CHICAGO – Aug. 28, 2026 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced its inclusion in the 2026-2027 Microsoft Inner Circle for AI Business Solutions. The recognition reflects the company’s outstanding performance as a Microsoft AI Business Solutions partner, dedication to shared customers and commitment to business excellence, earning Sikich a place among Microsoft’s the top 1% of strategic partners worldwide for the fourth year in a row.
Sikich connects Microsoft business applications, cloud infrastructure, AI and data analytics with the governance and industry insight clients need to move from strategy to execution. As one of only 10 Microsoft Managed Partners in AI Business Process, this integrated approach helps clients assess data readiness, secure their environments and align technology investments with desired business goals. Sikich helps clients identify and prioritize results by combining business advisory and industry expertise with deep technology capabilities, prepare data and cloud environments, pursue available Microsoft funding and investment programs where eligible, implement solutions, establish risk and governance controls and scale responsibly.
The program brings together a select group of strategic Microsoft partners for yearlong engagement with Microsoft leaders across engineering, marketing, sales and other areas. Through its continued participation in the Microsoft Inner Circle program, Sikich will exchange insights with Microsoft leaders and strategic partners, learn about emerging technology priorities and collaborate on approaches to AI-driven business transformation. This level of alignment expands opportunities to engage Microsoft leaders and resources in support of client strategies and eligible transformation initiatives.
“Our continued inclusion in the Microsoft Inner Circle reflects the strength of our relationship with Microsoft and the results we’re delivering together for our clients,” said Kevin Johnson, principal at Sikich. “That alignment gives us greater opportunities to connect clients with Microsoft expertise, resources and investments while bringing Sikich’s industry, advisory and technology expertise to accelerate transformation and drive meaningful business outcomes.”
Sikich delivers end-to-end technology solutions built on Microsoft platforms, helping organizations across manufacturing, wholesale distribution, construction data centers, legal, healthcare, insurance, equipment lifecycle management, government, and and not-for-profit industries improve performance and accelerate digital transformation. The company combines deep industry experience with expertise in business applications, cloud infrastructure, AI and data analytics to help clients achieve secure, digital transformation and accelerate their AI and agentic journey.
To learn more about Sikich’s Microsoft capabilities and AI-powered business solutions, visit www.sikich.com/technology/products/dynamics-365.
About Sikich
Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.
Sikich has approximately 2,500 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.
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