Microsoft & the DGS Excellence Center: strategic partners
Data-driven value, agentic automation, and end-to-end security to turn processes, decisions, and operating models into concrete value.
AI-driven Modernization with Microsoft
Porini, the DGS Group Microsoft Excellence Center, brings together technologies and specialized expertise to turn data, processes, and security into concrete value through data-driven models, AI-based automation, and agentic processes.
We support organizations throughout their AI Modernization journey, in which activities, roles, processes, and decisions are rethought to enable increasingly effective collaboration between people and intelligent agents.
We combine business consulting capabilities, process expertise, and Microsoft technologies to start from concrete, high-impact use cases and design governed, scalable, AI-driven and agentic solutions integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem, supporting companies in their evolution toward the Frontier Firm model.
Our numbers
Skills, experience, and certifications that demonstrate our value as Microsoft Excellence Center.
20+
Years of partnership
400+
Specialized professionals
300+
Technical certifications
Our Solution Partner Designations and Specializations
Extensive expertise across the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, from Infrastructure and Data & AI platforms to Modern Work, Security, and Business Applications.
Awards and recognitions
The results achieved by DGS together with Microsoft reflect the quality of this journey and confirm expertise, innovation, and concrete value for customers.
News (macro da non usare), Awards
Microsoft Award to Porini, article on Affari Italiani
The AI Innovation Partner of the Year recognition rewards the DGS Center of Excellence for artificial intelligence solutions in production.
Awards
Premio AI Innovation Partner of the Year per Porini
The recognition highlights projects with Azure AI, Copilot, and cloud services that reduce operational time and accelerate time-to-market.
The processes where we generate impact
We support the end-to-end transformation of core business processes by integrating Microsoft technologies, AI, data, and automation to improve efficiency, decision-making capabilities, and operational continuity.
Marketing, Sales & Customer Service
HR & People
Purchasing & Procurement
Production & Logistics
Legal & Compliance
FA&C
IT & Data Office
Our capabilities
We combine the expertise and capabilities required to help you leverage the Microsoft ecosystem as a catalyst for process transformation, operational excellence, and enhanced security.
Cloud & AI Platforms
- Cloud & AI Enablement
- Modern Data Platform for Decision Making
- AI Applications & Agents
- Intelligent Process Automation with Agentic Platforms
- AI in Healthcare for Clinical Research
Cloud & AI Platforms
- AI Workforce & Productivity
- Smart Process Automation
- Business Applications & Intelligent CRM
- Low-Code & Rapid App Development
- AI-Driven Customer & Operations Solutions
Cloud & AI Platforms
- Cyber Security & Threat
Protection - Identity & Access Security
- Data Protection & Compliance
- Security Governance & Zero Trust
- X-SOC Microsoft & Continuous Monitoring
AI Adoption
- Cloud & AI Enablement
- Modern Data Platform for Decision Making
- AI Applications & Agents
- Intelligent Process Automation with Agentic Platforms
- AI in Healthcare for Clinical Research
Proprietary solutions
We develop solutions designed to address specific business needs with greater speed, scalability, and time-to-value.
DGS P4HR
DGS PORINI 4HEALTH
Related strategic offering
Within the DGS portfolio, the Microsoft partnership is a strategic enabler for accelerating modernization, AI transformation, and end-to-end security programs that create real business impact.
Our success stories
Real-world projects and case studies that showcase how the Microsoft ecosystem and the expertise of our Excellence Center drive measurable business outcomes for customers.
AI&Data Sense, Smart Enterprise
AI-Powered Procurement for Media & Broadcasting
Fast access to critical information from heterogeneous data sources across complex organizations.
AI&Data Sense, Smart Enterprise
AI and Advanced Analytics transforming processes and cybersecurity for a leading Italian banking group
Improving operational efficiency, strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing decision quality in credit and risk management
Related news and events
Insights, events and initiatives from the DGS Microsoft Excellence Center.
Events, Webinar
Agent in a Day
Learn how to design AI agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio through our online training courses
News
DGS contributes to the Professional Certificate programme at the Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Management by providing expertise from the Microsoft Centre of Excellence
The Politecnico di Milano 2026 program includes online lessons on Azure, Fabric, Copilot Studio, and Agentic AI for managers and technical professionals.
News
DGS brings Agentic AI’s new solutions to the Microsoft Marketplace
The suite includes My Intelligent Assistant, LeadIA and Tender Agent, with applications in HR, procurement, operations and sales.
Events
HR & Agentic AI
The LAB on July 1, 2026 explores real cases, governance and compliance, with a focus on skill management, onboarding and employee experience.
Webinar
Webinar Microsoft Copilot per PMI e AI Agents
On May 13, 2026 on Microsoft Teams, it showcases use cases for email, documents, and meetings, with a focus on governance and data protection.
Events, Webinar
Microsoft Online Training Cycle 2026 - DGS
From May 3 to October 30, the schedule includes App in a Day, Fabric Analyst in a Day, and Agent in a Day, with a practical approach.
News (macro da non usare), Awards
Microsoft Award to Porini, article on Affari Italiani
The AI Innovation Partner of the Year recognition rewards the DGS Center of Excellence for artificial intelligence solutions in production.
Awards
Premio AI Innovation Partner of the Year per Porini
The recognition highlights projects with Azure AI, Copilot, and cloud services that reduce operational time and accelerate time-to-market.
Press Release
Microsoft AI Tour 2025 Milan: Generative AI - DGS
At Palazzo del Ghiaccio, over 2,000 participants followed 37 sessions with more than 80 speakers on growth and digital transformation.
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