Neckarsulm, 16 September 2026 – Bechtle AG has been selected for the AI Business Solution’s 2026-2027 Microsoft Inner Circle membership. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Bechtle in the top echelon of Microsoft’s AI Business Solutions global network of partners. It's widely acknowledged that Inner Circle members perform at a high-level by delivering valuable and innovative solutions that help organizations excel.
Inner Circle members are invited to the Inner Circle Summit in Spring 2027 as well as virtual meetings between September 2026 and June 2027, where they will have a unique opportunity to discuss strategy with Microsoft executives and fellow Inner Circle partners, while learning more about the Microsoft’s road maps and future plans, establish strong executive connections, and collaborate on best practices.
“Being accepted into the Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle once again is a special recognition of our successful collaboration with Microsoft and our continued commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our customers,” said Stefan Heim, Vice President Business Applications, Bechtle AG. “It also underscores the outstanding work of our experts, who help businesses and public-sector organisations realise tangible value from Microsoft’s business solutions. Their expertise and close customer relationships play a key role in strengthening our market position and enabling us to build on that success. Together, we are creating the foundations for sustained business success in an increasingly digital world.”
Having first joined Microsoft’s Inner Circle in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, Bechtle and its subsidiaries have remained among Microsoft’s leading partners, benefiting from close collaboration and regular strategic exchange. Offering the full spectrum of modern Microsoft business solutions, Bechtle helps companies and public-sector organisations deploy business applications and AI solutions effectively to achieve measurable business benefits.
Bechtle helps organisations address key challenges including process efficiency, skills shortages, and growing sustainability, compliance and transparency requirements. Germany’s largest IT system house supports customers in identifying, implementing and continuously developing digital business processes. To help organisations realise the full potential of artificial intelligence, Bechtle has developed tailored workshop and consulting services and, as a certified Microsoft Learning Partner, helps businesses and public-sector organisations build and further develop the capabilities required to unlock the full value of modern Microsoft and AI solutions.
“Inner Circle partners represent our top selling partners worldwide. But it is more than a sales recognition; it’s a community of industry leaders who work closely with Microsoft to accelerate innovation, share experience and shape the future of AI-powered business transformation. The collaboration and commitment to customer success demonstrated by this community helps us advance the entire AI Business Solutions partner ecosystem around the world to deliver transformative business outcomes at scale,” said Niels Jensen, Microsoft AI Business Solutions ERP Lead in Enterprise Partner Solutions.
The close and successful relationship between Bechtle and Microsoft is also evident in further awards. In 2025, Bechtle received both the global Surface Reseller Partner of the Year award and the Act to Accelerate Security & Trust Award, reflecting the depth of collaboration across Microsoft’s entire portfolio, from hardware to business applications.
