Kortext recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner with certified software for Education AI, providing assurance for higher education institutions
London, 28 April 2026 – Kortext today announced that its foundational platform, Kortext fusion, has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner* with certified software** for Education AI – making it among the first purpose-built applications for higher education to achieve this designation.
The designation provides higher education institutions with assurance around robustness, security, interoperability and responsible AI practices as they accelerate digital transformation.
Created in partnership with Microsoft and built on Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Kortext fusion unifies content, data and AI (such as the AI assistant, Kortext IQ) into a single strategic foundation to help institutions accelerate their digital transformation.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing university systems, Kortext fusion empowers students, educators and leaders with hyper-personalised study experiences, powerful engagement tools and advanced predictive analytics.
Purpose-built for higher education, Kortext IQ integrates with an institution’s learning systems and workflows to provide curriculum- and context-aware insights, drawing only on institution-approved and licensed content from the university’s entire knowledge estate.
Why it matters for higher education
Universities today face increasing pressure to join fragmented digital ecosystems, improve student experiences, leverage data-driven decision-making and implement AI responsibly.
Kortext fusion helps higher education institutions to:
• Provide a cohesive digital journey that enhances student experience
• Deliver high-quality flexible and personalised learning at scale
• Connect siloed departments and streamline complex workflows
• Generate meaningful cross-institutional insights to inform strategy
• Ensure equitable access to ethical, pedagogically grounded AI tools like Kortext IQ
What the designation confirms
By achieving the Solutions Partner with certified software for Education AI, Kortext has reinforced its ongoing commitment to working in close partnership with Microsoft.
This designation provides universities with confidence that Kortext fusion has been rigorously assessed against Microsoft’s stringent requirements, confirming that it can be safely and seamlessly integrated into existing academic and operational workflows.
Kortext fusion is fully transactable through Microsoft’s commercial marketplace, enabling simplified procurement and deployment for higher education institutions.
“Being named a Solutions Partner with certified software designation for Education AI for our fusion platform is a significant milestone for Kortext,” said James Gray, CEO, Kortext. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to building solutions that align with Microsoft’s leading cloud infrastructure while delivering those benefits to the higher education sector.”
“Attaining a Solutions Partner with certified software designation is an important way for partners to stand out in the market and demonstrate their proven capabilities in areas of high customer demand. Earning a certified software designation for your solution can help position you to meet the growing demand for cloud-based solutions. We’re pleased to welcome Kortext and their Kortext fusion solution to Microsoft’s exclusive growing network of partners with certified software designations,” said Andrew Smith, GM, Partner Programmes & Experiences.
Learn more about Kortext fusion and Kortext IQ.
For more information, please contact: marketing@kortext.com
*”Solutions Partner” refers to a company that is a member of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Programme and may offer software, services, and/or solutions to customers. Reference to “Solutions Partner” in any content, materials, resources, web properties, etc. and any associated designation should not be interpreted as an offer, endorsement, guarantee, proof of effectiveness or functionality, a commitment or any other type of representation or warranty on the part of Microsoft. All decisions pertaining and related to your business needs including but not limited to strategies, solutions, partner selection, implementation, etc., rests solely with your business.
**A certification is (1) specific to the solution’s interoperability with Microsoft products and (2) based on self-attestation by the solution owner. Solutions are only certified as of the date the solution is reviewed. Solution functionality and capability are controlled by the solution owner and may be subject to change. The inclusion of a solution in the marketplace and any such designations should not be interpreted as an offer, endorsement, guarantee, proof of effectiveness or functionality, a commitment or any other type of representation or warranty on the part of Microsoft. All decisions pertaining and related to your business needs including but not limited to strategies, solutions, partner selection, implementation, etc. rest solely with your business.
