Last weekend, Avanade hosted a Microsoft Azure workshop and sponsored a Microsoft Azure mini challenge at the 2024 NJIT Women In Computing Society (WiCS) GirlHacks Hackathon. With over 290 participants and 54 incredible projects on display, it was a celebration of innovation and creativity in tech. 🎉Congratulations to Team SpeakSavvy who won the Avanade min-challenge, 1st place in the Hackathon and the Best Beginner Track! Their innovative speech-to-text AI-powered presentation feedback application, developed using Microsoft Azure, highlighted the immense talent and potential within the New Jersey Institute of Technology community. At Avanade, we’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders and are honored to host an event where innovation and the power of collaboration and creativity is fostered. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and judges! Join us in congratulating Team SpeakSavvy winners🏆: Melna Abraham | Manisha Palaniappan | Meera J. | Eshaan Shinde #AvanadeDoWhatMatters | #TechInnovation | #Hackathon | Valentin Guerin | Lizete A. | Mukund Borahalli | Andrew Christmann | Perla M. | Dustin La | Karnveer Singh | Oluwatimilehin Akinosho |
Avanade North America
IT Services and IT Consulting
Seattle, WA 15,925 followers
Leading provider of digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences via Microsoft.
About us
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 do what matters to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers. 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. As a responsible business, we are building a sustainable world and helping young people from underrepresented communities fulfill their potential. Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at www.avanade.com
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- IT Services, Microsoft, Consulting, Technology Infrastructure, Application Development, Managed Services, Digital Workplace, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Metaverse, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Industry Cloud, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Power Platform, Sitecore, Windows 10, Business, Modern Workplace, and Sustainability
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#Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and it's time to rethink our defenses. As we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, there's never a better time to equip your security teams with Microsoft Copilot for Security, a generative AI-powered tool that enhances digital defenses. In his latest blog, Avanade CISO Bob Bruns shares how we and our clients are leveraging this innovation to empower our teams to detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively. Key benefits include: ✅Enhanced Decision-Making: Integrates insights from your security tools. ✅Faster Response: Speeds up incident detection and response. ✅Efficiency Gains: Automates routine tasks, saving up to 60% of time. Let’s partner together to deploy this game-changing tool and secure your digital future! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKiKZqmZ #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth | #GenerativeAI | #MicrosoftCopilot | #Avanade | #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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Recently, one of our Avanade clients shared a great phrase with me: “Evil moves much faster than the pace of good.” It’s an important lesson to remember in the #AI era. All the good outcomes of AI adoption – things like enhanced productivity, better knowledge sharing and employee well-being – require a human-centric strategy. Thanks to Neil C. Hughes for having me on the Tech Talks Daily podcast to talk about some of the ways we’re using AI for good at Avanade. Listen here:
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🗣 Here’s where to find us across #NorthAmerica this month! Want to schedule time to meet with us in-person at any of these #events or attend a #virtual event listed here? Drop us a note in the comments or register with the links below. #PublicSector NASCIO Annual Conference September 29 – October 2 New Orleans, LA: https://lnkd.in/gC5vv-jZ Metropolitan Information eXchange October 6-11 Bellevue, WA: https://lnkd.in/gYBBpmfd #Healthcare Becker’s Healthcare IT Conference October 1-4 Chicago, IL: https://lnkd.in/e9GheChU HIMSS Michigan Fall Conference October 7-8 Michigan: https://lnkd.in/gNHE9EDS #CrossIndustry Dynamics Community Summit October 13-17 San Antonio, TX: https://lnkd.in/gStA7vTV Sitecore Symposium 2024 October 15-18 Nashville, TN: https://lnkd.in/dUSbSyf Microsoft SMC + DS Summit October 15-17 Dallas, TX #Nonprofit NetHope Global Summit October 21-24 Washington, DC: https://lnkd.in/gg7_92wq #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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Today, as we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, we honor the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the communities profoundly affected by this tragic history. At Avanade, we recognize the significance of this day as an opportunity to listen, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about reconciliation. It’s a moment to educate ourselves on the truth and explore how we can actively contribute to healing and understanding. In support, we will match our employees’ donations to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. This organization is dedicated to improving the lives of Indigenous people by fostering awareness, education and connections among all peoples in Canada. Together, let’s take steps toward a more inclusive future. #TruthAndReconciliation #AvanadeDoWhatMatter #IndigenousRights
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We’re gold! 🌟 We are thrilled to have achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal for #sustainability! This win marks a significant step forward in our ongoing journey—from our silver rating to now gold—and it reaffirms our unwavering commitment as a purpose-driven and responsible business. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to creating a positive impact, ensuring our work benefits society as well as drives business success. But this is just the beginning. We will continue to challenge ourselves, push boundaries, and lead by example in building a more sustainable future. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2J2ZAVs #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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Your business occupies a sweet spot — big enough to operate globally, small enough to keep its local touch. This calls for a tech partner that sits in a sweet spot too. One that is large enough to stretch your ambitions, but lean enough to move at your pace to help you: 🔸Focus on what matters most 🔸Solve problems 🔸Chase impacts Freeing you to reach your full potential by unlocking the power of Microsoft. Talk to Avanade: https://bit.ly/3Z4JW5i #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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We are happy to support our client Intrado on our shared mission to do what matters in the communities we share. #AvanadeDoWhatMatters | #WorkWorthDoing | #CaringAboutPeople
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Congratulations to our very own Miranda Hill and Dikasse Z. for being recognized as Women Leaders in Consulting by Consulting Magazine! 🎉 🏆 Miranda Hill As Avanade’s Global Sustainability Lead, Miranda has been named the ESG Champion for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Her visionary strategies have not only transformed sustainability at Avanade but have also inspired a global network of champions, upskilled teams, and driven impactful change within our industry. 🏆 Dikasse Zalla Dikasse, Data & AI Manager and the global co-chair of INSPIRE, our Black employee network, has been recognized as a DEI Champion. Her tireless advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her mentorship of young women, leadership of a Social Justice Hackathon, and collaboration with STEM and nonprofit organizations. Dikasse’s impactful initiatives are paving the way for a more inclusive future. Guided by our purpose to advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft, this recognition reaffirms our commitment to responsible business practices that create a positive impact on our people, clients and communities. Join us in congratulating Miranda, Dikasse and the other incredible women who will be celebrated at an awards ceremony by Consulting Magazine in New York City in November. https://lnkd.in/eWSQ9BGB #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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Being a purpose-driven and responsible organization is only possible if we lead by doing what matters. 🧡 This week, our new CEO Rodrigo Caserta and our Executive Committee welcome a group of underrepresented entrepreneurs from the Accenture Black Founders Development Program, Prosperity Now, and MovingWorlds organizations, for a three-hour interactive mentorship event. It was an invaluable opportunity to connect, share experiences, and tackle business challenges together. It also marked the two-year anniversary of the Avanade ‘Entrepreneur Accelerator’ initiative, dedicated to support businesses led by underrepresented communities, reinforcing our commitment on creating impact and inspiring the future business and technology leaders. #AvanadeDoWhatMatters
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