Microsoft deal to help public sector, ’s digital transformation
Cyprus has signed an €8 million Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft to enhance digital transformation and improve public sector efficiency. The agreement, signed by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, includes the purchase of Microsoft 365 software licenses for 10,000 users. It covers email services, secure collaboration, document handling tools, cloud computing services, project management tools, reports, and the development of a custom user interface. Specialized Microsoft personnel will provide support services and executive training to upgrade the digital skills of public sector officials. This marks Cyprus Government’s first strategic agreement of this magnitude, aiming to implement a flexible work framework in the public sector. Deputy Minister Nikodemos Damianou views this as the start of expansive cooperation with Microsoft towards achieving Cyprus’ strategic objectives. Microsoft’s Managing Director for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, Yanna Andronopoulou, highlighted the agreement’s importance for Cyprus’s digital future, aiming to boost public sector efficiency and enhance citizen services.