LAB³ Wins 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for New Zealand

LAB³ has won the Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for New Zealand. We were among a global field of top Microsoft partners demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions, based on Microsoft technology. 

LAB³ was selected for our sophisticated AI offerings and secure cloud platforms that empower clients to safely leverage data and drive innovation. Awards were classified in various categories, with honourees chosen from more than 4,600 nominations across over 100 countries. 

Working closely with Microsoft, LAB³ has helped enterprises and government agencies modernise technology environments, strengthen data security, and unlock measurable business value through the responsible adoption of AI. 

“The Award win really comes down to the ‘Number 8 Wire’ mentality of our Kiwi clients and their foresight in identifying the need to drive AI innovation,” said Kerry Purcell, CEO, LAB³. 

“LAB³ delivers not just AI solutions but the roadmap for all organisations managing personal data to safely adopt AI at scale. The incredible teamwork between LAB³ and Microsoft is leading to outstanding results for our clients.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year.

“Winning Country Partner of the Year is deeply rewarding for the LAB³ team,” said Tayla Kaa, Alliance Partner, LAB³. “It recognises our dedication not just over the past year, but over previous years in helping Kiwi businesses modernise in the cloud. LAB³ has always been committed to working closely with the local team at Microsoft as well as Global HQ, combining our strengths and technologies and achieving positive business outcomes for our shared clients.” 

LAB³ won the Microsoft Growth Partner Award for Australia back in 2020, and winning in New Zealand reflects our continued success.

“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards,” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft.  

“This year, our partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI platforms to deliver transformative solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation. The energy and ingenuity across our ecosystem continue to inspire us. The 2025 honourees exemplify what’s possible when technology and vision unite to empower customers around the world.” 

The 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite which is Microsoft’s largest global conference for developers, IT professionals and partners, and will be held in San Francisco from November 18–21, 2025. Additional details on the 2025 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found here.