CHICAGO – Feb. 5, 2026 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced that it has been accepted into the Ready Tier of Microsoft’s Copilot Jumpstart Program. This Microsoft initiative is designed to help eligible organizations adopt AI quickly, responsibly and with measurable impact.
As a Ready Tier partner, Sikich will guide organizations through a structured and accelerated path to AI value. The program helps customers identify high‑impact Copilot scenarios, validate them through focused proof‑of‑value sprints and establish the technical, governance and change‑management foundations needed for successful adoption. Through this engagement, eligible customers may also gain access to funding to offset portions of their AI enablement journey.
This designation reflects Sikich’s broader commitment and ongoing investments in data and AI capabilities that span the full AI lifecycle, from governance and risk management to data modernization, analytics and AI-driven transformation. The company’s approach emphasizes responsible AI adoption grounded in strong data foundations, security and organizational readiness, enabling clients to realize value at every stage of their AI journey.
“Achieving Copilot Jumpstart Ready status is a major milestone for Sikich. It validates the depth of our Microsoft expertise and our commitment to helping organizations adopt AI with confidence and speed,” said Sikich principal Rob Dowsett. “For our clients, this means faster access to funding, clearer guidance on where AI will drive real value and a partner who can accelerate their journey from experimentation to measurable business outcomes.”
Through Copilot Jumpstart, Sikich will help clients accelerate their vision-to-value timeline, typically within two to three weeks, by aligning on priority use cases, running targeted pilot scenarios, capturing user feedback and delivering a clear roadmap tied to business KPIs. Organizations can expect improved readiness across security, data and responsible AI guardrails, along with long term momentum supported by user enablement and change management strategies.
To learn more about Sikich’s Microsoft capabilities and AI-powered business solutions, visit https://www.sikich.com/technology/digital-transformation-solutions/copilot-for-microsoft-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 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.
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