Manchester-headquartered digital transformation company ANS has been named UK 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year, recognised for excellence in innovation and customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
The firm was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners, with winners selected from more than 4,600 nominations across various award categories.
Richard Thompson, CEO of ANS, said: “Our journey with Microsoft has been nothing short of transformative. After being honoured as the Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year in 2024, we are proud to now be recognised as the 2025 Microsoft UK Partner of the Year — a testament to the strength and vision of our collaboration.
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“Together, we are not just challenging the status quo in the UK; we are actively shaping the future of technology, driving innovation across both commercial and public sectors. Our unwavering commitment to making technology universally accessible is at the heart of our contribution to the UK’s AI revolution, empowering organisations and communities to thrive in an era of unprecedented change.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate organisations that have developed outstanding applications, services, and AI innovations using Microsoft Cloud technology. The Country Partner of the Year Award specifically recognises partners delivering secure, high-impact solutions and demonstrating strong growth in customer base or revenue.
Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. This year, our partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI platforms to deliver transformative solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation. The energy and ingenuity across our ecosystem continue to inspire us.”
The awards were announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which will take place in San Francisco from November 18–21.
