Our heritage
The early 2000s were an exciting time for IT. Digital technology was transforming our lives, and with each innovation, it became clear that digital was the future.
Avanade was born into this pioneering time. Created in April 2000 by two industry giants – Accenture and Microsoft – Avanade had one goal: deliver innovative services and solutions to enterprises worldwide using the Microsoft platform.
Our growth
Since launch, we’ve enjoyed – and continue to enjoy – phenomenal growth. In fact, we are one of the technology industry’s most successful joint ventures. Take a look at our key milestones and accomplishments and see how we got there.![Avanade is Newsweek's most loved workplace 2022](/-/media/images/about-avanade/avanade-newsweek-most-loved-workplace.jpg?vs=1&w=320&la=en-CA&hash=8B22D74C590304E200AB7A2BFE86CE17)
Avanade ranks #3 on Newsweek’s list of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces.
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Enabling manufacturers to unlock the full value of their SAP investments with Microsoft solutions.
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Accenture, Microsoft and Avanade partner to address climate change.
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Avanade is cited for its visible commitment to gender equality.
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Top Employer Institute recognizes Avanade for the 11th consecutive year.
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Our new office in Warsaw will help organizations harness the power of Microsoft.
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Acquisition will increase our Microsoft Dynamics 365 capabilities.
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Avanade is named one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces.
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UAE is our 26th country location, with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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Recognized for the 16th time.
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IDC names Avanade and Accenture to the Leaders Category in Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services.
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We’re recognized for helping clients protect themselves against cyberthreats.
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We aim to help drive racial and gender parity in STEM.
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Our cloud-based solution and data analytics increase efficiency and delivery.
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Accenture, Microsoft, Avanade will use cloud, data and AI to help drive change.
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Top Employers Institute recognizes Avanade for 10th year in a row.
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Enhanced leave benefits announced for all employees in Australia.
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Recognized for the 15th time.
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Computerworld recognizes Avanade for the 10th year.
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Avanade acquires Concert
We help clients make better, faster business decisions.
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Avanade acquires Altius
We help clients maximize ROI on their data and AI investments.
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We’re named a top employer in Europe
Recognized by Top Employer Institute for nine years in a row.
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Recognized for moving the needle on the gender imbalance in technology.
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We work with Answer ALS in the search for new treatment protocols.
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20-year Accenture veteran will work closely with new CEO.
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Recognized for innovative solutions
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Pam Maynard steps in as Avanade’s new CEO
Adam Warby passes on the reins.
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We open our first Digital Innovation Studio in ASEAN
Singapore becomes home to our 15th studio.
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Proven market leadership in Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services.
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Computerworld recognizes Avanade for the ninth year.
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Forrester highlights our “scale, breadth of domain capabilities, and lineage.”
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Bringing better digital experiences to clients.
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Partnering to lead digital transformation.
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Named by Top Employer Institute for eight years in a row.
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Avanade and Accenture launch joint innovation hub in Seattle.
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Making a genuine human impact on the social sector.
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Creates first digital innovation studio in Asia Pacific.
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Dublin is the 24th location in our expanding global footprint.
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Computerworld recognizes Avanade for the sixth year in a row.
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Recognized for 11th year in a row.
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Avanade teams with Microsoft and Accenture on AI solutions.
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Bringing insights and expertise to clients ahead of the market.
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Proven market leadership in Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services.
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Avanade featured on Anita Borg’s 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists Leadership Index.
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Recognized for 10th year in a row.
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Avanade contributes to community gardens to transform children’s lives.
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Avanade signs White House Equal Pay Pledge
We reaffirm our commitment to pay parity.
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We achieve most contributions to a computer program.
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Recognized for ninth year in a row.
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Avanade CEO Adam Warby takes to the road to talk tech with leading execs.
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Solution helps financial services firms embrace digital transformation.
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Providing agility, cost efficiency and diversity of skills.
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We’re named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
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We’re among the Top 125 organizations for the seventh year.
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Proven market leadership
IDC MarketScape positions Accenture/Avanade as leader.
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Retail clients benefit from innovative and digitally connected experiences.
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Partnership aims to impact more than 1 billion women by 2020.
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Avanade launches Scholarship program "15 for 15" for women.
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We acquire CloudTalent, a strategic cloud and infrastructure advisory firm.
We expand Microsoft Dynamics capabilities across Germany, Switzerland and Austria
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We’re recognized for the eighth consecutive year and 11th year overall.
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We’re named in the Top 125 organizations for the sixth year.
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Avanade leads cloud transformation with Accenture Hybrid Cloud Solution for Microsoft Azure.
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We are honoured by the Top Employer Institute.
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Avanade named among Training magazine's Top 125 organizations for fifth consecutive year.
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We’re named Alliance and Mobility Partners of the Year.
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Training magazine recognizes Avanade
Avanade named among Training magazine's Top 125 organizations for fourth consecutive year.
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We acquire Opstera’s public cloud management software.