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Microsoft Recognizes Sulava as Global Partner of the Year

On November 13, 2025, Microsoft awarded Sulava, a leader in AI solutions and Copilot technology associated with The Digital Neighborhood, the title of Global Copilot and AI Agent Partner of the Year. This recognition highlights the significant contributions Sulava has made in reshaping how organizations leverage AI for improved business performance and innovation.

The Rise of AI in Business Innovation

In today's digital landscape, AI is increasingly seen as the new engine driving innovation and business efficiency. Jean-Yves Charlier, CEO of The Digital Neighborhood, noted that their community of over 1,500 consultants and engineers is redefining work methodologies, fostering instantaneous information flow, smooth collaboration, and continual value creation. He emphasized that the partnership with Microsoft is critical to this transformation, and the award underscores the tangible changes brought about through their collaboration rather than mere experimentation.

AI has shifted from being a preliminary enhancement of productivity to a pivotal differentiator in competitive sectors. Organizations that excel are those that incorporate AI not merely as a tool but as a fundamental ally in daily decision-making and workflow management. Sulava’s work with Microsoft's Copilot and AI Agents exemplifies how such transformations are operationalized, leading to faster customer insights, precise strategic execution, and measurable technology ROI.

Celebrating Achievement in AI Excellence

The Microsoft Partner of the Year award honors partners who have demonstrated excellence in developing and implementing exceptional applications, services, devices, and AI innovations in the Microsoft cloud over the past year. This year's award recipients were selected from an impressive pool of over 4,600 nominations spanning more than 100 countries. Sulava, headquartered in Finland as part of The Digital Neighborhood, was recognized for its outstanding global solutions and services focusing on innovation in Copilot and AI Agents. This award category acknowledges partners redefining business impacts through scalable workflows and AI-driven intelligence, creating substantial value on a business-wide basis.

Nicole Dezen, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Partner Experience, congratulated all winners and finalists of the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 awards. She shared that Microsoft's partners leveraged the transformative power of Azure cloud and AI platforms to deliver solutions that redefine the innovation landscape. The awardees embody what can be achieved when technology merges with vision to empower customers globally.

The Digital Neighborhood’s Role in AI Adoption

Based in Amsterdam, The Digital Neighborhood has a robust relationship with Microsoft across Europe, reflected in several key positions within Microsoft’s inner circle and a notable count of 23 Microsoft MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). The organization is notable for being a FastTrack Solution Architect partner specializing in Power Platform, an AI partner, a priority member of Copilot Jumpstart, and a global partner of ESI. Furthermore, it holds elite designations in both Microsoft ADX (Azure Data Explorer) and Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Analysis.

With a track record of successive wins as Microsoft's Partner of the Year in various domains, The Digital Neighborhood maintains four seats on Microsoft's partner advisory council and was among the first partners worldwide to commercially implement Copilot. The organization continually advances the evolution of AI and Copilot within Microsoft's ecosystem through participation in exclusive programs and early release initiatives.

Ira Keskitalo, CEO of Sulava, echoed the sentiment that AI only holds value when it fundamentally changes workforce dynamics and operational practices. He remarked that this award stands as a testament to Digital Neighborhood's clients’ achievements through purposeful application of Copilot and AI agents, enabling quicker insights, smarter collaboration, and meaningful outcomes.

The announcement of the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 winners comes ahead of the upcoming Microsoft Ignite, set to take place from November 18 to 21 in San Francisco. The complete list of categories, winners, and finalists can be found at Microsoft Official Site.

About The Digital Neighborhood

The Digital Neighborhood is a collaborative community of European technology companies specializing in AI and Microsoft's cloud solutions. With over 1,500 consultants, engineers, and specialists across seven countries, the organization aims to provide a holistic AI-driven approach to business transformation. Its community comprises several companies, including TrueFullstaq, Pink Elephant, Iquality, and more. Based in Amsterdam, The Digital Neighborhood is committed to assisting its 2,400 clients in adopting cutting-edge technologies and achieving their digital objectives. As they state, "Partner with one of us, and you’ll have the capabilities of all. Just select the expertise you need."