KPMG International Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Cloud Elite Designation

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG, a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, and a Platinum-level member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that it has achieved the Cloud Elite designation within the OPN Cloud Program, as well as advanced specialization recognition and six Oracle Excellence Awards.

"To be recognized as one of Oracle's leading Cloud partners is a tremendous achievement and testament to the impact of our KPMG Powered Enterprise solution, which helps clients achieve their desired business outcomes in an accelerated manner with less risk," says Linsey Ryan, KPMG's U.S. Oracle Service Network Leader.

The OPN Cloud Program's Cloud Elite status is earned by highly skilled and committed partners that have demonstrated full investment in a depth and breadth of Oracle Cloud experience to provide comprehensive Oracle Cloud solutions to joint clients.

KPMG is one of the first Oracle partners to achieve Advanced Specialization distinction for Oracle Financials Cloud and for Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud. In addition, KPMG earned six Oracle Excellence Awards:

• Oracle Specialized Partner of the Year: ERP Cloud (Global)
• OPN Cloud Program Solution: ERP Partner of the Year (Global)
• Oracle Specialized Partner of the Year: ERP Cloud (North America)
• Oracle Specialized Partner of the Year: SaaS Cloud Transformation (APAC)
• Oracle Specialized Partner of the Year: ERP Cloud (APAC)
• Oracle Regional Partner of the Year: Cloud ERP (APAC)

"No matter where our clients operate, the cloud has become the place for digital transformation," says Mark A. Goodburn, KPMG's global head of Advisory. "Nearly a decade ago, we first recognized the cloud's impact on the market and made a significant investment in this space. This recognition, and the transformative gains our clients experience every day, is evidence that our investment is paying off."

"KPMG's achievements are proof of its Oracle investment, extensive global experience and dedication to delivering the highest quality of service," says Sanjay Sinha, vice president, Platform Products, Oracle. "KPMG's Powered Enterprise Solution is a unique and differentiated approach to cloud-enabled transformation that helps our joint clients realize the full benefits of cloud and mobile technologies with an accelerated implementation approach."

For more information on KPMG's Oracle alliance, visit www.kpmg.com/us/oracle.

About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is the U.S. member firm affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG member firms have 174,000 professionals, including more than 9,000 partners, in 155 countries. Some or all of the services described herein may not be permissible for KPMG audit clients and their affiliates.

About KPMG International
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 155 countries and have more than 174,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Some or all of the services described herein may not be permissible for KPMG audit clients and their affiliates.

About Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is Oracle's partner program that provides partners with a differentiated advantage to develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle's products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to be recognized and rewarded for their investment in Oracle Cloud. Partners engaging with Oracle will be able to differentiate their Oracle Cloud expertise and success with customers through the OPN Cloud program – an innovative program that complements existing OPN program levels with tiers of recognition and progressive benefits for partners working with Oracle Cloud. To find out more visit: http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html.

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Contact:                    

Kristen Morgan
KPMG LLP 
410-949-2668 
[email protected]

Amy Greenshields 
KPMG International 
+1 416 777 8749 
[email protected]

SOURCE KPMG LLP

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