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Accenture and Microsoft Joint Venture - Avanade, Launches in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 7, 2021 Avanade, the popular digital innovator on the Microsoft ecosystem, today announced the launch of its business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Adriano Neves, Avanades Sales, Industry and Client Relationships Lead in Brazil, has been appointed to lead the companys newest entity and will relocate from So Paulo to Dubai.
Established by Accenture and Microsoft in 2000, Avanade today has 49,000 professionals globally looks on the Microsoft ecosystem offering technology and consulting expertise to help clients from across industries including financial services, oil and gas, and citizen services. Avanades presence in the United Arab Emirates represents the 26th country location in the companys expanding global footprint.
Leveraging its global delivery network, technical depth and Microsoft-focused capabilities, Avanade will work with Accenture collaborating to help clients in the UAE create exceptional experiences, build operational resilience and reimagine new business models. In the recently published IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment, Accenture and Avanade have been jointly recognized as a leader based on current capabilities and future strategies. Together, Accenture and Avanade have been named Microsoft Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year 16 times, more than any other partner.
As organizations renew for the future, we want to make a positive impact in the region by helping our clients solve complex business problems that are unique to their industries and realize their business goals faster on the Microsoft platform. said Adriano Neves, Avanades United Arab Emirates regional lead.
We are thrilled to welcome Avanade to the United Arab Emirates. With our combined service capabilities, global scale and joint solution development on the Microsoft platform, we look forward to helping our clients drive an end-to-end digital transformation of their businesses. said Nadya Abdulla Kamali, Accentures country managing director for the UAE.
Sayed Hashish, General Manager, Microsoft UAE added: Our partnership with Accenture through Avanade has grown tremendously, and the launch of Avanade in the United Arab Emirates marks another milestone for our successful collaboration. Together with Avanade and Accenture, we will continue to empower every person and organization in the UAE to achieve more.
To fuel the companys ambitious growth, Avanade is recruiting digital, IT and consulting specialists who have a passion for Microsoft platform technologies. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for open roles here: https://www.avanade.com/en/career