Which major channel names scored big at this year’s Google Cloud Partner of the Year awards? The list is extensive, so we’re spotlighting a few of the most familiar names here. Leading the way, consultancy firm Cognizant snagged the Global Breakthrough award. Meanwhile, Kyndryl secured the Breakthrough: Latin America recognition, and CloudWerx clinched the same title for North America.
Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
KPMG emerges as the victor for its comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, showcasing a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
Global Expansion Champions
Tata Consultancy Services earns recognition as the overall winner for its outstanding global expansion efforts, while Deloitte secures the trophy for providing exceptional global industry solutions in services.
Industry-Specific Achievements
MSP CDW earns accolades in education services, while Capgemini shines for its contributions to financial services and insurance. Capgemini and Cognizant are honored for their generative AI, healthcare, and life sciences work. Accenture’s prowess in the retail sector also garners recognition.
Specialized Expertise
Wipro and PwC earn commendations for their supply chain, logistics, and sustainability expertise.
Excellence in Public Sector Partnerships
Carahsoft earns distinction as the Google Cloud partner for the global public sector, while SoftChoice stands out in Canada’s public sector. Quantiphi and Accenture are recognized as the Google Cloud partners of the year for U.S. education and U.S. federal—civilian, respectively. World Wide Technology earns acclaim for its contributions to U.S. federal national security, and SHI secures the title for the public sector in U.S. state and local government.
Recognizing Sales Excellence
In sales, notable partners emerge, with SADA, recently acquired by Insight, leading the pack. As the Google Cloud-only MSP committed to propelling $2.5 billion in services sales, SADA now clinches the title of Google Cloud partner of the year for global sales. This achievement is largely attributed to its prominent role in the gen AI pipeline, contributing to a four-fold increase in gen AI consumption in 2023. Tony Safoian, CEO of SADA, expresses gratitude, stating, “We are dedicated to transforming businesses globally through cutting-edge technology solutions, and this award is a testament to our entire team’s hard work and dedication.” Deloitte earns acclaim as the Google Cloud partner of the year for sales in North America.
