Avanade and Accenture have been honoured as Microsoft’s Global SI Partner of the Year for an unprecedented 19th time, marking a milestone in their longstanding partnership with the tech giant. This recognition underscores their joint commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation, top-tier capabilities, and transformative client value.
In addition to this prestigious accolade, Avanade and Accenture have also clinched Microsoft’s inaugural Global Business Transformation Partner of the Year for Copilot. This award highlights their leadership in deploying and leveraging Copilot across the Microsoft ecosystem, harnessing generative AI to drive substantial value for organizations worldwide.
Pam Maynard, CEO of Avanade, expressed her excitement, stating, “This is an incredible honour, affirming our dedication to creating value for our clients. Winning our record-breaking 19th Partner of the Year award, along with multiple global industry recognitions, underscores our leadership in driving digital transformation with Microsoft technologies.”
Chris Howarth, senior managing director and Accenture Microsoft Business Group lead, emphasized the strategic impact of their collaboration: “Being named Microsoft’s Global SI Partner of the Year for the 19th time underscores the exceptional value we deliver with Avanade. By leveraging Microsoft Copilot and advanced AI technologies, we are enabling our clients to innovate and achieve significant business outcomes.”
Avanade and Accenture have been pivotal in developing AI solutions with Microsoft for over a decade, pioneering advancements such as Copilot, which were showcased at Microsoft Build 2024. Their achievements span across various industries, including Retail & Consumer Goods, Media & Telecommunications, and Automotive & Transportation, reaffirming their position as leaders in digital transformation globally.
As they look towards the future in an ‘AI-first’ world, Avanade and Accenture remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Microsoft technologies, driving innovation and growth for their clients worldwide.
