Telstra Purple clinches double wins at the 2021 Microsoft Singapore Partner of the Year Awards

Telstra Purple was announced as the winner of two categories at the 2021 Microsoft Singapore Partner of the Year Awards; clinching top spot in the “Future of Work Transformation” and “Societal Impact” categories.

The annual event recognised and celebrated Microsoft partners in Singapore who have demonstrated remarkable success in delivering cutting-edge innovation, built on Microsoft’s technology, for customers across an incredible range of key industries, including the public sector, financial services, manufacturing, and small and mid-size enterprises.

Future of Work Transformation Partner of the Year Award

Telstra Purple was recognised for providing outstanding solutions and services that helped move the needle for customers in transforming their workplace to achieve their digital transformation goals through the implementation and adoption of Microsoft 365.

Societal Impact Partner of the Year Award

Additionally, Telstra Purple also landed the win in the Societal Impact category. A new category open for submission at this year’s awards, it honours a best-in-class Microsoft partner who has empowered organisations to leverage technology for driving greater impact on the world’s most pressing issues. Telstra Purple showcased how its solutions enabled organisations such as non-profits and corporates to be more productive and innovative so that they can better meet the needs of underserved communities or advance environmental sustainability.

Geraldine Kor, Managing Director, South Asia and Country Managing Director, Singapore, Telstra said, “The award wins are a testament to the strengths and capabilities offered by Telstra Purple; helping our customers and partners bring together Telstra Enterprise’s business technology services capabilities to deliver bespoke outcome-based transformative tech solutions. We look forward to continuing to partner closely with Microsoft and our clients to drive impactful and transformational outcomes for them.”

Awards were presented for 24 categories – the highest number presented to date – including six awards for Microsoft partners in APAC. Award winners were selected based on their solution’s positive business impact, their commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences, the strategic value and high impact of their solution on the market, as well as their exemplary use of Microsoft technologies.

“Over the past year, we have seen economies and businesses adapt to the challenges that the global pandemic has brought on by leveraging digital transformation strategies as they transform for success in the future,” said Kevin Chan, Global Partner Solutions Lead, Microsoft Singapore. “We are pleased to congratulate Telstra Purple on being selected as a two-time winner at the 2021 Microsoft Singapore Partner of the Year Awards. Their adaptability, resilience and impetus for digital inclusivity as they built solutions on the Microsoft Cloud is a shining example of why we continue to invest in a deep robust ecosystem of partnerships, to help every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more.”