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Drafting docs, sorting data, managing emails - copilots have become the trusty sidekicks we never knew we needed. But here’s the real buzz: 👉#AI agents👈 are stepping into the spotlight. These agents don’t wait for instructions. They think, act, and communicate autonomously to tackle complex tasks. The best part? This evolution builds on your current tech investments - no total overhaul required. So, what are AI agents, and how can they transform your workplace? Here’s what you need to know about #AgenticAI: https://bit.ly/3ZOUYLK #AvanadeDoWhatMatters

🌟 Empowering Women in Tech 🌟   On Wednesday, December 11th, we organized an incredible Women in Tech lunch at our #Avanade Office dedicated to promoting #inclusivity and fostering meaningful connections for Microsoft and Avanade employees. It was inspiring to see so many talented women come together to share their experiences and backgrounds, support one another, and build a stronger network.   Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success! Let’s continue to champion diversity and create opportunities for all in the tech industry. 💪💼   #AvanadeDoWhatMatters #WomenInTech #WomenAtAvanade #LifeAtAvanade Shanice Bulk, Stephanie Wagenaar, Anita van Leeuwen, Dr. Nidhi Khanna, Jeanine Onderwater, Shaira Y. , Lotte van Noort, Erin Kirsten, Beste Altinay, Truke Zegers, Vanessa L., Seda Akdemir, Emily Steegstra, Angelina Nijadi-Govghani, Fleur Rudolphus, Kelly Heerkens, Helen Masters, Zümer Ç., Sweta Gupta, Odile de Jong, Elvi Roos, Ilona Demmers, Arpita Srivastava

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we emphasize our mission of inclusion, recognizing that more than 1 billion people around the world live with disabilities We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed. Through strong leadership, accessible opportunities, and active advocacy, we work to empower persons with disabilities to bring their authentic selves. From implementing inclusive hiring practices to championing their leadership, we aim to ensure equitable participation in all aspects of society. We are proud to amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities, recognizing that diversity fuels innovation. https://lnkd.in/esyzWkjc #AvanadeDoWhatMatters #IDPD #WorkAtAvanade

Yvonne H Janssen and ☁️ Danny de Vries just came back from Ignite, full of excitement and inspiration! We can't wait to work with our clients and bring all this amazing technology to life! #avanadedowhatmatters #microsoftignite2024

Learn from Pieter Bas Kranenberg , who works with our Manufacturing customers, about the latest innovation from Microsoft ! Are you just as excited as we are? we are organizing a Masterclass with on this topic at the 5th of February! Stay tuned for the official invitation! if you want a spot? You can make your reservation already by reaching out to Pieter Bas. #manufacturing #avanadedowhatmatters

Follow us to hear the first-hand insights about the amazing announcements on Ignite! #avanadedowhatmatters #workatavanade

#MSIgnite is on! We’re live from Chicago at #MSIgnite, where #AI transformation is taking center stage! From groundbreaking advancements to real-world applications, day 1 has been all about redefining what’s possible with AI. Here's what we learned at Microsoft CEO Satya's Keynote and what it means for mid-market clients and organizations: ✅Purpose-built Agents - Your new Digital Colleagues are here! Agents will be empowered to work alongside your team. With increased efficiency, organizations will be able to focus on strategic decision-making and relationship building. ✅Azure AI Foundry – A new unified platform to design, customize, and manage the next generation of AI apps and agents at scale. The platform enables deployment of enterprise-ready agents to automate business processes and innovate rapidly. ✅Copilot Pages - A dynamic canvas designed for multiplayer AI collaboration in Microsoft 365 #Copilot. Turn Copilot responses into editable Pages to upgrade your team's efficiency and collaboration game. Follow along for the latest! #AvanadeDoWhatMatters Rodrigo Caserta | Ruth Rowan | Christina Neary | Jay Cherrington | Chris Lloyd-Jones | Zoe Wilson | Priyanka Shah | Richard H. Holsman

I'm excited today that we've launched our recent research report about how our Avanade clients are thinking about and approaching AI adoption. We asked over 4,000 decision-makers around the world how they are keeping up with the latest AI tools and capabilities. Avanade Trendlines: AI Value Report 2025 reveals that 85% worry they risk losing their competitive edge if they don't accelerate #AI adoption. As the leading expert on Microsoft, everyday we are helping companies to get past the proof-of-concept phase by advancing their ideas that are industrialized and scalable today.  Discover the insights our research revealed here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3AtB27B As Microsoft Ignite approaches next week, we’re excited to continue exploring new ways to support organizations progress their AI adoption at their own pace, bridging gaps in value, technology, and trust. #AvanadeDoWhatMatters #MSIgnite

Dear Leaders!   January 2025 will mark the beginning of the first phase of new EU regulation (CSRD, CSRDDD and EU Taxonomy) which mandates companies to accurately report on the risks, opportunities, and impact their activities have regarding sustainability. Now is the time to start allocating resources that will allow you to confidently move forward facing these new regulations. With these new regulations, vast amounts of data need to be unlocked, new operational models set up where the role of digitization becomes even more strategic. But how to get there? During our Masterclass for Sustainability and IT- leaders you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to accelerate in the area of data-driven sustainability with a focus on CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) as a crucial step into this transformation. We are bringing together the top of Subject Matter Expert speakers on CSRD related topics: Adriana Begeer, Managing Director Sustainability at Accenture, Jonne van Gils, Sr. Global Black Belt Sustainability at Microsoft, Annelies van Doorn Tuinman van Doorn – Tuinman, Sustainability lead at Avanade, Serge Ramadi, Data & AI Strategist at Avanade, and Stephanie Wagenaar, Practice lead for Digital Enterprise Advisory at Avanade. Subscribe today, as limited seats are available (max 14)! Location: Microsoft Office at Schiphol Date: December 2nd, 14 – 19 hrs Subscribe here! https://lnkd.in/eDGUf_7k

Today we are at Microsoft Build in Hilversum! Together with Mark Lowe, Sujatha Subramanian, Liselotte van Unen and Alex de Meijers we are talking to customers about the amazing era of 'Imagine what you can do with AI' . If you haven't visiting us, and saw one of the amazing demo's, visit our booth and have a great Stroopwafel! #avanadedowhatmatters #imaginewhatyoucandowithAI