more than 2,900 nominations worldwide based on their commitment to customers, the impact of their solutions and their exemplary use of Microsoft technologies.<\/p>\n

    Being named a finalist in such a competitive field is a testament to the incredible effort of our employees in delivering customer success and making a real difference through technology.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Delivering Customer Success Through Modernisation<\/h5>\n

    Version 1’s Data Estate Modernisation expertise has helped organisations modernise critical business systems, improve operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.<\/p>\n

    Notable customer engagements included projects with:<\/p>\n

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    • Musgrave Group<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • DAE Capital<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Musgrave Group Transformation<\/h5>\n

      Reflecting on the impact of Version 1’s work, Gerard O’Flynn of Musgrave Group<\/strong> said:<\/p>\n

      “We have seen first-hand the impact Version 1 has delivered at Musgrave Group, and our business will benefit significantly from the newly digitised Musgrave Processing Hub.<\/p>\n

      The modernisation of legacy systems into a cloud-based digital platform delivers wide-ranging benefits for our retail partners, including self-service functionality, mobile compatibility, process automation and enhanced financial insights that support faster and more informed decision-making.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      DAE Capital Digital Transformation<\/h5>\n

      Fiona Taaffe, Chief Information Officer at DAE Capital<\/strong>, commented:<\/p>\n

      “In Version 1, DAE has a true partner and we have felt the impact of Version 1 throughout our business.<\/p>\n

      During our digital transformation programme, including the migration of core proprietary applications and Oracle E-Business Suite to Microsoft Azure, Version 1 consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our business objectives.<\/p>\n

      The team was easy to work with, delivered high-quality solutions and provided practical, innovative recommendations that helped us achieve our goals. Our organisation will benefit significantly from this transformation.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Recognition from Microsoft<\/h5>\n

      Commenting on the partner awards programme, Gavriella Schuster<\/strong>, Corporate Vice President, One Commercial Partner at Microsoft, said:<\/p>\n

      “It’s an honour to recognise finalists and winners of the Microsoft 2019 Partner of the Year Awards.<\/p>\n

      These organisations are successfully leading their industries, building intelligent solutions, addressing complex business challenges and making more possible for customers around the world.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based solutions and services during the previous year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":6096,"menu_order":0,"template":"","industry":[],"class_list":["post-1013000000266","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"translations":[{"blog_id":1,"post_id":17276,"name":"Europe","code":"EN-GB","hreflang":"en-gb","url":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/news\/version-1-announced-as-finalist-in-the-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-2019\/","is_current":false},{"blog_id":13,"post_id":1013000000266,"name":"Americas","code":"EN-US","hreflang":"en-us","url":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/news\/version-1-announced-as-finalist-in-the-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-awards-2019\/","is_current":true}],"yoast_head":"\nVersion 1 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