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:

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: 

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:

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

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.
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.
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.

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.

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