Awards & specialisations
We don’t just talk about impact. We deliver it.
A lot of organisations say they’re experts. We prefer to show it.
With more than 15 years of experience across Australia, the Netherlands and India, we help organisations take the next step in cloud, security, data and AI. Not by starting yet another project, but by creating real progress.
Microsoft recognises that. And our customers do too.
Expertise
Cloud, AI, Data & Security
25+
international awards
12
certified specialisations
Our awards
More than a decade of recognition from Microsoft — worldwide, regionally and locally.
Not because we pitch the prettiest story, but because we consistently deliver results that move organisations forward:
Our awards
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Winner, Modern Work: Employee Experience (2024)
- Microsoft Australia Country Partner of the Year — Finalist (2024)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Employee Engagement (2023)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Converged Communications (2023)
- Microsoft Australia Partner of the Year — Winner, Partner for Purpose (2023)
- Microsoft Netherlands Partner of the Year — Finalist (2023)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Winner, Modern Workplace for Frontline Workers (2022)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Runner‑up, Social Impact Community Response (2022)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Modern Endpoint Management (2021)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Modern Workplace for Frontline Workers (2021)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Apps & Solutions for Microsoft Teams (2021)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Employee Experience (2021)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Winner, Modern Workplace & Teams (2019 & 2020)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Winner, Teamwork (2018)
- Microsoft Australia Partner of the Year — Winner, Empower Your Employees (2017)
- European Cloud First, Mobile First Award (2016)
- Microsoft Australia Partner of the Year —Winner, Customer Lifecycle Management (2016)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Content & Collaboration (2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Winner, Healthcare (2015)
- Microsoft Australia Partner of the Year — Winner, Emerging Partner (2015)
- Worldwide Partner of the Year — Finalist, Healthcare (2014)
- Microsoft Cloud Partner Award (2012, 2013 & 2014)
- 6× FD Gazelle Award for fastest‑growing companies (six consecutive years)
Microsoft solution partner designations
Rapid Circle holds all core Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner designations, demonstrating validated expertise across the full Microsoft Cloud ecosystem:
Microsoft solution partner designations
- Solutions Partner – Microsoft Cloud
- Solutions Partner – Data & AI
- Solutions Partner – Digital & App Innovation
- Solutions Partner – Business Applications
- Solutions Partner – Modern Work
- Solutions Partner – Security
- Solutions Partner – Infrastructure
Our specialisations
Deep technical expertise, independently validated.
Every specialisation is a strict audit. And every audit demands the highest level of security, technical capability, customer results and delivery quality.
We’re certified in areas including:
Our specialisations
- Specialisation – Copilot
- Specialisation – Adoption & Change Management
- Specialisation – Calling for Microsoft Teams
- Specialisation – Identity and Access Management
- Specialisation – Meetings and Meeting Rooms for Microsoft Teams
- Specialisation – Teamwork Deployment
- Specialisation – Threat Protection
- Specialisation – Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
- Specialisation – Microsoft Low Code Application Development
- Specialisation – Cloud Security
- Specialisation – Information Protection and Governance
- Specialisation – Modernize Endpoints
Why relevant for you?
Because awards are nice, but you need confidence.
Confidence that your partner knows how to implement cloud and AI without friction, delays or risk.
Confidence that they deliver more than tools, they deliver business outcomes.
Confidence that when things get complex, they don’t step back. They step in.
Our awards show we deliver.
Our specialisations prove our expertise is independently validated.
For you, that means solutions that are reliable, scalable and future‑ready, and a partner that helps you get to what’s next faster.
Frequently asked questions
What do Microsoft partner awards say about a company?
They show that a partner has demonstrated excellence in areas like cloud transformation, employee experience, AI, or security. Awards are based on customer success, innovation, and technical capability — not on promises.
What is the difference between a Microsoft award and a specialisation?
Awards are annual recognitions from Microsoft based on results and innovation.
Specialisations are independently audited certifications proving deep technical expertise in specific areas like security, identity, modern work or Teams.
How do Microsoft specialisations benefit me as a customer?
Specialisations confirm that a partner meets strict criteria for security, delivery quality, customer success and technical depth. It means you’re working with a partner who has demonstrated mastery — not one who’s still figuring it out.
Are Microsoft specialisations difficult to earn?
Yes. Each specialisation requires an external audit, evidence of successful projects, certified experts and proven security‑ and governance standards. Only a small percentage of partners meet the requirements.