July 12, 2017

Accenture and Avanade Stand Out as Leaders for Microsoft Dynamics Implementation Services According to HfS Research


NEW YORK; July 12, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been positioned in the “Winner’s Circle” and ranked as the leaders in the inaugural HfS Research 2017 Blueprint Report: Microsoft Dynamics Services. The report recognizes Accenture and Avanade for their innovative vision, extensive experience, impressive industry acumen and strong client feedback, among other category rankings.

Accenture and Avanade rank as leaders in Microsoft Dynamics Services, according to HfS

“Accenture and Avanade have extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics services, including for the Dynamics 365 platform,” said Khalda De Souza, Research Director at HfS Research and author of the recent HfS Blueprint on Microsoft Dynamics Services. “Accenture and Avanade placed in the Winner’s Circle in our Blueprint Report because of their global deployment capability, the breadth and depth of services offered, and their investment in tools and templates. During our client and market interviews, Accenture and Avanade were also praised for their proactive approach and the strength and quality of their Dynamics resources.”

Microsoft Dynamics applications connect data across various sources, drive intelligent decisions and outcomes, and transform business processes. The report evaluated nine service providers who offer consulting, implementation, and ongoing services to support Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM applications, as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365. The “Winners Circle” position reflects client feedback that Accenture and Avanade excel in both the areas of innovation and execution with Microsoft Dynamics applications.

“We’re face-to-face with an era of unprecedented digital business transformation,” said Paul Daugherty, Accenture chief technology & innovation officer and chairman of the Avanade Board. “Microsoft Dynamics is at the heart of business processes. So as our clients reimagine what their businesses – and even their industries – will look like tomorrow, we can help guide them with our powerful combination of proven expertise, deep investments and leading-edge innovation in Microsoft technologies.”

This market recognition from HfS follows Accenture and Avanade recently being named the Microsoft Alliance Partner of the Year for the tenth consecutive year and Azure Alliance Partner of the Year.

“Today we are experiencing the perfect storm for business and IT leaders – unprecedented levels of technology innovation coupled with increasing expectations from digital savvy stakeholders,” said Adam Warby, Avanade CEO. “As our clients look to navigate the disruption and digitally transform their businesses, they need a trusted advisor to guide them on the journey. We are honored to be recognized as leading the industry and helping our clients to leverage the power of Microsoft Dynamics.”

Details of the Accenture and Avanade strengths highlighted include:

The results of this report were based on data collected in the first and second quarters of 2017 from buyers, service providers and advisors in the outsourcing services industry.

The HfS Research 2017 Blueprint Report: Microsoft Dynamics Services can be accessed here.
More information about Accenture and Avanade’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 services can be found here.

About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 411,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

About Avanade
Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital and cloud services, business solutions and design-led experiences delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers. Avanade has 30,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honors diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at www.avanade.com.

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Contacts:

Julie Bennink
Accenture
+ 1 312 693 7301
julie.l.bennink@accenture.com

Jennifer Grimes Douglas
Avanade
+ 1 503 330 6499
jennifer.c.grimes@avanade.com