Accenture expands European AI expertise by integrating Keepler’s cloud native data and analytics capabilities

Accenture expands European AI expertise by integrating Keepler’s cloud native data and analytics capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Keepler Data Tech to strengthen its AI and data capabilities, particularly in delivering end-to-end solutions that help organisations modernise operations and embed intelligence into core business processes. Keepler’s expertise in cloud-native data platforms, advanced analytics, and scalable AI deployment will enhance Accenture’s ability to support clients across Spain and the wider EMEA region. The acquisition is part of Accenture’s broader strategy to expand its AI services portfolio through targeted investments and specialist talent.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 9-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture has expanded its artificial intelligence and data capabilities through the acquisition of Keepler Data Tech, a move aimed at strengthening its ability to help organisations modernise operations and embed AI across core business functions.

The acquisition reflects Accenture’s continued investment in AI-driven transformation, as companies increasingly look to integrate advanced analytics, generative AI, and automation into their operations. By bringing Keepler into its portfolio, Accenture is enhancing its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions—from defining data strategies and building cloud-native platforms to deploying AI models that directly influence decision-making and operational performance.

Founded in 2018, Keepler has built a reputation for helping organisations develop strong data foundations as a prerequisite for successful AI adoption. Its approach combines technical implementation with a focus on value realisation, ensuring that AI initiatives translate into measurable business outcomes. The company’s capabilities span DataOps and MLOps, advanced analytics, and emerging areas such as agentic AI, all delivered through scalable and secure cloud-based architectures.

As part of the transaction, more than 240 specialists from Keepler—including data scientists, engineers, and technical architects—will join Accenture. With teams based in Madrid, London, and Lisbon, the addition strengthens Accenture’s regional presence in Spain and across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, while also deepening its global delivery capabilities.

Juan María Aramburu, CEO of Keepler and Mercedes Oblanca, Market Unit Lead for Spain and Portugal at Accenture

Mercedes Oblanca, who leads Accenture’s business in Spain and Portugal, emphasised that AI and data are now central to how organisations remain competitive and resilient. She noted that integrating Keepler’s expertise will enhance Accenture’s ability to deliver comprehensive AI solutions, including agentic AI, while ensuring responsible and secure deployment across client operations.

For Juan María Aramburu, the acquisition represents an opportunity to accelerate Keepler’s mission of turning data and AI into scalable, real-world outcomes. He highlighted that joining Accenture will enable the company to expand its reach and bring its solutions to a broader client base across Spain and the wider EMEA region.

The deal forms part of a broader strategy by Accenture to build a leading position in AI services through targeted acquisitions. In recent years, the company has added several specialist firms to its portfolio, including Faculty, Decho, RANGR Data, NeuraFlash, and Halfspace, all contributing to its growing ecosystem of AI expertise.

Although financial details of the transaction, including the stake held by investment firm DTCP, have not been disclosed, the acquisition underscores the increasing importance of data-centric capabilities in enterprise transformation. As organisations seek to unlock value from AI, partnerships and integrations like this are becoming central to enabling scalable, secure, and impactful adoption.

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