Barhead named a leader for MS Power Platform and Dynamics 365 by ISG

Akkodis-acquired business application company Barhead has been recognised as a leader in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 by Information Services Group (ISG) for the fourth consecutive year.

The technology research and advisory firm also named Barhead a contender in artificial intelligence (AI) services for the Microsoft Clouds.

Barhead received the accolades in the annual ISG Provider Lens report on the Microsoft AI and Cloud ecosystem.

ISG evaluates service providers based on factors including capabilities, ability to deliver innovative business solutions, customer satisfaction and overall market impact.

"Barhead Solutions' strong Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities, depth of expertise, strong local market presence and aggressive investment road map have earned it a leadership position in ISG's Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem Provider Lens for Power Platform Services," Michael Barnes, ISG's lead analyst in Australia, said.

Barhead's portfolio has been strengthened by several successful projects, including implementations with the Australian Red Cross, Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania and Marrickville Legal Centre.

These achievements contributed to the company's positioning in the report's Leader Quadrant and helped secure recognitions such as the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year.

"I'm proud of Barhead's achievements as a Leader in Power Platform and Dynamics 365 and excited about what we can achieve with Akkodis," Ken Struthers, former Barhead chief executive and current Akkodis vice president of Microsoft Solutions, said.

"Barhead's ISG recognition highlights its deep Microsoft expertise, now amplified by Akkodis' local and global strengths in data, analytics, and AI," Peter Hawkins, chief executive of Akkodis Australia, said.

"Together, we're helping clients build scalable, future-ready solutions that drive continuous innovation and operational excellence."

Barhead operates as a Microsoft business applications partner with cross-industry expertise in customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning and low-code solutions, supporting clients in modernising their systems and processes.