Partner Pledge

Microsoft has been proud to be a part of the UK for nearly 40 years and throughout that time we have taken immense pride in helping the UK prepare for the challenges of the future. As a result, we have witnessed the impact of powerfully transformative technologies such as AI, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and Mixed Reality.
While we remain optimistic about the role of technology and the benefits it represents for our partners and our shared customers and society in general, we are equally mindful of the consequences of large-scale change associated with industrial revolutions like the one we are seeing now. Consequently, we believe that the nations which will thrive in this new world will not just be the ones that adopt such technologies in a deep and ethical way but those in which everyone possesses the right skills and opportunity to make the most of what's ahead.
Like others, we share the view that the UK is facing a skills crisis. We do not have enough people entering the workforce with the right technical and digital skills, and furthermore, we need more diversity among those who are building our future. While this issue is much broader than gender alone, we are passionate about encouraging more girls and young women to consider a career in the technology industry. In order to build this future, our industry must better reflect the people we aim to serve. And lastly, we need to adopt a culture of lifelong learning in the UK. All of us working today will need to learn new skills to make the most of this new world of opportunity.
If you work for one of the many UK-based Microsoft partner organisations, you likely not only share our technology vision and commitment to customers, but also our belief in the role technology can play in addressing broader societal challenges. Together, we can achieve amazing things. These shared values and priorities are integral to how we work and achieve success together.

That's why we are asking our partners to sign the Partner Pledge which focuses on these critical goals: