Western Computer Achieves the 2026/2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle Award

Western Computer is honored by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation.

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Computer, a Microsoft solutions partner delivering Dynamics 365 ERP, Microsoft 365, and AI-powered business applications, today announced its selection to the 2026/2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Western Computer in the top echelon of Microsoft's AI Business Solutions global network of partners. It's widely acknowledged that Inner Circle members perform at a high-level by delivering valuable and innovative solutions that help organizations excel.

This is the third consecutive year Western Computer has been named to the Inner Circle, the longest streak in the company's history.

Inner Circle members are invited to the Inner Circle Summit in Spring 2027 as well as virtual meetings between September 2026 and June 2027, where they will have a unique opportunity to discuss strategy with Microsoft executives and fellow Inner Circle partners, while learning more about the Microsoft's road maps and future plans, establish strong executive connections, and collaborate on best practices.

"The first year of Inner Circle membership tells you that you had a good year," said Kristen Sage, CEO of Western Computer. "Three years in a row tells you something different. It means customers are getting real results, and they keep coming back. That's what our team should be proud of. We've spent nearly 40 years helping distribution, manufacturing, and wine and spirits companies get more out of their systems, and today that work runs through AI. Inner Circle gives us Microsoft's roadmap early, so we can help customers determine what's worth adopting now and what can wait."

"Inner Circle partners represent our top selling partners worldwide. But it is more than a sales recognition; it's a community of industry leaders who work closely with Microsoft to accelerate innovation, share experience and shape the future of AI-powered business transformation. The collaboration and commitment to customer success demonstrated by this community helps us advance the entire AI Business Solutions partner ecosystem around the world to deliver transformative business outcomes at scale," said Niels Jensen, Microsoft AI Business Solutions ERP Lead in Enterprise Partner Solutions.

The recognition reflects Western Computer's work across four areas:

• Cloud ERP modernization. Moving customers off Dynamics NAV, GP, and AX and onto Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.
• AI and Copilot adoption. Putting Microsoft Copilot and agents to work inside ERP and day-to-day operations, so teams spend less time chasing data and more time acting on it.
• Industry depth. Purpose-built solutions for wine and spirits, remanufacturing, distribution, and manufacturing built from decades of work on the warehouse floor and in the month-end close.
• Modern Work and Managed Support Services. Microsoft 365, Client Infrastructure Services, and Managed Support Services that keep systems healthy long after go-live.

About Western Computer

Western Computer is a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) founded in 1987 to empower and enable businesses. Specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, services, and support, our 150+ senior-level experts bring advanced functional and industry expertise to companies across North America. With nearly 40 years of ERP, CRM, and business intelligence experience, and more than 1,750 successful implementations, we deliver solutions to meet the unique needs of distributors and manufacturers of all sizes.

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