MANCHESTER, UK, July 30, 2026 – BCN has expanded its strategic relationship with Microsoft after securing Microsoft Managed Partner status. The recognition acknowledges the company’s growing expertise in delivering cloud, data, security and AI solutions, while reinforcing its role in helping UK organisations accelerate digital transformation through Microsoft’s technology ecosystem.
The designation gives BCN greater opportunities to collaborate with Microsoft teams on customer engagements, ensuring closer alignment on business objectives and increasing co-sell opportunities. It also reflects the company’s sustained investment in Microsoft capabilities, technical certifications and successful customer outcomes across the UK mid-market.
Rob Davies, CEO at BCN, said: “Achieving Microsoft Managed Partner status reflects the capability, commitment, and customer outcomes our team has delivered over many years. More importantly, it strengthens our ability to help organisations navigate one of the most significant technology shifts of our generation.
“Our ambition is simple: to help customers realise tangible business value from AI, data, cloud and security technologies through practical, secure and measurable transformation. This closer alignment with Microsoft enables us to bring even greater expertise, innovation and support to organisations looking to accelerate their digital and AI ambitions.”
Liz Leigh-Bowler, Director Partner Development at Microsoft UK, said: “As organisations increasingly look to harness the power of AI, partners like BCN play a critical role in helping customers innovate with confidence. We’re thrilled to welcome BCN as a Microsoft Managed Partner and look forward to accelerating our shared growth and customer success.”
Demand for AI, automation and intelligent business technologies continues to grow as organisations look for new ways to improve productivity and competitiveness. Through its enhanced partnership with Microsoft, BCN is well positioned to help customers translate AI strategies into practical solutions that deliver measurable business benefits.
As a Microsoft-first technology partner, BCN continues to support organisations in building secure, scalable foundations for AI adoption. Its expertise covers Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Copilot, Security, Data & AI and Managed Services, enabling customers to progress confidently through every stage of their digital transformation.
BCN has also embraced Microsoft’s AI technologies within its own business operations before introducing them to customers. By applying these tools internally, the company has developed valuable implementation experience, allowing it to offer customers practical guidance based on proven real-world use cases.
The company’s Microsoft credentials reinforce its technical expertise. BCN holds every core Microsoft Solutions Partner designation, has achieved multiple advanced specialisations and was one of the first organisations worldwide to earn Microsoft’s Support Services designation. Together, these achievements demonstrate the depth of BCN’s Microsoft capabilities and its commitment to helping customers generate long-term value from technology investments.
