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SoftwareOne Achieves Landmark Microsoft Copilot Specialization

SoftwareOne Holding AG, a leading software and cloud solutions provider headquartered in Stans, Switzerland, has made headlines by becoming one of the first companies worldwide to receive Microsoft Copilot Specialization. This prestigious certification recognizes SoftwareOne's expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot, expanding Copilot Chat, leveraging Copilot Studio for custom solutions, and enhancing capabilities through agent-based functionality.

Oliver Berchtold, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SoftwareOne, views this special recognition as a significant milestone for both customers and employees. He stated, "This certification demonstrates SoftwareOne's capacity to guide organizations from the pilot phase to successful implementation, positioning us as a trusted partner for maximizing the use of Copilot. Our goal is to ensure a smooth, secure, scalable, and compliance-oriented deployment of Copilot technologies, unleashing the power of agent scalability."

Notably, SoftwareOne's new specialization builds upon their proven record with Copilot initiatives. Over the past year, the company successfully delivered hundreds of Copilot engagements globally and executed 1,362 implementation and security projects. This extensive experience has enabled customers to design use cases, protect and manage data, drive user adoption, and achieve measurable increases in productivity.

With this achievement, SoftwareOne has increased its total number of Microsoft partner specializations to 21, further demonstrating its broad technical expertise and commitment to excellence in delivering innovative solutions. Operating in over 70 countries and leveraging deep Microsoft knowledge, SoftwareOne enables scalable, reproducible, and proven implementations within workplace AI programs.

Berchtold emphasized the company’s differentiating factor: a comprehensive end-to-end service model. He noted, "By combining advisory, design, implementation, and utilization strategies, we position ourselves for the future with Copilot Studio and agents. This allows us to leverage our proven AI implementation frameworks, ready-made templates, and pre-built agents, thus enabling customers to swiftly transition from experimentation to value creation responsibly. Our unique ability to provide such service offerings allows SoftwareOne to deliver results more quickly than competitors."

Juan Quesada, Global Partner Tech Lead at Microsoft, praised the significance of the Microsoft Copilot Specialization. He stated, "This certification helps customers quickly identify proven partners in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and agent-based scalability. By obtaining this certification, SoftwareOne demonstrates its ability to provide skills, impact, and safe deployments that customers expect when implementing AI in their workplaces."

Quesada was particularly pleased that SoftwareOne, as a partner with a global business footprint, was one of the first to achieve this certification. It reflects their capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients worldwide. Their proven success in supporting customers across regions in implementing AI solutions is a powerful testament to SoftwareOne's leadership and commitment to maximizing the value of Copilot for their clients.

What is Microsoft Copilot Specialization?

Microsoft Copilot Specialization is a recognition that validates partner capabilities across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and agents. The requirements for this certification include proven customer case studies related to performance, skill acquisition, and agent transformation.

For more details on SoftwareOne’s services for Microsoft 365 Copilot, visit their website.

Partnership with Crayon

SoftwareOne has established itself as a united entity with Crayon, delivering AI-driven software and cloud solutions on a global scale. This merged organization, with a presence in over 70 countries and around 13,000 professionals, blends global scale with local expertise to assist clients in cost reduction, growth acceleration, and effective handling of complex IT environments. Utilizing advanced expertise in cloud, software, data, and AI, they enable companies to modernize, drive innovation, and maximize value from technology investments. SoftwareOne is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) and Euronext Oslo with the ticker symbol SWON. For further information, visit www.softwareone.com.

Contact Information
Daniëlle van der Starre
SoftwareOne, Global Head of Media Relations
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tel. +31 (0)642108877, [email protected]

For inquiries regarding this news release:
SoftwareONE Japan Co., Ltd.
https://www.softwareone.com/ja-jp/
TEL: 03-5005-2801
E-mail: [email protected]

This release is a translation of the press release announced on September 8, 2025, at the company's headquarters in Switzerland.