Avanade
Microsoft-focused consultancy (joint venture with Accenture). Gold standard for Azure and Microsoft stack projects. Deep product relationships but premium pricing and Microsoft-centric worldview.
Score Breakdown
Avanade Analysis
✓ Strengths
- • Unmatched Azure and Microsoft ecosystem expertise
- • Direct relationships with Microsoft product teams
- • Strong in Power Platform and Dynamics integration
- • Global delivery with consistent quality
- • Excellent for Microsoft-centric organizations
⚠ Considerations
- • Premium pricing (Microsoft + Accenture DNA)
- • Microsoft-only perspective (no multi-cloud)
- • Can push Microsoft solutions even when alternatives exist
- • Large teams may include less experienced staff
Avanade Pricing Indication
Pricing varies based on project complexity, duration, and specific requirements. Contact the partner for a detailed quote.
Questions to Ask Avanade
Before engaging with Avanade, here are key questions to help you evaluate fit:
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Experience & Track Record: "Can you share 2-3 references from similar projects in our industry? What were the outcomes?"
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Team & Delivery: "Who will actually be working on our project? What's the ratio of senior to junior resources?"
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Pricing & Timeline: "What's your typical timeline and budget range for this type of engagement? How do you handle scope changes?"
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Methodology: "Walk us through your approach to azure migration . What frameworks or tools do you use?"
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Support & SLAs: "What happens after go-live? What kind of support and escalation process do you provide?"
Red flags to watch for: Vague answers, reluctance to provide references, pressure to sign quickly, or inability to articulate a clear methodology.
Key Facts
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Founded
- 2000
- Team Size
- 60,000+ Microsoft professionals
- Industries
- Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail
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