Bytes Technology Group and Microsoft: 40 years of partnership and the AI opportunity

Today, as organisations enter a new AI-powered era, BTG is helping customers not just keep up but get ahead, unlocking new ways of working, competing and growing. Recently, our CEO Sam Mudd sat down with Nick Hedderman, UK & Ireland Channel Lead at Microsoft, to explore how this next era is unfolding and what it means for ambitious organisations.

The power of our people

Colleagues from across Bytes Technology Group came together at our recent Sales and Technical Kick Off events, bringing teams across Bytes Software Services and Phoenix Software together to align, reconnect and set the direction for the year ahead.

As we enter the new financial year, the momentum from these sessions ensures our teams are focused, aligned and ready to support customers in achieving their goals.

Bytes Technology Group recognised in FTSE Women Leaders Review Top 10

Bytes Technology Group (BTG) has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading businesses for gender representation at board level, securing a Top 10 position in the latest FTSE Women Leaders Review.

Bytes Software Services named Global Finalist in Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards for Azure Marketplace

Bytes Technology Group is proud to share that Bytes Software Services has been recognised as a Global Finalist in the prestigious Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025.

Strategic vendor partnerships

No single organisation can solve the scale and complexity of today’s technology challenges alone. That’s why at Bytes Technology Group (BTG), strong vendor partnerships are central to how we deliver innovation, security and scale for our clients.

Delivering real world impact with Microsoft AI

Across the UK public sector, organisations are under pressure to deliver faster, smarter services in the face of growing demand and tighter budgets. From the NHS tackling waiting list backlogs to central government departments managing complex tax frameworks, the need for efficiency and innovation has never been greater. 

FTSE4Good

In July 2025, Bytes Technology Group (BTG) achieved a new milestone in its sustainability journey with confirmation of its inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. 

Driving AI adoption together: BTG and Microsoft UK in conversation

AI is changing how organisations operate, and Bytes Technology Group is at the heart of that transformation. Our CEO, Sam Mudd, recently joined Darren Hardman, CEO of Microsoft UK, for a conversation about how BTG is enabling real-world AI adoption in public and private sectors and how Microsoft’s platform and partnership is helping make it possible. Here’s a summary of the key topics from the discussion, with a closer look at how BTG is leading on AI implementation across the UK.

Meet the team: the minds behind the machines

At a time when digital transformation is reshaping every sector, having the right leadership and vision is critical. In this piece, Chief Technology Officers from Phoenix Software and Bytes Software Services explain how they’re helping businesses navigate rapid change, adopt emerging technologies like AI, and build more resilient, future-ready operations. Through their insights, we explore the biggest challenges facing UK organisations today - and how a people-first, strategy-led approach to transformation is key to long-term success.

In conversation with: Sam Mudd, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at BTG

From starting her journey in tech during a gap year to becoming CEO of a FTSE-listed company, Sam Mudd’s career has been shaped by curiosity, empathy, and bold decision-making. In this exclusive Q&A, Sam shares how her early background in psychology influences her leadership style, the values that drive her, and her vision for the future of Bytes Technology Group (BTG) - including how AI, agility, and culture play a central role in its next chapter.