Xebia Recognized as a Finalist of 2026 Microsoft Training Partner of the Year

Summary:

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate partners delivering exceptional customer outcomes through Microsoft Cloud, AI, services, and devices. Xebia has been named a Finalist for the 2026 Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year Award (Global), a highly competitive category with 30+ entries, including several decade-long Microsoft partners.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA — November 11, 2026 — Xebia today announced it has been named a finalist of the Training 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.  

Being named a global Finalist for Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year award 2026 puts Xebia among the top three training partners worldwide. Training over 100,000 professionals across 11 countries earned us that place. This recognition strengthens our commitment to our core value of sharing knowledge. Thank you to our Microsoft consultants and every Xebian who made it happen.

Brijesh Kohli

VP and Global Head - Xebia Academy

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate partners delivering exceptional customer outcomes through Microsoft Cloud, AI, services, and devices. This year’s winners and finalists were selected from more than 4,500 nominations submitted worldwide across a diverse range of categories and geographies. Xebia was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in training in North America.  

Xebia has been named a “Finalist for the 2026 Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year Award (Global)” — a highly competitive category with 30+ entries, including several decade-long Microsoft partners.  

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. This year’s honorees are harnessing the power of Microsoft Cloud and AI to deliver transformative solutions, accelerate customer success, and expand what’s possible. Their ingenuity and impact inspire us, demonstrating what can be achieved when bold vision and technology come together to empower organizations around the world.

Nicole Dezen

Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President - Microsoft

The 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which will be held in San Francisco from November 17-20. Additional details on the 2026 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog. The complete list of categories, winners, and finalists can be found at 2026 Microsoft Finalists.

About Xebia: 

Xebia is a global AI-first digital transformation and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 4,500+ professionals across 17 countries, Xebia specializes in artificial intelligence, data and cloud, intelligent automation, and digital products and platforms. With a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture, Xebia equips organizations to apply emerging technologies that accelerate business innovation and drive sustainable competitive advantage. Xebia leads with a responsible and human-centric approach to AI, ensuring organizations shape a better tomorrow for all. 
 

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