Nigel Everett (Defend)
Credit: IDG
Local cyber security specialist Defend was named as Microsoft's New Zealand partner of the year at the software giant's global awards over night, with Tauranga-based LawVu named as finalist.
Two other Kiwi companies were named as global category finalists, Enlighten Designs in the Power BI category and Vodafone NZ in the meetings, calling and devices for Microsoft Teams section.
Microsoft's chief partner officer A/NZ, Rachel Bondi, said the awards made at Microsoft giant Inspire partner conference recognised partners across the globe for their innovative use of Microsoft technologies to help customers succeed.
This year’s awards were the most successful ever for our A/NZ partners, she said.
"Collectively, they won a record five awards, and a further 14 companies were finalists."
More than 3900 Microsoft partners from over 126 countries submitted nominations for the 58 awards recognising everything from partner excellence in cloud to edge technologies, to entrepreneurial spirit and social impact.
Defend had "reshaped the security landscape in New Zealand", working in partnership with organisations on their cyber resiliency so they could continue to operate, innovate, and adapt securely to new ways of working, the awards citation said.
"Defend helped Foodstuffs North Island build a best-in-class, modern and secure supply chain," it said. "This enabled Foodstuffs North Island to ensure that food was on shelves during COVID-19 and spend more time focusing on higher-value areas of the business."
The award was the ultimate recognition for all Defend team members who directly and indirectly supported the company's customers, Defend CEO Nigel Everett said.
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