LOGICALIS ACHIEVES MICROSOFT FRONTIER PARTNER STATUS TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE AI ADOPTION

LONDON, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology service provider, Logicalis, has achieved Microsoft Frontier Partner status alongside its Microsoft Copilot specialisation, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for organisations looking to scale AI securely, responsibly, with measurable business impact.

The recognition reinforces Logicalis' proven expertise across Microsoft Copilot, data and AI, security and cloud transformation as organisations move beyond AI pilots to enterprise-wide adoption.

Microsoft Frontier Partner status is awarded to partners with advanced expertise in delivering enterprise AI solutions using Microsoft's cloud and AI technologies, recognising organisations with the technical capability and experience to help customers adopt AI securely, responsibly and at scale.

Bob Bailkoski, Global CEO of Logicalis, said, "The next wave of enterprise transformation will be defined by organisations that can turn AI ambition into secure, measurable business impact. Achieving Microsoft Frontier Partner status, alongside our Copilot specialisation, positions Logicalis to help customers globally accelerate that shift with the confidence, governance and scale required to succeed."

As organisations move beyond AI pilots, Logicalis helps customers deploy Microsoft Copilot securely and at scale. Its Microsoft Copilot specialisation validates expertise in designing, deploying and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot through Copilot Studio and agentic AI.

Anita Swann, VP, Global Alliances at Logicalis, commented on the new partner status, "As we begin Microsoft's FY27 financial year, Logicalis is launching from a position of strength: 12 Microsoft Advanced Specialisations, the Microsoft Frontier Partner badge and our continued Azure Expert MSP status. These achievements reflect the depth of technical capability we have built across the Microsoft stack, from secure data foundations and governance to Copilot Studio, agents and enterprise-scale adoption."

"However," Swann continued, "technical capability alone isn't enough. Our 2026 Global CIO Report shows that while 94% of organisations have increased their appetite for AI, more than half believe adoption is already moving too fast. Organisations need a partner that can help them balance innovation with governance, security and measurable business outcomes.

That's exactly where our Microsoft expertise makes the biggest difference, helping customers move confidently from AI experimentation to delivering measurable business outcomes."

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LOGICALIS ACHIEVES MICROSOFT FRONTIER PARTNER STATUS TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE AI ADOPTION

BEIJING, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMAP, Alibaba's location-based services platform, has launched an upgraded version of its World Map service, expanding global point-of-interest (POI) coverage to more than 300 million records and adding multi-modal navigation tailored for international enterprise customers.

The upgrade is designed for developers and enterprises in logistics, on-demand delivery, local services, and online travel — sectors where navigation accuracy and data quality directly affect operational performance.

The new version adds dedicated routing for walking, cycling and motorcycles alongside driving, reflecting the reality that dominant travel modes differ significantly by region. Motorcycle navigation incorporates local lane designations and access restrictions, providing purpose-built routing for ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, and mobility providers. For instant-delivery and two-wheel mobility businesses, these routing modes reduce detours and restricted-road violations, improving dispatch efficiency and on-time performance.

AMAP is extending to international markets a set of navigation capabilities already proven in China, including junction views, lane-level guidance, voice prompts and turn-by-turn instructions grounded in real-time road attributes. These features can be integrated directly into enterprise applications and operating systems.

Two of the most common pain points for enterprises operating overseas, specifically incomplete address search results and inaccurate estimated arrival times, have been addressed in this release. Key road-network attributes including speed limits, one-way streets and turning restrictions have been added to the underlying data. ETA models have been continuously refined against real-time traffic conditions, reversible lanes, and seasonal travel patterns. For logistics planning and fleet management, more accurate time-space calculations translate directly to better resource allocation.

AMAP's global database now covers more than 300 million continuously updated POIs and over 500 million address records worldwide, with support for Chinese, English and local-language adaptation. The expanded coverage helps users find destinations, resolve addresses, and complete journeys with greater accuracy across international markets.

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AMAP Platform Upgrades World Map Service with Multi-Modal Navigation and 300M+ POI