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CHICAGO – November 12, 2025 — Oxford Computer Group, a MajorKey Technologies company today announced it has been named a finalist of the Defense and Intelligence 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
“This marks the third consecutive year that Oxford Computer Group (OCG), a MajorKey Technologies Company, has been named a Finalist for the Microsoft Defense & Intelligence Partner of the Year award," said Michael Yario, CEO of MajorKey Technologies. "This achievement highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive identity solutions to federal agencies, whether it’s a large-scale governance transformation or implementing NomadID for disconnected identity scenarios. We’re seeing massive momentum and we’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Microsoft Federal team and delivering even more for the rest of FY26.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud 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. OCG was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Defense and Intelligence.
The Defense and Intelligence Partner of the Year Award honors a partner organization that stands out in delivering mission focused, innovative, and unique solutions and services based on Microsoft Platforms and Technologies to Defense and Intelligence customers, showing thought leadership in their industry.
“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 honorees 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 will be held in San Francisco from November 18-21. 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.
This is the third year in a row that OCG has been named a finalist of the Defense and Intelligence Microsoft Partner of the Year Award, having also received the honor in 2023 and 2024.
OCG, acquired by MajorKey Technologies in 2025, is a leading identity security partner trusted by public and private sector clients to simplify and secure complex IT environments. With deep expertise in end-to-end identity and information security, and as a Microsoft Security, Data & AI, and Digital App & Innovation Solutions Partner, OCG delivers advisory, integration, and managed services through skilled global teams. OCG is an eight-time Microsoft Partner of the Year and ten-time finalist, and is a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).
OCG empowers organizations of all sizes to transform identity complexity into strategic value, delivering robust authentication and governance solutions that ensure long-term secure growth. For more information, visit both OCG and MajorKey on LinkedIn.
Kristie Scarbinsky, VP of Marketing
MajorKey Technologies
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