Category: In the press

Kieran Parnell
Date Posted: 17/09/2026

Sword UK | Named Splunk 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year

Sword UK | Named Splunk 2026 EMEA Services Partner of the Year https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1200x900_SiteWeb_Splunk-UK-V17092026.jpg 1890 1418 Kieran Parnell Kieran Parnell https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fb93375d72c13dbc88229861ab51c13def8014a1c1edf0b64b861f95e2a862f3?s=96&d=mm&r=g 17/09/2026 01/10/2026

Recognised for Outstanding Regional Partnership in the AI-Driven Era, this award highlights the strength of Sword’s collaboration with Splunk and our commitment to helping organisations build digital resilience.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 18/03/2026

Sword Group | A Look Back at the 2025 Results and Jacques Mottard’s Vision for 2026

Sword Group | A Look Back at the 2025 Results and Jacques Mottard’s Vision for 2026 https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1200x900_SiteWeb_INTERVIEW-LA-BOURSE-ET-LA-VIE_Page_1.jpg 1890 1418 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 18/03/2026 18/03/2026

An exclusive interview reviewing Sword Group’s 2025 performance and strategic priorities for 2026.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 27/02/2025

News | Launch of Sword Saudi to promote Vision 2030

News | Launch of Sword Saudi to promote Vision 2030 https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LinkedIn-Sword-Saudi.jpg 1210 1210 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 27/02/2025 27/02/2025

Boosting growth in Saudi Arabia

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 01/09/2024

News | Acquisition of INCOR – 1st step in German-speaking Switzerland

News | Acquisition of INCOR – 1st step in German-speaking Switzerland https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1200x900_SiteWeb_INCOR-EN.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 01/09/2024 02/09/2024

INCOR has developed digital know-how on long-term projects mainly dedicated to the Government Institutions of the Swiss Confederation. This acquisition is fully in line with the announced strategy of establishing a presence in German-speaking Switzerland.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 04/07/2024

News | Sword Luxembourg recognised as the winner of 2024 Microsoft Luxembourg Partner of the Year

News | Sword Luxembourg recognised as the winner of 2024 Microsoft Luxembourg Partner of the Year https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200x900_SiteWeb_Microsoft-Partner.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 04/07/2024 04/07/2024

The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 01/07/2024

News | Acquisition of IACS CONSULTING

News | Acquisition of IACS CONSULTING https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1200x900_SiteWeb_IACS-EN.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 01/07/2024 03/10/2024

We believe that integrating IACS Consulting into Sword will not only accelerate IACS Consulting’s growth plans but also enrich the Group with invaluable domain expertise

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 23/02/2024

Flyer | Subsurface Data Optimisation

Flyer | Subsurface Data Optimisation https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SiteWeb_FLYER-SUB-DATA-OPTIMISATION-022024.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 23/02/2024 23/02/2024

Data of an unknown provenance, without verification, hinders the subsurface interpretation workflow and impacts the ability to extract actionable insight in multi-disciplinary teams.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 29/11/2023

Article | Keeping Backup and Recovery Simple

Article | Keeping Backup and Recovery Simple https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-75.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 29/11/2023 29/11/2023

In today’s fast paced world, with changing technologies, we know organisations are faced with the challenge of finding the balance between simplifying technology and designing technology solutions.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 03/11/2023

Article | A Renewed Focus

Article | A Renewed Focus https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-74.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 03/11/2023 03/11/2023

The Northeast commute to Aberdeen from any direction is dominated by on and offshore wind turbines. The horizon is a literal sign of the times as investment shifts away from traditional energies towards renewables.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 16/10/2023

Article | Subsurface data Optimisation

Article | Subsurface data Optimisation https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-73.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 16/10/2023 03/10/2024

In an increasingly data world, it is more important than ever to have a clear data strategy prioritising verified data from trusted sources and making it readily available to end users.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 12/10/2023

Article | Sword Edge Magazine – Issue 3

Article | Sword Edge Magazine – Issue 3 https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1200x900_SiteWeb_Edge-3.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 12/10/2023 03/10/2024

Welcome to the third edition of EDGE, our quarterly communication designed to showcase some of the innovative thinking and developments within Sword. 

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 20/09/2023

Overview | Current State Assessments

Overview | Current State Assessments https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1200x900_SiteWeb_CSA-Info-1.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 20/09/2023 03/10/2024

Effective data and information management can enhance business performance, reduce technical uncertainty, and enable leveraging of cutting-edge technology.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 18/09/2023

News | Exclusive Partnership signed with WADA

News | Exclusive Partnership signed with WADA https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1200x900_SiteWeb_WADA-1.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 18/09/2023 18/09/2023

With such agreement, Sword becomes the World Anti-Doping Agency’s exclusive Global IT Partner!

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 07/09/2023

Article | Change comes from within

Article | Change comes from within https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-72_1page.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/09/2023 03/10/2024

The truth is technology is moving faster than skills development can keep up!

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 07/09/2023

Article | Is it time for the digital twin to grow up?

Article | Is it time for the digital twin to grow up? https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-72.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 07/09/2023 03/10/2024

The ability to visualise and analyse data-driven content is increasingly directed by the environment around us becoming ‘smart.’

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 09/08/2023

Article | Tailoring Technology with data driven solutions

Article | Tailoring Technology with data driven solutions https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-71.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 09/08/2023 09/08/2023

Accessing real-time, reliable data to inform decision making is at the heart of many of the Energy sector’s technology investments.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 18/07/2023

Case Study | Microsoft Viva and Care Quality Commission

Case Study | Microsoft Viva and Care Quality Commission https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Viva-Social-media-case-study_1.png 4158 4341 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 18/07/2023 20/07/2023

Microsoft Viva adoption workshop – if you want to start benefitting from the power of Viva, you may be eligible to our fully funded workshops.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 05/07/2023

Article | Carbon Emissions Reporting

Article | Carbon Emissions Reporting https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-70.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/07/2023 05/07/2023

The energy industry faces a critical task in delivering trusted carbon emissions and sustainability reporting as part of a managed energy transition to Net Zero.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 30/06/2023

News | Sword Edge 2

News | Sword Edge 2 https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sword-Edge-Web-Announcement.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 30/06/2023 30/06/2023

Welcome to the second edition of EDGE, our quarterly communication designed to showcase some of the innovative thinking and developments within Sword.

Stéphanie Desmaris
Date Posted: 05/06/2023

Article | Data compliance

Article | Data compliance https://www.sword-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1200x900_SiteWeb_OGV-69.jpg 907 680 Stéphanie Desmaris Stéphanie Desmaris https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91f978ec734595032f8919318e5b63d47f60fb362b59d7b470b0363812657e08?s=96&d=mm&r=g 05/06/2023 05/06/2023

Compliance has historically been an afterthought, sitting out with the core data management lifecycle, side-lined in favour of operational activity and prioristing demand on resource-constrained teams.