Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 19 May 2025: Canon Business Services ANZ (CBS) today announced it has achieved all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among the top one percent of Microsoft partners in Australia. Canon Business Services leverages over 50 years of cumulative industry experience in delivering services and IT solutions across cloud, security, automation, outsourcing and more. This achievement underscores CBS's commitment to innovation, delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions across Microsoft's technology stack.

CBS is one of the few providers with end-to-end capability to provide comprehensive, custom solutions to deliver true business impact for their clients. This accomplishment allows CBS to leverage the full power of Microsoft's technology to streamline processes, create efficiencies, and deliver specialised services to its customers. CBS is one of only 42 partners in Australia to hold all six designations, out of 7000 partners.

CBS has a proven track record of delivering successful Microsoft technology solutions as part of a comprehensive suite of IT solutions, and its achievement of all six Solutions Partner designations is the next step in its commitment to innovation.

The six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations include:

• Business Applications – empowers businesses with integrated solutions that drive innovation and growth through Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Data and AI (Azure) - harnesses the power of Microsoft Azure to unlock insights and drive intelligent decision making through data analytics and AI.
• Digital and App Innovation (Azure) - transforms businesses with cloud applications and solutions on Microsoft Azure, enabling faster development and deployment.
• Infrastructure (Azure) - scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions that support business needs and accelerate digital transformation on Microsoft Azure.
• Security - advanced security solutions that protect businesses from cyber threats and ensure data privacy across all environments.
• Modern Work - seamless collaboration and productivity with Microsoft 365 tools and solutions that foster remote work, communication, and team engagement.

This capability is already benefiting CBS’s customers, most recently working with the SA Motor Sport Board, CBS’s expertise in Microsoft’s Modern Applications and Security designations enabled the development of a custom credentialling app solution for the Adelaide 500 (in 2025 the event is called the bp Adelaide Grand Final). CBS further leveraged Microsoft Dynamics 365 to enable the SA Motor Sport team to enhance their wider ticketing and marketing capabilities.

Rebecca Lawson, Commercial Manager at the South Australian Motor Sport Board said CBS’s use of Microsoft solutions resulted in improvements in “distribution speed, resource reduction, and overall operational efficiency.”

“We’ve just created a new digital advertising asset on the ticket, which is an exciting commercial opportunity,” Rebecca said. “We’ve also expanded the platform into a CRM that combines all the ticketing data, contact and account information for our sponsors, event suppliers, and trade activation partners.”

Luke Clark, CEO of Canon Business Services, said the achievement of all six designations was a significant opportunity for CBS and customers like the SA Motor Sport Board.

"This achievement reflects our proven track record of delivering tailored Microsoft solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers," Luke said. “Securing all six Solutions Partner designations demonstrates our commitment to staying at the forefront of technology and innovation, ensuring we can continue to provide Oceania businesses with the most effective and impactful solutions available."

Microsoft ANZ Partnership Development Manager Daniyel McAvoy congratulated CBS on the achievement.

“We congratulate and acknowledge the incredible investment that Canon Business Services has made, achieving all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations,” Daniyel said. “Canon Business Services is a valuable partner in the Microsoft ecosystem, and we look forward to continuing our partnership, Securing the cyber foundation of the future and developing innovative solutions with provable value AI for businesses across Australia and New Zealand."

For CBS customers, this achievement translates to a deeper level of Microsoft expertise and a broader range of innovative solutions, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.

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