Accenture

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has successfully finalized its acquisition of ConcentricLife, a prominent healthcare marketing agency known for its expertise in assisting Life Sciences brands in creating optimal brand experiences throughout various stages of the health journey. This strategic acquisition underscores … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has released its holiday film as part of its Play Is Your Superpower campaign, urging people to give the superpower of play this festive season. The film features a neighborhood of kids and adults engaged … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and TD Bank have partnered to establish a cross-industry coalition comprising Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) powered by Disability:IN. This coalition aims to accelerate disability inclusion in the marketing and communications professions by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired ON Service GROUP, a prominent provider of business process services specialized in insurance operations in Germany. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in insurance operations, allowing it to offer a wider range of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Google Cloud and Unilever have jointly launched the “My Unilever” app, designed to digitally connect Unilever’s factory-based employees globally. The app, built on Google Cloud and delivered in partnership with Accenture, provides factory-based colleagues with secure access to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Martijn Hagens has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Markets at Vattenfall, a major European energy company. He will succeed Anna-Karin Stenberg, who is leaving the company later this year. Martijn … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A report from Accenture titled “The Cyber-Resilient CEO” highlights that 74% of CEOs express concerns about their organizations’ ability to defend against cyberattacks, despite 96% recognizing the importance of cybersecurity for organizational growth and stability. The report points … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Atos’s Board of Directors has named Yves Bernaert as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atos Group, effective immediately. Bernaert’s appointment comes as the company completes its internal operational separation into two separate entities. He brings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Pearson plc’s Board has appointed Omar Abbosh as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective in early 2024. Abbosh, an accomplished global leader with over three decades of experience in enterprise technology and a successful … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired ATI Solutions Group (ATI), a consulting service provider based in Perth that serves the mining, energy, and rail industries. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in Western Australia, where there’s a demand for specialized … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have entered into a joint venture set to commence in January 2024. The venture is aimed at supporting Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal of becoming a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global professional services company, has completed the acquisition of Anser Advisory, a management and advisory firm specializing in infrastructure projects in the United States. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s capabilities in capital projects and allows them to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Bira 91, an Indian premium beer company operating globally, has entered into a collaboration with Accenture to drive growth, enhance business agility, and accelerate innovation through an enterprise reinvention program. Accenture will assist Bira 91 in designing and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has joined forces with smart Europe to establish a data-driven, direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model in Europe, aiming to revolutionize the car shopping experience. The collaboration focuses on repositioning the smart brand and supporting the launch of its … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Ventures Project Spotlight has partnered with Cervest, an AI-powered climate intelligence platform, to offer clients access to historical, current, and predictive climate data. The partnership will enable clients to assess and address asset and portfolio vulnerabilities for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Salesforce has announced a partnership with Accenture to establish a hub for generative artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the deployment of its Einstein GPT AI solution for customer relationship management (CRM). The companies will work together to develop … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Einr, a Norwegian business consulting company specialized in high volume logistics solutions using SAP technologies to optimize the flow of products from manufacturers to consumers. The acquisition will enhance Accenture’s SAP … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alan Jope, the CEO of Unilever, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Accenture, effective immediately. Mr. Jope, who will serve on the Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee, is a dynamic leader with vast expertise in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Post-quantum cybersecurity company QuSecure, in collaboration with Accenture, has successfully completed the first multi-orbit data communication test secured with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The transmission was made via a secure channel from Earth to a low Earth orbit (LEO) … Read the full press release →