Accenture and Avanade Named Microsoft 2022 Global SI Partner of the Year for 17th Time

For the 17^th time, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been named the 2022 Microsoft Global SI Partner of the Year. The companies were recognized with ten additional awards – including an unprecedented number of country-level Partner of the Year awards.

The awards demonstrate excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. In addition to the 2022 Global SI Partner of the Year award, Accenture and Avanade also received:

• Dynamics 365 Customer Insights & Marketing Partner of the Year
• Dynamics 365 Customer Service & Field Service Partner of the Year
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partner of the Year
• Austria Country Partner of the Year
• Chile Country Partner of the Year
• Denmark Country Partner of the Year
• Poland Country Partner of the Year
• Singapore Country Partner of the Year
• Spain Country Partner of the Year
• Sweden Country Partner of the Year

“Being recognized for the 17^th time as the Global SI Partner of the Year is validation of our combined service capabilities, global scale and solution development that helps our clients overcome disruption and lead transformation in their industries,” said Chris Howarth, senior managing director and Accenture Microsoft Business Group Lead. “Together with Avanade, we are solving some of our clients’ most difficult challenges – from migrating large, business-critical applications to Azure, to building innovative and sustainable mobility solutions – and I believe the best is yet to come.”

Accenture and Avanade were also named finalists in the following six categories: Global SI & Advisory Digital Transformation Partner of the Year; Automotive, Mobility & Transportation Partner of the Year; Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Intelligent Order Management (IOM) Partner of the Year; Dynamics 365 Sales Partner of the Year; Migration to Azure Partner of the Year; Retail & Consumer Goods Partner of the Year.

“I believe that, across the Microsoft ecosystem, we have the best people, skills and experience,” said Pam Maynard, Avanade chief executive officer. “When combined with our industry insights, our ability to deliver innovative solutions and immersive experiences is remarkable. I’m delighted to receive this recognition for the 17^th time and truly believe that, together, Avanade, Accenture and Microsoft are helping clients to do what matters to build a brighter and sustainable future.”