ZURICH, Switzerland – KPMG Switzerland has been recognized for its trailblazing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in professional services, receiving the prestigious Partner of the Year Award for its innovative partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration has been instrumental in KPMG’s commitment to enhancing its services with state-of-the-art AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI and Copilot for Microsoft 365.
Following the landmark global alliance agreement between Microsoft and KPMG in July 2023, both companies identified the partnership as a strategic opportunity to also pioneer the AI domain in Switzerland. KPMG’s early adoption and extensive utilization of Azure OpenAI and Copilot for Microsoft 365 have yielded a wealth of insights into the business potential and user experience of AI.
«We are delighted to recognize KPMG as the Switzerland Partner of the Year, a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence and their innovative contributions to the Swiss market» says Andrew Reid, Microsoft Switzerland’s Global Partner Solution Director. «The KPMG AI Masterclass exemplifies our shared commitment to co-innovation, providing tangible value to our customers in Switzerland and beyond. Together, we are forging a path to a future where the full potential of AI is realized in every aspect of business.»
In FY24, KPMG and Microsoft have worked together to inspire clients to explore the potential of AI and to help them adopt frameworks that ensure ethical and responsible usage of AI. The AI Masterclass program designed in a collaborative effort is a comprehensive exploration designed to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its practical applications in their specific business environments.
Stefan Pfister, CEO of KPMG Switzerland, expressed his gratitude for the recognition the award brings. «We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award, which highlights our successful collaboration with Microsoft. Together, we are supporting our clients in creating business value by future-proofing their business with leading-edge digital technology. Building on our commitment to put AI at the forefront of our professional services, our clients can unlock the potential of generative AI and Copilot. Our thanks go to the people at Microsoft. We are looking forward to continuing our successful journey together.”
Looking ahead, KPMG will continue to reinforce its position as a leader in AI-driven transformation. They are committed to helping organizations adopt responsible and robust AI frameworks with focus on safeguarding and governance.
Epic Fusion wins global partner award in the category Modern Workplace for Frontline Workers
Congratulations to Epic Fusion, who has been recognized for their exceptional work highlighting their approach to secure workplace modernization, including M365 Copilot, for small and medium-sized enterprises.
BitHawk and Ontinue recognized as finalists
In addition to the Swiss Microsoft Country Partner of the Year, Microsoft recognized partners in several global categories as finalists:
- Bithawk has been endorsed as finalist for their expertise in the category “Modern Workplace for Frontline Workers”, enabling scale and transformation with Microsoft technologies under consideration of security requirements, governance policies, and user needs.
- Ontinue has also been acknowledged as finalists for their significant impact in the category “Healthcare and Life Sciences”, enabling build the future of AI-assisted medicine by strengthening cybersecurity posture with cutting-edge technology.
These recognitions reflect the dedication, expertise, and innovation of our partners. Microsoft is proud to work alongside these organizations and looks forward to seeing the continued impact of their work in the coming year.
Congratulations to all partners! The full list of global winners can be found on the Microsoft News Center.
Microsoft Switzerland is also excited to recognize the trailblazers of innovation with the announcement of the local 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winners. We extend our gratitude to each of our partners for their dedication, loyalty, trust and synergistic collaboration.
Celebrating excellence across diverse categories, we honour:
Partner Innovation
- ISV Innovation: Decentriq
- Channel Innovation: Swisscom
- GSI Innovation: Accenture / Avanade Switzerland
Business Transformation:
- Business Transformation: EY Switzerland
Microsoft Solutions
- Modern Work: BitHawk
- Security: scopewyse
- Business Applications: novaCapta
- Azure: MDW Partners
We are also proud to shine a light on the exceptional achievements of this year’s special awardees:
- The Microsoft Switerland Startup of the Year accolade is awarded to legal-i, in recognition of their pioneering advancements in the realm of legal technology.
- The Power Women Award is conferred upon Savitha Chennagiri, celebrating her remarkable influence and leadership in the technology sector.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the victors for their exceptional achievements and eagerly anticipate another year of mutual growth and success.
There is more to celebrate: MCAPS Start for Partners
In preparation for Ignite and the start of our fiscal year, we are inviting our partners to join us for a digital event starting July 10, 2024, called MCAPS Start for Partners. We invite all partners to join us virtually to hear about how we are empowering customers and partners through AI transformation, our strategic investments, new priorities, and key program changes, as well as to celebrate all Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winners. Registration for MCAPS Start for Partners is now open.
