{"id":121325,"date":"2026-01-26T09:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arquiconsult.com\/?p=121325"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:51:38","slug":"companial-acquires-softstore-boost-portuguese-partners-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arquiconsult.com\/en\/companial-acquires-softstore-boost-portuguese-partners-success\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPANIAL ACQUIRES SOFTSTORE: BOOST PORTUGUESE PARTNERS&#8217; SUCCESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-121325\" data-postid=\"121325\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-121325 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row repeat tb_ihc8467 tb_first tf_clearfix\" >\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-1 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_1mtu467 repeat tf_box\">\n\t\t\t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_egx4467   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Acquisition Marks a Strategic Move to Expand Localization Capabilities and Strengthen Portuguese Market Presence<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_80pq663 tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-1 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_h9rd664 tf_box\">\n\t\t\t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_b9t8664   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3><strong>Leusden, the Netherlands \u2013<\/strong> January 12th, 2026 \u2013 Companial, the leading Microsoft Dynamics AI services provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Softstore. Softstore is the prominent localization partner for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (BC) in Portugal, addressing both the SaaS and On-Premise market.<\/h3><p>This strategic acquisition is in line with Companial&#8217;s mission to empower every Dynamics Partner to exceed expectations. Through the acquisition, Companial and Softstore can offer richer support to the local partner community by offering a broad range of services designed to help Portuguese partners scale faster.<br \/><br \/>Established more than 10 years ago, Softstore is known for its expertise in building and supporting partners with its high-quality localization solution for BC. The localization solution is designed to meet the legal and tax requirements for Portugal.<br \/><br \/>Softstore started this journey by bringing together a consortium of the three largest Portuguese BC partners. It was their aim to jointly develop a high-quality BC localization for Portuguese companies.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_5bqo862 tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-1 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_fxb2862 tf_box\">\n\t\t\t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ilcb862   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1><strong>Rob Idink, CEO of Companial, commented:<\/strong><\/h1><blockquote><p>&#8220;We are excited to welcome Softstore to the Companial family. This acquisition aligns with our commitment to empowering our partners with the resources they need to succeed in the Portuguese market. By combining our strengths, we provide enhanced business and technical services and specialized training to help partners grow, optimize, and transform to continuously meet and exceed client demand. With this acquisition, Companial has taken a significant step in building up localization capabilities to deliver enriched BC licenses to the partner community.<\/p><\/blockquote>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i9sp165   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1><strong>Lu\u00eds Sousa, CEO of Softstore, added:<\/strong><\/h1><blockquote><p>&#8220;We believe that this acquisition will significantly benefit our partner community in Portugal,&#8221; said Lu\u00eds Sousa, CEO of Softstore. &#8220;By joining forces with Companial, we can provide our partners with even greater support and resources to help them thrive in a competitive market and grow our expertise in building localizations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5t2m946   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1><strong>Andr\u00e9s Ortol\u00e1, General Manager of Microsoft Portugal, said:<\/strong><\/h1><blockquote><p>&#8220;We see the acquisition as a reflection of the growing demand for AI and Dynamics solutions in Portugal. Local Portuguese partners can now leverage a comprehensive suite of services, including technical support, continuous training programs, and consulting services, allowing them to grow their businesses. These offerings will help partners ensure they can address client needs and that their staff is well-trained in the latest advancements in Microsoft Dynamics and Agentic AI.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_foj3813 tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-1 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_2423813 tf_box\">\n\t\t\t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hzye814   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3><strong>About Softstore<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Softstore, SA is a company specialized in the localization and certification of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Portugal,<\/strong> exclusively dedicated to adapting this solution to the legal, fiscal, and operational requirements of the national market. <strong>Focused on excellence through specialization and fully aligned with Microsoft\u2019s product strategy,<\/strong> Softstore works to ensure that technology consistently meets the needs of Portuguese businesses. <strong>More information: www.softstore.pt.<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_je17576   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h3><strong>About Companial<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Companial is the largest and fastest-growing international network of Microsoft Dynamics Partners, supporting resellers, system integrators, service providers, and ISVs with business and technical services to drive revenue growth, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.<\/strong> As an <strong>official SMB ERP<\/strong> <strong>Distributor,<\/strong> Indirect CSP Provider, and Microsoft ISV Development Center,<strong> Companial is a<\/strong> proud recipient of the <strong>Inner Circle award for Microsoft AI Business Solutions for 2025\/26-its 11th time<\/strong> receiving this honor. Companial currently supports over 1,000 Dynamics Partners in more than 40 countries worldwide.<strong> More information: https:\/\/companial.com\/<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row repeat tb_ab4d682 tf_clearfix\" >\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top col-count-1 tf_box tf_w tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_urgt682 repeat tf_box\">\n\t\t\t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wwfp682   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">For media inquiries, please contact Muge Durak, Sr. Brand and Communication Manager at Companial. <br \/>\u2013 (0031683412354)<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We are thrilled to announce the integration of F\u00eanix, a Brazilian consultancy with a strong presence in Brazil, the United States, and Latin America, into the Arquiconsult group. 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