The program is designed for all Microsoft employees to work globally with a prequalified, select group of suppliers and aims to bring about efficiencies for both companies.

SSI VP, global knowledge management, Jackie Lorch said: “I am very pleased that SSI’s products and services have been recognised by Microsoft in our category of sample and data collection. This is another indicator of our corporate commitment to quality which we deliver every day to more than 3,000 customers worldwide.”