Vodafone Business Celebrates Win as Microsoft’s 2025 Telco Innovation Partner of the Year

Vodafone Business has been named Microsoft’s 2025 Telco Innovation Partner of the Year, a prestigious global award that recognises partners delivering outstanding innovation and customer solutions using Microsoft technology.

Selected from more than 4,600 nominations across 100 countries, Vodafone Business stood out for its commitment to helping small businesses thrive in a digital world. The award highlights key achievements, including the launch of Vodafone Managed Services for seamless Microsoft 365 onboarding across Germany, Ireland and Romania, and the opening of new Cyber Security Centres in Germany and Romania to protect SMBs moving to the cloud. It also celebrates the rollout of Teams Phone Mobile in the UK and Germany, enabling frontline and hybrid workers to stay connected wherever they are.

Marika Auramo, CEO of Vodafone Business, said:

“When two technology leaders come together, we can make a real difference to our customers. Winning this accolade is a real testament to our exceptional sales and technology teams, who work tirelessly to build industry-leading services that deliver value.”

This recognition also reflects Vodafone’s investment in skills and certifications. As of September 2025, Vodafone expanded its Microsoft certifications from 150 to over 400, achieving 25 Solution Partner Designations and the Azure Specialization for Infrastructure and Database Migration.

Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, congratulated Vodafone Business and other winners, saying:

“Our partners have harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI platforms to deliver solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation.”

The announcement comes ahead of Microsoft Ignite, taking place in San Francisco from 18–21 November.