Accenture and Avanade Named Microsoft Partner of the Year

In the fast-paced world of technology and innovation, few companies have consistently excelled like Accenture and Avanade. Their commitment and drive to transform enterprises have earned them the coveted Microsoft Global Systems Integrator (GSI) Partner of the Year award for an unprecedented 18th time.

On behalf of Microsoft, I would like to congratulate Accenture and Avanade on this exceptional recognition. Their dedication, customer focus, and commitment to innovation set them apart as exemplary partners.

Accenture and Avanade: pioneers of enterprise transformation

From migrating large, business-critical SAP environments to Azure in record time, to accelerating the pace of digital adoption and deployment for manufacturers with Digital Twin solutions, Accenture and Avanade deliver a broad range of Microsoft services across infrastructure, platform, data, IoT, and cognitive computing. As the largest global Microsoft practice, they stand as recognized pioneers of enterprise transformation.

Winning the Microsoft Global Systems Integrator Partner of the Year award for the 18th time, combined with over 100 other global and local awards won over the years, is a testament to their success and the trust they have earned from clients worldwide.

Investment in talent, knowledge, and innovation

With more than 20 years of investment into Microsoft talent, knowledge, skills, and expertise, Accenture and Avanade have remained at the forefront of technology—constantly anticipating what's next to ensure our joint clients are prepared for whatever the future brings. With strategic investments in technology and a sharp focus on industry trends, they consistently deliver innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. Moreover, their commitment to innovation goes beyond technology alone, as they have built one of the largest global pools of Microsoft talent resources, with almost 100,000 Microsoft-skilled resources providing diverse perspectives and expertise to address even the most complex challenges faced by their clients.

Driving sustainability, security, and AI

Accenture and Avanade join Microsoft in our efforts to drive ecosystem security, innovation, and sustainability with our cloud platforms, modern business applications, and powerful AI technologies. By integrating sustainable practices, robust security measures, and AI solutions into their offerings, they have helped position clients as innovators in their respective industries while advancing sustainable and responsible technology practices.

Excellence across multiple categories

Accenture and Avanade continue to showcase outstanding expertise and knowledge across multiple Microsoft Partner of the Year award categories, including Dynamics 365 Sales & Marketing, Low Code Application Development, and Automotive, Mobility & Transport. Their consistent recognition as Microsoft Global Systems Integrator Partner of the Year speaks volumes about their capabilities, dedication, and drive to bring transformative solutions to clients worldwide. Their win in the Customer Experience Partner of the Year category exemplifies the customer-centric approach Microsoft embraces and the value we place on understanding and addressing our clients' needs. By placing the customer at the center of everything they do, Accenture and Avanade have become trusted Microsoft partners, delivering outstanding results and driving tangible business outcomes.

Continuing innovation and collaboration

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade continually partner to help our customers use digital transformation to unlock untapped potential.

As Microsoft technology continues to advance from the cloud to the edge, our partnership with Accenture and Avanade continues to shape the future of technology, revolutionize industries, and deliver success for our mutual clients. By utilizing the power of cloud computing, along with data analytics, generative AI, and new emerging technologies, we will continue to drive enterprise transformation on a global scale.

So, in celebrating Accenture and Avanade’s extraordinary accomplishments, let it inspire us all to deepen our collaboration and drive us toward a future full of possibilities. As Accenture and Avanade have shown, together we can achieve remarkable things.