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Columbus, the global digital transformation consultancy, announced that it has been promoted to Gold Partner status within the commercetools Partner Program.

Columbus is proud to announce that it has achieved Diamond Solution Partner status, the highest level in Akeneo’s global partner program. Only two partners worldwide have received this recognition.

As part of Columbus’ continued AI growth, a new Center of Excellence is established, and AI leader Magnus Oxenwaldt is appointed as VP Group AI.

Columbus has recently earned the AI Platform on Microsoft Azure Specialization, a recognition that validates the company’s deep expertise in designing, building, and delivering production ready artificial intelligence solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Columbus is strengthening the organisation with the appointment of Kasper Søndergaard Andersen as new Senior Vice President for the global Dynamics 365 operations.

Columbus is strengthening its position in the food and beverage industry through the divisional acquisition of the Norwegian consultancy firm Accigo AS. This acquisition marks a significant strategic move to expand Columbus’s presence in the food and beverage sector and enhance its capacity to deliver Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. With this deal, Columbus further reinforces its status as the leading Dynamics 365 provider in Norway.

BAMA Gruppen AS has signed one of the largest deals with IT consultancy Columbus to develop and roll out a new group-wide ERP system based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. The new platform will replace a patchwork of ageing systems and give the company a standardised, scalable backbone for its operations. “Crucial for competitiveness, sustainability and profitability,” says Trine-Lise Jensen, Executive Vice President, Technology and Digitalization at BAMA.

Columbus has been selected by Microsoft as one of the first 30 partners worldwide to receive the new Support Services designation. This recognition is currently available only to a limited group of partners and will not be broadly accessible until next year. Being included in this initial group highlights Columbus’ strong capabilities in delivering high-quality support and operational excellence across the Microsoft ecosystem.

In Q3 2025, Columbus operated in a cautious market, particularly in the Nordics, where decision-making remained slow. The company maintained a strong operational discipline and continued preparing for renewed growth. Entering Q4, Columbus has a strengthened pipeline, reflecting postponed engagements and continued progress on large strategic opportunities, supporting momentum into 2026.

Well-renowned Lars Agatz Verning has joined Columbus in the Global Service division as Business Development Director to work closely with Columbus customers to ensure that the digital transform agenda is on point and to further accelerate Columbus’ offerings.

Sonia Arnstein has joined Columbus as the new Global Director, Resource Planning and Allocation to further leverage the company’s delivery model. As an experienced leader in global workforce planning and HR transformation, Sonia has previously been responsible for staffing strategies for 150,000 employees in 25 countries at Securitas and has developed AI-driven models for planning, flexibility, and demand forecasting.

Columbus, a leading consultancy in enterprise digital transformation, has entered a strategic partnership with Annata, a recognised Microsoft ISV specialising in solutions for the automotive and heavy equipment sectors to drive innovation for these industries. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Columbus, enabling the company to expand its reach into new industries with the support of Annata’s flagship solution, A365.