ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has been named Microsoft’s Supplier of the Year at this year’s Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards in recognition of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø firmsâ€� commitment to accelerating innovation and boosting employee experiences through artificial intelligence (AI).
The Supplier of the Year award reflects the tangible impact of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and Microsoft’s collaboration in enhancing Microsoft’s own operations and the significant strides made by ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø firms in helping to drive consulting and tax delivery services excellence, setting a benchmark for other global clients in the industry.
This award recognizes ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø firmsâ€� contributions to Microsoft’s success as a long-standing supplier of professional services. As a preferred Microsoft supplier for nearly two decades, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø teams have collaborated with Microsoft on data and AI-led transformation, cloud and sustainability solutions across a wide range of teams, including tax, financial operations, risk management, legal and HR.
Now in its third year, the Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards showcase those suppliers whose core values align with Microsoft’s and aims to foster partnership across the supplier ecosystem. The awards celebrate organizations that exemplify strategy, agility, and modernization in areas such as sustainability, accessibility, inclusion, and community engagement.
As part of their collaboration, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø professionals and Microsoft have developed a sustainability co-pilot to track supplier Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and help improve the efficiency of reporting for suppliers and procurement procedures. As customer zero for this new solution, Microsoft is testing and refining the co-pilot to then incorporate it as part of the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability to enable even greater sustainability data analytics for customers.
This work expands on ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and Microsoft’s global alliance relationship and commitment to helping to accelerate innovation and drive value for clients using cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies.
Amy Hood, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft, highlighted the significant impact of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's contributions to the alliance partnership: "ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has put AI and innovation at the forefront and has reshaped its professional services offerings to uplevel employee experience and accelerate innovation. Together, we are creating more value and achieving more together as a result.â€�
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has also embedded its Trusted AI framework, the cornerstone of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’s commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices, into its alliance with Microsoft. The framework helps to ensure that cutting-edge technologies not only enhance efficiency and innovation, but that their applications adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, contributing to a future in which AI is a force for positive change.
DJ Wilkins, Microsoft Lead Account Partner, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in the US, shared, â€�We are honored to receive the Supplier of the Year Award from Microsoft. This award is a testament to ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø professionalsâ€� ability to provide Microsoft with service delivery excellence, innovation and the values that both of our organizations cherish.â€�
Cherie Gartner, Microsoft Global 360° Lead Partner, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø International, said, "This award symbolizes ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and Microsoft’s ongoing and dedicated commitment to excellence, innovation, and our 360° relationship. This accolade mirrors our united mission to shape the future hand in hand."
In addition to Supplier of the Year, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø was recognized for its commitment to acting with intention within its communities as a finalist in the Showstopper of the Year: Commitment to Community category.
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For more information about the ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and Microsoft alliance, please visit: kpmg.com/microsoft
