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

Being named a Global Finalist in the Azure Marketplace category highlights the exceptional innovation, expertise and customer impact delivered by Bytes Software Services (BSS), cementing its position as a leader in Marketplace transformation and modern digital procurement. As organisations increasingly turn to digital marketplaces to simplify cloud procurement, the Azure Marketplace has become a critical platform for accelerating cloud adoption, managing spend, and improving governance.

A milestone achievement

Being named a global finalist is a major accomplishment - earned through BSS’s ability to:

• Guide organisations through more efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement via Azure Marketplace
• Maximise value from Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitments (MACC)
• Streamline purchasing cycles through standardised, Microsoft-approved terms
• Consolidate cost management and governance with Marketplace-driven visibility and control
• Support rapid deployment, billing simplification and co-sell alignment with Microsoft and ISV partners

This recognition reflects years of dedication, continuous improvement, and a customer-first approach embedded deeply within BSS.

Sam Mudd, CEO of Bytes Technology Group, commented, “Being named a global finalist is a tremendous achievement for Bytes Software Services and a proud moment for the entire Group. It reflects not only the technical expertise of the team, but also their dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus on delivering value for our customers. The Marketplace specialists are transforming how organisations procure and adopt cloud technologies, and this recognition is a testament to the talent, innovation, and commitment that exists within our business.”

A huge thank you to our teams and partners

This achievement belongs to the people behind it.

To the BSS Marketplace team, our Microsoft colleagues, our ISV ecosystem, and everyone across BSS who supports Marketplace-led transformation - thank you.#

We’re also grateful for the support and collaboration from partners who continue to innovate with us. Their success stories and endorsements were instrumental in achieving this award recognition.

Looking ahead

This global finalist status marks an important milestone, but it’s also a springboard. BSS will continue to:

• Build on its Marketplace excellence
• Strengthen co-sell and ISV alignment
• Support customers with new commercial models, governance frameworks and accelerated adoption paths
• Drive even greater value across Azure and Microsoft cloud services

On behalf of Bytes Technology Group, a huge congratulations to our colleagues in Bytes Software Services. We are immensely proud of this achievement and look forward to what comes next as we continue to help our customers transform with confidence.