Valorem Reply wins Microsoft’s Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year Award
Valorem Reply, a subsidiary of Reply, has won the Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year Award at the annual Microsoft awards.
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from more than 4,600 nominations across more than 100 countries.
Valorem Reply was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in the Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year Award category. This award celebrates partners that lead with inclusive design, accessibility, and innovation to help customers and communities achieve more.
US-headquartered Valorem Reply, which also serves the UK and Europe market, was recognised for its ability to advance digital equity and create measurable impact through inclusive solutions powered by Microsoft technologies.
“We’re proud of Valorem Reply for earning this recognition,” said Filippo Rizzante, CTO at Reply. “Their work exemplifies our shared commitment to inclusion and to using technology as a catalyst for opportunity and meaningful change. This award reflects the dedication and creativity of the Valorem Reply team, who continue to demonstrate how innovation and inclusivity can come together to make a lasting impact and how technology can be harnessed for social good.”
Among Valorem Reply’s initiatives lauded by Microsoft is the creation of a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Iconem and Sagepath Reply, which leverages AI and immersive 3D visualization to preserve cultural heritage and make one of the world’s most iconic landmarks accessible to audiences everywhere.
In another case, a well-known art museum partnered with Valorem Reply to explore how AI could make its vast collection more accessible to people with visual impairments. Using Azure OpenAI’s vision capabilities, the consulting firm built a web application that generates descriptive text for artworks, giving online visitors a richer, more inclusive experience.
Reply was a double winner at the awards ceremony, with Root16 Reply being named Systems Integrator Emerging Partner of the Year for the Americas. Root16 Reply specialises in Microsoft CRM consulting and system integration services.
“Congratulations to Reply for winning two Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards,” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft.
