Frends is thrilled to unveil the shortlist of five partners nominated for the Best Partner of the Year award. This annual recognition celebrates exceptional performance, innovation, and dedication to providing modern integration solutions and services.

The Frends partner ecosystem has been growing rapidly with new partners joining our partner program covering various industries and regions across the globe. The mission of providing the best customer services, developing best-of-breed solutions, and being digital savvy drives them even further. They are true advocates of business optimization, automation, efficiency, and innovation.

The shortlist for the Best Partner of the Year award:

Accountor Outsourcing & Accountor Software – Accountor specialises in financial, payroll and HR management services and operates in six countries. Accountor provides cloud-based solutions that automate accounting workflows, process invoices, and manage financial data. These tools help businesses maintain accurate financial records and improve efficiency. In June 2024, Accountor Group divested Accountor Outsouring to Aspia to create the leading provider of technology-enabled accounting, payroll, tax and advisory services in the Nordics. Accountor Software is part of Accountor Group which is strengthening its positions as the leading SME and business cloud software champion in the Nordic region.

Learn more: https://www.accountor.com/en

Ambertech Solutions – Ambertech Solutions has distinguished themself as thought leaders and frontrunners in the world of information technology. Their expertise spans a wide range of services: from custom software development and Atlassian product implementation to process optimization and tailored consulting. In addition to being a trusted Frends partner, AmberTech Solutions will become the centre of excellence and training for Frends in Austria.

Learn more: http://ambertech.solutions

Elisa IndustrIQ Finland – – Elisa IndustrIQ Finland, formerly know as Leanware, provides manufacturing companies with AI-powered software solutions that allow factory employees to make critical decisions faster and easier. They have 30-years of expertise to create industry-proven manufacturing solutions that effectively tackle the challenges in manufacturing supply chains.

Learn more: https://elisaindustriq.com

Efecte - Efecte, a Matrix42 company, helps service organizations digitalize and automate their work. Customers across Europe leverage Efecte's cloud service to operate with greater agility, improve end-users' experience, and save costs. The use cases for Efecte's solutions range from IT service management (ITSM) and ticketing to improving employee experiences, business workflows, and customer service.

Learn more: https://www.efecte.com

Lining – Lining is a utility and water management technology company, specializes in technical solutions for clean and wastewater lines and plants. The company is part of the Indutrade Group, operating in thirteen European countries. For more than 60 years, Lining has been a leading supplier of Finnish water supply. Lining's work has been based on reliability, efficiency, and innovation. Today Lining is the market leader in the industry, with a market share of more than 50%.

Learn more: https://www.lining.fi

These partners have demonstrated exceptional performance, tight collaboration with Frends and commitment to customer success over the past year.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the incredible successes we’ve achieved together with our partner ecosystem. The announcement of our five Partner of the Year candidates is a testament to the innovative solutions and outstanding collaboration that drive our mutual growth. Each of these partners has demonstrated exceptional commitment and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and delivering remarkable value to our customers. We look forward to continuing this journey of innovation and success together,” Juha Moisio, VP Global Partners

Jukka Rautio, CEO of Frends, and Juha Moisio, VP Global Partners, will announce the winner of the year at Frends’ Autom8 event on August 22 in Helsinki. This event focuses on modernizing IT infrastructures and deriving tangible business value from advancements in digitalization, integration platforms, and automation.

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About Autom8:

The Autom8 is the annual gathering for integration-doers and business executives with a futuristic outlook who are committed to ensuring their organization's continued success. This event focuses on modernizing IT infrastructures and deriving tangible business value from advancements in digitalization, integration platforms, and automation.