REDMOND, WA – 18/11/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – In a year marked by rapid advancements in cloud and AI technologies, SOUTHWORKS has distinguished itself on the global stage with major accolades from Microsoft. The software engineering firm has been awarded the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Gaming Award and selected as a finalist for the Innovate with Azure AI Platform Award, underscoring the company’s continued leadership in next-generation software development.
Microsoft’s annual Partner of the Year Awards highlight organizations that have delivered exceptional solutions built on Microsoft Cloud and AI platforms. More than 4,600 nominations were reviewed across multiple categories, with honorees chosen for their innovation, customer impact, and excellence in deploying Microsoft technologies.
SOUTHWORKS received the Gaming Award for its role in developing new gaming capabilities powered by Microsoft technologies—work that has enabled studios to build immersive experiences, scale game worlds, and leverage modern cloud architectures. The company’s recognition as a finalist for the Azure AI innovation category further reflects its growing influence in the AI engineering space, where it helps enterprises translate generative AI concepts into robust, production-ready applications.
CTO Johnny Halife expressed gratitude for the honors, noting that SOUTHWORKS’ mission centers on helping customers push the boundaries of creativity and technical exploration. “These recognitions reflect the deep collaboration between SOUTHWORKS and Microsoft,” said Halife. “From supporting game developers as they construct new digital worlds on Azure to partnering with enterprises deploying advanced AI assistants, our teams are committed to transforming bold ideas into real, impactful solutions.”
For more than two decades, SOUTHWORKS has maintained a close engineering partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration has included cloud modernization projects, DevOps transformation, Azure migration initiatives, and the creation of AI-first products, including generative AI tools and intelligent software systems.
Microsoft Chief Partner Officer Nicole Dezen commended this year’s award recipients and finalists. “Our partners continue to demonstrate how Microsoft Cloud and AI can redefine innovation globally,” Dezen said. “The 2025 honorees show what’s possible when vision and technology come together to empower organizations everywhere.”
Additional information about the awards can be found on the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards announcement page.
About SOUTHWORKS
SOUTHWORKS is the creator of Development on Demand, an engineering model designed to help organizations accelerate development, innovate strategically, and scale with confidence. With deep expertise in AI, cloud computing, and high-performance engineering, the company partners with leading enterprises worldwide to deliver the right solutions at the right moment.
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