Avanade Named Databricks Global Partner of the Year, with Accenture, for the Fifth Year Running, Solidifying its Position as the Global Leader in Data & AI
Avanade also recognised as Databricks EMEA Partner of the Year, complementing its remarkable 18 years as Microsoft Global Partner of the YearSeattle, June 27, 2023
Avanade, the leading Microsoft solutions provider, alongside Accenture, has cemented its market-leading position in Data and AI by being recognised as the Databricks 2023 Global Partner of the Year award for the fifth consecutive year. Avanade was also named Databricks’ 2023 EMEA Partner of the Year award, for the eighth time. These accolades follow Avanade’s recognition as 2023 Microsoft Global SI Partner of the Year, announced earlier today.
The awards were announced at the Databricks Data + AI Summit, taking place this week in San Francisco, where industry luminaries and executives are gathering to explore the latest advancements in data and AI. Avanade’s commitment to driving innovation, delivering unmatched customer experiences, and harnessing cutting-edge technologies, such as generative AI, has positioned it as the go-to partner for organisations seeking AI-driven data transformation.
During the Summit, Avanade showcased its expertise in data modernisation, helping organisations simplify and demystify what they need from a data, analytics and AI platform to achieve AI outcomes and power up generative AI initiatives across their business.
Avanade also highlighted the significance of modern analytics and governance at scale. Its shared valuable insights into how organisations can transform their analytics ecosystems, overcome data quality challenges and improve governance practises to unify data appropriately so that it can enable trusted analytical and AI applications.
"We’re so proud to continue to receive these accolades, which serve as a testament to Avanade's unwavering commitment to driving innovation, delivering unparallelled customer experiences, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to achieve AI-driven transformation," commented Alan Grogan, global head of data platform modernisation at Avanade. "Avanade remains steadfast in its dedication to driving increased adoption of Azure Databricks and spearheading data transformation initiatives worldwide. Through our close collaboration with Databricks, we continue to revolutionise the potential of modernised data on the lakehouse platform, propelling organisations into a new era of technological advancement."
About Avanade
Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.
We have been recognised , together with our parent Accenture, as Microsoft’s Global SI Partner of the Year more than any other company. With the most Microsoft certifications (60,000+) and 18 (out of 18) Gold-level Microsoft competencies, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses grow and solve their toughest challenges.
We are a people first company, committed to providing an inclusive workplace where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves. As a responsible business, we are building a sustainable world and helping young people from underrepresented communities fulfill their potential.
Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at www.avanade.com.
