Press Release

Gütersloh - Arvato Systems has been recognized as a leader in six areas of the Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem in the annual study conducted by IT analyst firm ISG. This once again underlines the performance and innovation capabilities of Arvato Systems, a long-standing Microsoft partner.

In the Microsoft context, the year 2024 stands for the increasingly close networking within the entire technology ecosystem. This phase is characterized by Microsoft's pioneering work in bringing together artificial intelligence and cloud technology.

As a long-standing and top-certified Microsoft partner, Arvato Systems has been on board right from the start and is doing an excellent job. This is also confirmed by ISG, which recognized Arvato Systems as a leader in six areas of the Microsoft ecosystem in the latest Provider Lens study. According to the study, Arvato Systems is a leading provider in the following areas

• Managed Services for Azure - Midmarket
• Microsoft 365 Services - Midmarket
• SAP on Azure Services
• Power Platform Services
• Generative AI Services for the Microsoft Clouds
• Dynamics 365 Services

Every year, the ISG report compares the performance of IT providers to support decision-makers in companies when procuring services. It is clear that Arvato Systems is very well positioned with regard to Microsoft's strategic focus on AI and cloud technologies. This is because the study evaluates the providers' performance based on their product portfolio and their competitiveness in relation to the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.

ISG writes in its assessment: "Arvato Systems offers a comprehensive and coherent range of services that includes consulting, customization, implementation, deployment, support and in-house development, and has thus been able to position itself among the leaders. Arvato Systems offers proven and proven good Microsoft Azure management with innovative and intelligent solutions for the design of future-oriented cloud services." The study continues: "Arvato Systems stands for excellence in digital transformation. The holistic solution approach guarantees seamless integration and sustainable organizational development."

According to ISG, Arvato Systems is also ideally positioned when it comes to AI, or generative AI, which is probably the most important topic for companies at the moment. The analysts state: "In the current market phase, Arvato Systems offers a wide range of GenAI solutions as well as the operation of GenAI solutions and LLM hosting. Both standardized and customized solutions are offered. They are driving digital transformation in Germany with innovative AI services and the strong Microsoft partnership to increase efficiency and productivity."