Avanade

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Avanade (Template:IPAc-en) is a global professional services company providing IT consulting and services focused on the Microsoft platform with artificial intelligence, business analytics, cloud, application services, digital transformation, modern workplace, security services, technology and managed services offerings.[1] Headquartered in Seattle, the company has 50,000 employees in 26 countries. Avanade serves 34% of the Fortune 500 and 46% of the Fortune Global 500.[2]

History

Avanade was formed on April 4, 2000, as a joint venture between Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) and Microsoft, and today is majority-owned by Accenture. The company maintains the Accenture-Microsoft alliance to combine Accenture's consulting with Microsoft's scalable cloud and mobile technologies.[3] The name Avanade is a portmanteau between avenue and promenade.[4]

Pamela Maynard took over from Adam Warby as CEO beginning on September 1, 2019.[5]

In July 2020, Avanade joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an alliance of autonomous tech suppliers and defense service providers who have partnered with Microsoft Defense to help protect themselves against an environment of increasing cybersecurity threats.[6]

In April 2022, Avanade announced the building of its first US-based engineering center in Tampa, Florida, adding around 500 new entry- and senior-level engineering, data and software development jobs over the next three years.[7]

In September 2024, Rodrigo Caserta has stepped into the role as CEO of Avanade as Pamela Maynard has accepted a new role as Chief AI Transformation Officer for Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS). Pamela Maynard has been with Avanade for 16 years.

Acquisitions

Overview of business acquisitions by Avanade
Number Date Company Business Country References
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3 Template:Dts en’tegrat Microsoft Dynamics specialists Script error: No such module "flag". [10]
4 Template:Dts HOB Consulting firm, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions Script error: No such module "flag". [11]
5 Template:Dts Quadreon Microsoft Dynamics specialists Script error: No such module "flag". [12]
6 Template:Dts Ascentium Corporation Microsoft Dynamics specialists, Avanade acquired the US portion of the CRM practice Script error: No such module "flag". [13]
7 Template:Dts ECONNEX AG Microsoft Dynamics specialists Template:GER [14]
8 Template:Dts Azaleos Managed messaging, collaboration & unified communications services Script error: No such module "flag". [15]
9 Template:Dts KCS.net Information technology Script error: No such module "flag". [16]
10 Template:Dts CloudTalent Strategic cloud advisory Script error: No such module "flag". [17]
11 Template:Dts Infusion Development Digital transformation, application modernization, and cloud-scale solutions Script error: No such module "flag". [18]
12 Template:Dts Loud&Clear Technology and experience design Script error: No such module "flag". [19]
13 Template:Dts Alnamic AG Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AX specialists Template:GER [20]
14 Template:Dts Altius Data and artificial intelligence specialists Script error: No such module "flag". [21]
15 Template:Dts Concert ERP solutions Script error: No such module "flag". [22]
16 Template:Dts AZEO Data and AI, cloud and IoT Script error: No such module "flag". [23]
17 Template:Dts QUANTIQ Microsoft Business Applications Script error: No such module "flag". [24]
18 Template:Dts Kabel Data, AI and cloud Script error: No such module "flag". [25]
19 Template:Dts Asysco Legacy application migration Script error: No such module "flag". [26]
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Corporate affairs

Structure and operations

Avanade operates its business in more than 80 locations across more than 26 countries North America, Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and the Pacific.[28]

India (IDC), China (CDC) and the Philippines (PDC) supply Avanade with offshore consultants housed in parent company Accenture's delivery centers. Overall, these offshore workers constitute over 40% of Avanade's total workforce. Avanade relies heavily on offshore workers in India, China and other developing countries.[29][30][31]

Leadership

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Former Avanade logo.

Avanade is managed by a leadership team of 17 members (2022). Pamela Maynard served as CEO from September 2019 to October 2024.[5] Mitch Hill, a former senior partner at Andersen Consulting, was the founding CEO until August 31, 2008.[32] Adam Warby held the position from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2019.[33]

Avanade's board of directors has five members (2022). The chairman of the board is Emma McGuigan.[34]

Finances

Avanade began filing financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2006, a requirement for publicly traded companies. Alternatively, filings must be made when the number of security holders exceeded 500, which at the time, Avanade had over 1,100.[35] As of July 1, 2008, Avanade is no longer required to file financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission as it has unregistered all securities.

Accolades

Avanade and Accenture were the Microsoft Alliance Partner of the Year for the 18th time in 2023.[36]

See also

References

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