TLDR: Valorem Reply, a Reply Group company specializing in Microsoft technologies and AI-driven cloud solutions, has been named the 2025 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year. This award recognizes their excellence in inclusive design, accessibility, and innovation, particularly highlighting their use of AI and immersive 3D visualization to preserve cultural heritage, such as the digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica. Reply also received the Americas SI Emerging Partner of the Year award through its subsidiary Root16 Reply.
TURIN, Italy – Valorem Reply, a distinguished company within the Reply Group, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year Award. The announcement was made today, recognizing Valorem Reply among a global cohort of top Microsoft partners for its exceptional innovation and successful implementation of customer solutions leveraging Microsoft technology.
Filippo Rizzante, CTO at Reply, expressed immense pride in this achievement, stating, “We’re proud of Valorem Reply for earning this recognition. 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.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate partners who have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovations over the past year. The awards are categorized, with honorees selected from over 4,600 nominations spanning more than 100 countries. Valorem Reply’s recognition specifically highlights its leadership in inclusive design, accessibility, and innovation aimed at empowering customers and communities.
Key initiatives that contributed to this accolade include Valorem Reply’s ability to advance digital equity and create measurable impact through inclusive solutions powered by Microsoft technologies. Notably, the company was also named the Nonprofit Microsoft Partner of the Year in 2024. A prominent example of their innovative work is the creation of a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica. This project, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Iconem, and Sagepath Reply, utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive 3D visualization to preserve cultural heritage and enhance the accessibility of this iconic landmark for a global audience.
Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, extended her congratulations to all award winners and finalists. She remarked, “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 honorees exemplify what’s possible when technology and vision unite to empower customers around the world.”
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In addition to Valorem Reply’s achievement, the broader Reply Group also received recognition, with Root16 Reply, a company specializing in Microsoft CRM consulting and system integration, being named the Americas SI Emerging Partner of the Year. The 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are being announced in anticipation of Microsoft Ignite, scheduled to take place in San Francisco from November 18–21.
