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A moment to celebrate at atwork. We are proud to share that atwork has received the Microsoft Inner Circle Partner award. This recognition is given to partners who consistently create real customer value through cloud innovation, AI, and deep technical expertise. For us, this award is less about the label and more about what it represents: trust, long‑term partnership, and a clear focus on doing the right things well. Being part of the Inner Circle gives us closer access to Microsoft engineering teams and that directly benefits our customers through better solutions and stronger collaboration. ...

“Who are you, that not everyone else in the industry can do the same?” “Why should we choose you and your company over a well-known [insert big name here]?” These - and other uncomfortable questions - come up in conversations with new customers and clients. And honestly? I welcome them. Here’s why: Because we speak truth to power. Because we’ve built an organization ourselves - not hopped through a 1.5-year job-career carousel. Because we see (and test) new directions in the industry early. Because we care - deeply - about the work and the outcomes, and the people involved. Because we are here for the solution, not the problem. And sometimes, that’s exactly what makes the difference. ...

Finally, we migrated our atwork blog system blog.atwork.at to a new platform built with Hugo. The new blog.atwork.at website comes with a lot of advantages. Here’s a quick overview: Modern, clean design (thanks to Hugo & PaperMod) Blazing fast performance with pre-generated pages Light/Dark theme switch Mobile-friendly layout Super-fast search RSS feeds per category Clear tagging Archive by year and month with article counts Full migration of our existing content (around 2,000 articles) with a thorough cleanup We say goodbye to our old blog system blogengine.io, which served us well for 18 years in various versions. Over time, we customized the open-source solution for different .NET versions, and it did a great job. ...

As 2025 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all our customers, partners, and friends for an amazing year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We’ll be back in full force on January 7, 2026. This year was truly special - not only because we made projects happen, but because we continued to expand our work in Artificial Intelligence. We delivered solutions, hosted workshops, and built apps with agents and modern and secure web technologies that help businesses work smarter and faster. From Copilot integrations to custom AI workflows, 2025 was the year we turned ideas into reality. ...

Last week, we welcomed around 50 AI enthusiasts at Microsoft Österreich for AI Community Day Vienna for an afternoon of exploring the latest Microsoft AI innovations, real-world use cases, networking, and inspiring discussions. The Global AI Community is a worldwide network of AI enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations dedicated to sharing knowledge, learning, and building innovative solutions. Through local chapters and global events, it connects people passionate about artificial intelligence, offering opportunities for collaboration, education, and growth. The AI Community Day Vienna was organized by the Global AI Chapter Vienna. ...

Im Podcast “Konstante Veränderung” sprechen Daniel Hager und Andrej Salnik mit Martina Grom über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen in der digitalen Transformation und über unser IT-Unternehmen atwork. Jetzt reinhören! KV039 - Mut zu Veränderung mit Martina Grom ~ Konstante Veränderung Podcast Kurzzusammenfassung In einem kürzlich aufgenommenen Podcast diskutierten Daniel Hager, Andrej Salnik und unsere Geschäftsführerin, Martina Grom, über die verschiedene Aspekte der Technologie und deren Auswirkungen auf Unternehmen und Gesellschaft und über unser IT-Unternehmen atwork. Die drei Podcaster sprachen über Erfahrungen und die Bedeutung der digitalen Transformation in der heutigen Geschäftswelt und die Perspektiven auf die neuesten Trends und Entwicklungen in der Cloud-Computing-Branche. ...

Im Podcast “Konstante Veränderung” sprechen Daniel Hager und Andrej Salnik mit Martina Grom über Karrierewege in der Technologiebranche sowie über das Microsoft MVP- und Regional Director-Programm. Jetzt reinhören! KV038 - Das MVP & RD Programm mit Martina Grom ~ Konstante Veränderung Podcast Kurzzusammenfassung In einem kürzlich aufgenommenen Podcast haben sich Daniel Hager, Andrej Salnik und unsere Geschäftsführerin von atwork, Martina Grom, über eine Karriere in der Technologiebranche unterhalten. Gemeinsam sprachen sie über den Weg zur Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), was es bedeutet, wie man diesen Titel erlangt und welche Herausforderungen und Erfolge Martina auf ihrem Weg erlebt hat. Martina teilt ihre Einblicke und gibt Tipps für alle, die ebenfalls eine Karriere in der Technologiebranche anstreben. Sie sprach über die Bedeutung von kontinuierlichem Lernen, Netzwerken und der Bereitschaft, neue Herausforderungen anzunehmen. ...

Being named a Microsoft MVP is a special honor that recognizes community leaders who are passionate, knowledgeable, and skilled in Microsoft products. As in past years, attending the MVP Summit 2025 at the Microsoft campus in Redmond at the end of March was a great experience. This year, the MVP Summit brought together about 1800 MVPs from around the world in person, and even more online, to celebrate, learn, and collaborate. Microsoft is celebrating Azure’s 15-year anniversary, which was a momentous occasion to reflect on the incredible growth and impact of Azure over the years. The summit included various sessions on cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and tech trends. Led by Microsoft product teams, these sessions gave MVPs valuable insights and the latest updates on Microsoft’s advancements. ...

On March 18, 2025, we had the pleasure to organize and enjoy the Global AI Bootcamp Vienna. About 70 tech-savvy individuals gathered to dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Microsoft Azure AI Services, in two tracks, at the Microsoft Austria office. You can find the details of the event here. Martina and I were thrilled to organize the Global AI Bootcamp in Vienna for the first time and to attract so many attendees and great speakers even at such short notice. The enthusiasm and participation we witnessed were truly inspiring and we enjoyed networking. We see this event as the beginning of a new chapter for our group, with great potential for growth in Austria, and we hope to continue this series with even more interested people in the future (as we experienced with our cloudusergroup more than a decade ago). ...

Back in 2022, I began celebrating Women’s History Month, which takes place every March, by highlighting women in technology who inspired me. March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day. At the end of March 2022, it became clear that I wanted to continue the series because we are many. Every woman makes an impact in the industry, and I want all of them to shine. Each of these women has made significant contributions to the tech industry, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. ...