Oxford, United Kingdom — Oxford Computer Group today announced it has won the 2018 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award for Security and Compliance. 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.

Neil Coughlan, Managing Director at Oxford Computer Group, said “Identity and security is at the core of everything we do, and we are excited with this highly regarded recognition of our security and privacy services.

It reflects the excellent work and dedication of our team to provide quality and innovative solutions using Microsoft technology for large enterprises with data security, privacy and compliance challenges. We believe that when you know that access to your systems and data is secure, you are free to work creatively, flexibly and collaboratively.”

Awards were presented in several categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 2,600 entrants from 115 countries worldwide. Oxford Computer Group was recognised for providing outstanding solutions and services in security and compliance, notably for their innovative new Security and Privacy Service solution. The service evaluates and advances an organisation’s data security and privacy posture against recognised industry standards for security governance; improving visibility and security posture through continual assessment, technology implementation and ongoing support services.

“We are honored to recognise the UK based Oxford Computer Group as a Microsoft Global Partner of the Year,” said Gavriella Schuster, corporate vice president, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Corp. “Oxford Computer Group has distinguished itself as a top partner, exemplifying the remarkable expertise and innovation we see in our Microsoft partner community to deliver transformative solutions.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year.