Avanade UK & Ireland

At Avanade, we help manufacturers make an impact and make it fast. Want to know how?
Come and visit us at Hannover Messe 2023! You'll be able to find us at the Microsoft booth, bringing you thought leadership sessions exploring the technology that is shaping the future of the manufacturing industry. From responsible manufacturing to front line worker solutions, find out what our expertise can do for you.
Don't miss the opportunity to schedule a dedicated 1-2-1 session with one of our experts, sign up now: https://avanade.eplannerpro.com/HMI2023/ClientMeeting

The sector is victim to many external disrupters. From social and cultural shifts, to new regulations and technological advancements sending shock waves through the industry.
Whilst we know change is the only constant, there is still panic and resistance when it comes to facing it. But have you asked yourself how you can use it to your advantage?
Take a peak into the future of capital markets evolution: https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights/avanade-spotlight/reshaping-capital-markets-industry

Ever wondered what piece of advice some of our key leadership figures would give their 10-year-old selves? Or maybe how, as leaders, they ensure equitable representation when making decisions and how they think male allies can contribute to creating greater gender equity?
This is just a snippet of what was discussed on last week's International Women's Day leadership panel. This empowering conversation was held in front of a live audience in our London office, featuring different perspectives, stories and advice on the challenges women face in the workplace and how we can to overcome them. It was a brilliant, thought-provoking day, with our inspiring panel speakers: our CEO Pam Maynard, Global Advisory Lead Jillian Moore, UKI COO Sally Draper, UKI CTO Simon Turner, CMO Ruth Rowan and our host, UKI GM Andy Gillett.

Together we can to reach true on a global scale.

Today marks International Women's Day, and at Avanade, we are dedicated to ensuring that every day is a positive day for women. Through initiatives such as the Avanade Leadership Program for Women, our STEM Scholarships, and our deliberate hiring practices, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to supporting women's success and fostering equity. Discover more about our impactful programs by visiting our website https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/life-at-avanade
Join us in embracing equity as we continue to prioritise women's empowerment at Avanade.

Why is it so important to have an accurate view of your data security risks?
With data stores for every organisation under constant expansion in this increasingly data-driven landscape, knowing the extent of your resources and being prepared to protect them against threats is vital.
Learn more about how create a secure data foundation: https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/solutions/security-service-solutions/data-security

How does our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture enable us to provide the best and most effective technical solutions and consulting experience to our clients?

Giving us a unique skillset and depth of knowledge, our innovation capabilities using cloud computing are able to transform organisations for the new way of working. Hear more from our team on what sets us apart from the competition: https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/ireland

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We had an awesome time at our cybersecurity showcase last week with live simulation by the infamous Black Hat Hacker Lauri Love! Held in London's RSA Vaults, it was the perfect location to showcase what the future of looks like.
We're grateful to our amazing speakers, including Sarah Armstrong-Smith from Microsoft and Colin Inglis from EDF, as well as our Avanade co-hosts Jason Revill, Malcome Barske and Andy Gillet, for their insightful contributions.
Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a fantastic day!

Ready to hack for a good cause? 🔐🖥️
As International Women's Day approaches, we're excited to explore how technology can help promote gender equity worldwide! Join us and in our first-ever global hackathon, where we'll be working together towards a brighter future.

In partnership with Major League Hacking , Women In Cloud , and the International Rescue Committee - UK, our 48-hour event challenges participants to create innovative tech solutions that make a real impact on today's most pressing equity issues.

Are you up for the challenge? Sign up now at https://bit.ly/41lYH2q and let's make a difference together!

You may have heard of generative AI before, but do you know what it's capable of?

ChatGPT is just one example of how artificial intelligence is changing the way we do business. Technology that could once simply analyse data has now developed to be able to generate it's own, and that comes at a great benefit to streamlining communication processes.

Utlising 's cloud capabilities, is helping organisations join the new wave of AI computing. Read about how it works and what it can do for you:

Our learnings from working with generative AI model ChatGPT After many months of experimenting with generative AI like ChatGPT from OpenAI, Florin Rotar shares Avanade’s learnings and recommendations to help organizations act now.

We did it again! 🏅
Avanade UK & Ireland is thrilled to be recognised as a leader in both Digital Transformation and Data Analytics & Big Data in the 2023 Financial Times Leading Management Consultancies report. This marks our 6th consecutive year being ranked as a top consultancy by the Financial Times! 📰🏆
Our client and peer feedback is the driving force behind this recognition, which underscores our passion for delivering the best innovative solutions to transform organisations and empower clients to make the most of their technology. At Avanade, we're all about driving innovation and creating unparalleled experiences for our clients.
Read more about the rankings here: https://www.ft.com/content/8f66961e-8792-4f01-972c-90c5bb141385

Are you prepared for the Industrial Metaverse?
Whilst many are still considering the a place for social applications, it's potential to innovate and transform the way we do business must not be underestimated.
Simon Turner, Chief Technology Officer at Avanade UK & Ireland shares how your organisation can maximise the power of your data through the Metaverse here:

Are you prepared for the Metaverse? It’s time to prepare for the next wave of digital change and connectivity.

"LGBTQ+ history month is an opportunity to reflect on the gruelling struggles the community has faced, celebrate the challenges it has overcome and to remember those who still exist without rights.
Everyone who can come to work and be their authentic selves every day, do so on the shoulders of those that came before us, they should never be forgotten."
Paul O'regan, Avanade Solutions Manager

At Avanade we believe visibility, knowledge, culture and community are what builds a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. By collectively celebrating the history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community, alongside others, we strive to make every employee feel comfortable to come to work as their true selves and do so with confidence.

We are very proud to be sponsoring 's State of Open Con 2023, alongside other industry leaders, showcasing the very best open source software creations the UK has to offer.

If you're heading to the event today or tomorrow, make sure to check our 3D Printing and VR Headset experiences.

Smart business solutions come in many shapes and sizes, but what kind of solution brought our team out here?
Fear not - the very exciting results of this project are soon to come. Keep your eyes peeled. 👀
In the meantime, have a look at some of our other client success stories: https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/clients

There's a reason should be at the forefront of every business decision maker's mind. With disruptions and uncertainties in the market, a resilient and agile strategic direction is more important than ever, and nothing informs smart strategy quite like the right insight.
And what better place to store and safeguard these insights than Azure?

This month, we're teaming up with Databricks and Microsoft to share why and how successful organisations are moving to modern, cloud-based platforms to innovate and grow their business. Register now: https://pages.databricks.com/202301-EMEA-VE-Migrate-your-data-to-Azure-Databricks-with-Avanade.html?utm_source=avanade&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=7018y000001nmpdqac

🧧 With the first week of the Year of the Rabbit coming to a close, we hope all those who celebrate had a wonderful !

Find out more about the Year of the Rabbit and what it means to one of our team here: https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade/diversity-inclusion/lunar-new-year-rabbit

Capital markets: The tech consultancy model is broken.
Have you ever felt underwhelmed or frustrated with a tech consultancy experience in the past? We may know why.
Sebastian Marwood, Head of Capital Markets Advisory, explains what makes Avanade UK & Ireland's approach to consultancy different:

Capital markets: The tech consultancy model is broken Are tech consultancies taking you for a ride? In his second blog post in a series of five, Seb Marwood explains what’s wrong with tech consultancies.

The UK Government is making changes to data protection laws, but could they actually be beneficial for your organisation?
From encouraging data-driven activity and harnessing the latest technology, learn what these GDPR changes are and how they can boost your business:

Changes to UK data regulation laws - The impact for your organisation How are the latest changes to data legislation impacting the way we do business?

What do you need to do what matters?
Passion and purpose. People who respect and share your commitment. Opportunities to practice, learn, and practice some more. Avenues for change and growth.
We have all of that Avanade. Come see how together we can do what matters. Discover more: https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career

How are you going to be kickstarting the New Year this January? Maybe swimming 150 metres in ice-cold water isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for Application Architect, Bryan Avery, that's exactly how he'll be doing it.
We are to be supporting him to by representing Team GB in the International Ice Swimming Championships taking place next week in France! As a seasoned professional we're sure he's going to do exceptionally well, and we look forward to catching up with him after his races.