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Pearson Names Omar Abbosh as CEO, Succeeding Retiring Andy Bird

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2023

(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

Accenture Bolsters Industrial Expertise with Acquisition of ATI Solutions Group

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, August 2023

(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

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture Partner for Data-Driven Transformation through Joint Venture

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, August 2023

(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

Accenture Enhances Capital Project Capabilities with Anser Advisory Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, August 2023

(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

Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, August 2023

(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

Bira 91 Teams Up with Accenture for Enterprise Reinvention and Digital Transformation

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, July 2023

(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

Accenture Partners with smart Europe to Reinvent Car Shopping Experience with Data-Driven Direct-to-Consumer Model

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, July 2023

(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

Accenture and Cervest collaborate on AI-powered climate intelligence platform

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, May 2023

(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

Salesforce and Accenture Join Forces to Enhance AI-Powered Customer Service Interactions

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, May 2023

(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

Accenture strengthens retail and consumer electronics offerings with Einr acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2023

(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

Accenture welcomes Unilever CEO Alan Jope to its board

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2023

(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

QuSecure and Accenture Successfully Test Quantum-Resilient Data Communications Over Multiple Satellite Orbits

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2023

(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

The Ocean Race, Virtual Regatta and Accenture offer e-commerce opportunities in new metaverse experience

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Ocean Race, in collaboration with Virtual Regatta and Accenture, has launched a metaverse experience pilot to engage fans and businesses in the world-renowned yacht race. The metaverse environment allows gamers and enthusiasts to take part in exclusive … Read the full press release

Exeter Student Elizabeth Chandler Develops Bias Toolkit for Ethical AI

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter undergraduate student Elizabeth Chandler, who recently won the Women in Tech Award and Innovate UK’s Young Innovators Award for her AI start-up The Good Robot Company, has had a research paper on ethical AI accepted … Read the full press release

La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. Selecciona Accenture Federal Services para un contrato de infraestructura de TI de $380 millones

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2023

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Accenture Federal Services (AFS) ganó un contrato de $ 380 millones de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de EE. UU. para operaciones de infraestructura de TI y servicios de modernización. El acuerdo implicará brindar … Read the full press release

US Customs and Border Protection Selects Accenture Federal Services for $380 Million IT Infrastructure Contract

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has won a $380 million contract from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for IT infrastructure operations and modernization services. The deal will involve providing comprehensive technology support across multiple CBP programs, including … Read the full press release

Accenture to bolster finance and risk management capabilities with Optimind acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced plans to acquire Optimind, a Paris-based consulting firm that specializes in offering advisory services and solutions for the insurance and banking industries. Optimind provides consulting services to help its clients overcome major challenges in areas … Read the full press release

Accenture Report at WEF23: rising energy costs are the top challenge impacting margins for European companies

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) DAVOS, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the release of its new report “Accelerating Europe’s path to reinvention“, also available in the … Read the full press release

Informe de Accenture en WEF23: el aumento de los costos de la energía es el principal desafío que afecta los márgenes de las empresas europeas

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2023

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) DAVOS, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), una empresa global de servicios profesionales con capacidades líderes en digital, nube y seguridad, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su nuevo informe “Acelerar el camino de Europa hacia la … Read the full press release

Accenture boosts SAP and regulatory services for banks with SKS Group acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, January 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) HOCHHEIM, Germany, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that it has agreed to acquire SKS Group, a leading consulting firm that specializes … Read the full press release