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Qi wins the Emerging Excellence Award 2025 for Microsoft Activities

Qi is recognised for its proven performance, growing capability & real customer impact – powered by Microsoft technologies at Companial Connect UK&IE 2025

And this is why we were chosen for the award

  • Qi has demonstrated strong operational performance and significant capability growth through Microsoft- aligned training and certifications. By leveraging the Microsoft technology stack to deliver impactful, secure, and scalable solutions, Qi has consistently driven measurable customer success

  • Qi now stands out against its peers, with strong performance, accelerated capability growth through continuous Microsoft training and certification, and a track record of customer success powered by innovative solutions built using the Microsoft stack.

  • Qi consistently demonstrates excellence across its Microsoft- aligned services, combing above- average execution and meaningful innovation. The organisation delivers measurable value and tangible business gains for its customers, clearly outperforming peers with comparable Microsoft accreditations.

This is our commitment to our customers and the mission we are on, to win further awards! (Because who doesn’t love a pat on the head?)


The importance of staying ahead

Qi keeps pace with Microsoft’s Evolving Technology

As a Microsoft-aligned business, Qi understands that technology never stands still- and neither do our customers needs. Microsoft continuously advances its cloud, AI, business applications, security, and data platform, creating new opportunities for organisations to modernise, innovate, and operate more efficiently. To deliver the highest value to our customers, Qi stays firmly at the forefront of these developments. Here is just one example.

Staying current to deliver better outcomes

New Microsoft tools and capabilities are released every month, from AI-driven features in Microsoft 365 to enhanced automation in the Power Platform and security innovations across Azure. By keeping pace, Qi ensures that every solution we design and deliver leverages the latest, most effective technology available. This means greater productivity, improved security, and better business results for our clients.


Maintaining our competitive edge (let’s be honest – we want to retain customers and win new ones!)

The Microsoft partner ecosystem is dynamic and competitive, and customers increasingly choose partners who demonstrate innovation and expertise. Qi invests in continuous learning, certifications and technical capability- building so we can remain ahead of the curve. This enables us to offer forward-looking solutions that differentiate us in the market.

Aligned with Microsoft strategic vision

Microsoft’s roadmap is evolving rapidly driven by cloud adoption, AI transformation, data intelligence, and zero- trust security. By staying aligned with these priorities, Qi gains access to new programs, resources, and early insights that help us deliver cutting-edge solutions. This close alignment also strengthens our Microsoft partnership and allows us to better support our customers through co – selling opportunities and enhanced technical guidance.

Building stronger customer relationships

Our clients rely on Qi to keep their systems secure, efficient, and future-ready. By staying up date with the latest Microsoft technologies, we can recommend the right solutions at the right time, help customers navigate licensing and platforms changes, and ensure long- term value from their investments. This proactive approach reinforces trust and creates lasting relationships built on measurable outcomes.

Driving innovation and growth

Every new Microsoft release creates potential for innovation. Whether it’s unlocking automation through Power Apps, improving decision- making with data analytics, or integrating AI via Microsoft Copilot, Qi continuously explores these possibilities to help customers grow and adapt. Our commitment to staying current translates into new service offerings, better delivery quality, and more opportunities for customers to gain competitive advantage.


At Qi, staying ahead isn’t optional- it’s our promise to you

We are committed to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and delivering the full power of the Microsoft ecosystem to every organisation we support.


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Who is Companial and why we value this award so highly

History

QBS group was founded in 2013 and operated as a value-added SMB Distributor to the fastest- growing international network of Microsoft Partners, rebranding as Companial in 2022. the Companial network now consists of over 90 Business Partners across the UK and Ireland. Qi has been part of this network since its inception.

To receive this level of recognition from such a prestigious organisation means the world to the Qi team who work tirelessly to implement, innovate, develop, and support across the Microsoft Dynamics and the Microsoft stack.

Thought for the day

The Qi team has worked extremely hard to not just keep abreast of but pursue excellence across the Microsoft stack. Rest assured that work and appetite to understand, disseminate and deploy new Microsoft technologies to meet the needs of our customers, is not going to wane any time soon!  


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