Press Release

Mint Group, South Africa’s First Copilot Advanced Specialization Partner

Mint Group Becomes the Only Systems Integrator in South Africa to Earn Microsoft Copilot Advanced Specialization Across Modern Work, Business Applications & Security 

Johannesburg – 17 September 2025 – Mint Group has achieved a major milestone in Microsoft’s Partner ecosystem by becoming the only systems integrator in South Africa to be awarded the Microsoft Copilot Specialization across three key solution areas: Modern Work, Business Applications, and Security. 

This recognition strengthens our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-led transformation. Backed by our existing Microsoft Solutions Partner designations and deep technical specialisations, this Copilot Advanced Specialization shows Mint’s position as a trailblazer for innovation, expertise and customer success.  It’s proof of our ability to deliver real innovation, meaningful expertise, and measurable value to the organisations we serve. 

Why This Matters to Our Clients 

For organizations investing in digital transformation, selecting the right implementation partner is a critical success factor. These advanced specializations offer assurance that Mint Group brings both depth and discipline to every project: 

  • Faster Time to Value: Clients benefit from accelerated deployments of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain solutions, tailored to deliver results from day one. 
  • Risk Reduction: Our established methodologies and governance models ensure consistent delivery, reducing project overruns and complexity. 
  • Expert-Led Strategy: With cross-sector experience and functional depth, Mint delivers strategic insights that drive long-term transformation, not just technology implementation. 

We also recognize that these achievements would not be possible without the trust and collaboration of our customers. Their commitment to innovation and partnership throughout their transformation journeys has played a vital role in reaching this milestone. Together, we continue to shape intelligent, resilient businesses built for the future. 

What the Copilot Advanced Specialization Means 

Earning the Copilot Advanced Specialization proves that Mint is equipped to help organisations unlock the full promise of AI, securely, intelligently, and end-to-end. Because we already hold Solutions Partner designations in Modern Work (including Microsoft 365 / Copilot for Microsoft 365), Business Applications, and Security, this advanced specialization builds on our existing strengths in productivity, business systems, and trust. 

 

Here’s what that combination lets us do: 

We can deliver Copilot for Microsoft 365 experiences: helping users get the most from Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook; rolling out role-based Copilots; using Copilot Studio; and creating custom agents and extensibility so Copilot works in unique ways that match your workflows. 

In the Business Applications domain, we can integrate Copilot alongside Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, turning AI into practical helpers for operations, customer engagement, finance, and more. 

 

With Security built in, we ensure all these deployments are compliant, protected, and aligned with best practices around data governance, identity management, and risk. 

On top of that, to earn the Copilot advanced specialization, Microsoft requires us to satisfy three critical pillars: solid performance (showing Copilot growth & usage), strong skilling (certified experts in Microsoft 365 enterprise admin, information protection / compliance, and extensibility), and real customer success (with references that include transforming business processes using custom agents or Copilot-driven workflows).  

This means, for our customers, working with Mint doesn’t just mean access to exciting AI tools; it means partnering with a team that’s proven: in strategy, in deployment, in adoption, and in securing every step of the journey. 

 

Why This Matters for Our Customers 

  • First-mover advantage: As the only Microsoft partner in Africa with this triple-area Copilot Advanced Specialization, Mint uniquely offers end-to-end Copilot capabilities across Modern Work, Business Applications, and Security. 
  • Integrated capabilities: Because we already hold the Solutions Partner designations for these solution areas, combined with our existing advanced specializations, we can deliver holistic solutions that span advisory, governance, deployment, adoption, and security. 

 

Trailblazing in Africa & Elevating the Standard 

Mint Group’s achievement is significant on the continent: no other partner in South Africa currently holds the Copilot Advanced Specialization across Modern Work, Business Applications, and Security. We see this as a responsibility to lead, to mentor, and to raise the bar for partner competence and AI readiness. 

We commit to leveraging these capabilities to help businesses of all sizes become AI-powered organizations, transforming culture, workflows, security postures, and customer experiences. 

About Mint Group

Mint Group is a Microsoft Solutions Partner organisation operating across Africa, the UK, and beyond. We hold all major Microsoft Solutions Partner designations—Modern Work, Business Applications, Security, Infrastructure, Digital & App Innovation (Azure), and Data & AI (Azure) and a broad portfolio of advanced specializations. We help organizations drive transformation, increase efficiency, and embrace AI in a secure, scalable way. 

For Additional Information:

Ms. Sugeshni Subroyen

Head of Brand, Mint Group, +27 (0) 11 856 4400, sugeshni.subroyen@mintgroup.net

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