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Capgemini positioned as a Leader on the Everest Group Life & Pensions Insurance Digital Services PEAK Matrix(tm) 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Everest Group’s inaugural Life & Pensions (L&P) Digital Services PEAK MatrixTM sees Capgemini among the leaders. Capgemini’s ability to gain global insights through its consulting heritage along with its robust digital services, and … Read the full press release

Accenture Survey 2019: diversity and equal workplace culture – powerful drivers of an innovation mindset

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 7-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has conducted an online and phone survey, as part of its “Getting to Equal 2019” research, interviewing more than 18,000 professionals in 27 countries, including 150 C-level executives during … Read the full press release

Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for MWS: Capgemini was one of sixteen vendors to be evaluated on the ability to execute and completeness of vision

Capgemini positioned as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, Europe report (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 24-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader by Gartner in its Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace … Read the full press release

Accenture to run and maintain several of Siemens digital managed services for data analytics and business intelligence

New contract will help Siemens accelerate its digital transformation and develop new data analytics and business intelligence solutions NEW YORK, NY, USA, 06-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG has awarded Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a five-year technology and services contract to … Read the full press release

Accenture acquired Stockholm-based provider of data-driven customer relationship management services Kaplan

Kaplan strengthens Accenture Interactive’s customer experience offerings and data-driven marketing capabilities in the Nordics STOCKHOLM, 14-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Stockholm-based Kaplan, a provider of data-driven customer relationship management services, that transforms customer experiences through strategic, analytical, technology, … Read the full press release

SMEs Accounted for Nearly 60% Share of SAP Cloud Platform Services Market in 2017, Finds New Fact.MR Study

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 05-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Increasing number of solutions in the entire cloud ecosystem has resulted in creation of a complex cloud environment. Shifting toward cloud platforms being a major focus, cloud customers are facing challenges in managing applications, … Read the full press release

Accenture acquires smart embedded software company Pillar Technology headquartered in Columbus, Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH, USA, 30-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed the acquisition of smart embedded software company Pillar Technology, significantly expanding its Industry X.0 practice in North America. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Pillar Technology has a team of 320 people … Read the full press release

Accenture to more than double the number of its skilled technology employees in Bulgaria

Company seeks people with skills in JAVA, SAP Hybris, Salesforce and Adobe for its Advanced Technology Centers in Sofia and Plovdiv SOFIA, Bulgaria, 13-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) plans to more than double the number of its skilled technology … Read the full press release

Accenture to acquire Germany based strategic design consultancy designaffairs

KRONBERG and MUNICH, 11-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire designaffairs, a strategic design consultancy headquartered in Germany. The acquisition will bolster the capabilities of Accenture Industry X.0 to design smart products and services that are … Read the full press release

Accenture Report: nearly all manufacturers are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI)

However, while nearly all manufacturers are experimenting with AI, only a select few are reinventing products with AI at scale; Data quality and security remain challenges to AI adoption HANNOVER MESSE, 26-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The vast majority of manufacturers … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction partners with Accenture and Dassault Systèmes to centrally manage construction projects from start to finish

Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, 11-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bouygues Construction is accelerating the digital transformation of its project activities by collaborating with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) to enable it to centrally manage construction projects from start … Read the full press release

Accenture report examines the adoption of emerging technologies across government agencies

ARLINGTON, Va., USA, 09-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Biometrics and advanced analytics are helping to revolutionize the way governments and public service agencies are addressing data security and privacy concerns, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The report, Emerging … Read the full press release

Accenture acquires Virginia-based company specializing in digital transformation for the federal market

ARLINGTON, VA, USA, 09-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Phase One Consulting Group, Inc., a privately held Alexandria, Virginia-based company specializing in modernization and digital transformation for the federal market. The acquisition of Phase One, which … Read the full press release

Accenture to acquire Brazilian cloud-based mobile solutions company Concrete Solutions

Acquisition of Brazilian company strengthens Accenture’s position as a leading innovation partner of companies in Latin America SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, 09-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Concrete Solutions, a Brazilian company that specializes in applying Lean and Agile software-development methodologies … Read the full press release

Accenture positioned as Leader in Everest Group Automation in IT Application Dev-Test PEAK Matrix™ Assessment for Solutions

NEW YORK, U.S.A., 09-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been positioned as a ‘Leader’ in the Everest Group Automation in IT Application Dev-Test PEAK Matrix™ Assessment for Solutions. This inaugural research report covers global automation capabilities and solutions in … Read the full press release

Accenture to help Fukuoka City rethink the current health and welfare policies of its aging population

TOKYO, Japan, 17-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has helped Fukuoka City establish the strategic plan for “Fukuoka 100 ~ Living Healthy for 100-Years” initiatives to support the health and long-term care of its aging population. Fukuoka’s citizens are aging rapidly, with … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Partners with Accenture and Capgemini to Strengthen Efficiency

STOCKHOLM, 12-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2017-06-08), Vattenfall enters into strategic partnerships with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Capgemini (EURONEXT: CAP). The purpose is to get access to modern, automated and digitalized administrative systems and tools. As a result, a number of … Read the full press release

George Nazi to lead Accenture’s Global Network Practice

LONDON, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture today announced the appointment of George Nazi as global network practice lead within the company’s Communications, Media & Technology operating group. In this role, George is responsible for all aspects of Accenture’s Network practice defining the … Read the full press release

Accenture named to the ‘Winner’s Circle’ of HfS Research’s Population Health and Care Management Business Process Services Blueprint Report

CHICAGO, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has once again been named to the ‘Winner’s Circle’ of HfS Research’s Population Health and Care Management Business Process Services Blueprint Report. This is the second consecutive year that Accenture ranked as the … Read the full press release

Accenture to invest in two Partech funds and join its Advisory Committee

Accenture Ventures invests in Partech funds, gaining access to leading European and U.S. startups and the ability to co-invest PARIS, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into a strategic relationship with Partech Ventures, a leading venture capitalist firm … Read the full press release

Accenture Ventures makes minority investment in RichRelevance

Accenture Ventures invests in omnichannel personalization leader as customer expectations continue to grow worldwide NEW YORK, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has expanded its strategic alliance with RichRelevance, a global leader in omnichannel personalization, to strengthen the capabilities … Read the full press release

HfS Research’s Blueprint for Intelligent Automation report recognizes Accenture’s approach to applying intelligent automation in the delivery of services

NEW YORK, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named to the ‘Winner’s Circle’ and designated as the ‘overall leader in innovation,’ ahead of all competitors, in the inaugural HfS Research’s Blueprint for Intelligent Automation. The report recognizes … Read the full press release

Accenture Survey: Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and IoT Help Revolutionize GOVs and Public Sector Agencies

Survey results show meeting customer expectations is one of the lowest ranked priorities ARLINGTON, Va., 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Advanced analytics and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing the way governments and public service agencies are trying to address citizen demands, helping to … Read the full press release

Accenture to build apps for industrial companies on Siemens’ cloud based platform MindSphere

Range of Apps for original equipment manufacturers could help reduce maintenance costs by up to 30 percent NEW YORK, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture is building a range of applications for MindSphere, a cloud based platform from Siemens to enable industrial … Read the full press release

Wearable tech: Airbus honored Accenture with the Best in Class Award for Innovation at the 2016 Airbus Supplier Conference

HAMBURG, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has honored Accenture with the Best in Class Award for Innovation. This award, presented at the 2016 Airbus Supplier Conference, recognizes the success of a wearable technology initiative that was designed to improve the manufacturing … Read the full press release

Accenture announces availability of Accenture Document Composer software on SAP HANA® Cloud Platform

Accenture Extends Human Capital Management Offerings with Accenture Document Composer Software on SAP HANA® Cloud Platform NEW YORK, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is expanding its human capital management offerings with the availability of Accenture Document Composer software on … Read the full press release

Accenture analysis of CB Insights data: Investments in Asia-Pacific fintech ventures reached $9.62 billion as of July 31

China Leads Global Fintech Investments, Accenture Finds Asia-Pacific nearly doubles 2015 fintech financing in first half of 2016 reaching almost $10 billion; growth driven by China HONG KONG, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Investments in Asia-Pacific financial technology (fintech) ventures, primarily … Read the full press release

Accenture becomes RoboValley’s Crown Partner with €500,000 investment to facilitate international robotics research and development

Accenture to Invest €500,000 in RoboValley to Create New Innovations in Robotics AMSTERDAM and DELFT, THE NETHERLANDS, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and RoboValley, an innovation hub for robotics located at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, have … Read the full press release

Accenture showcases its newly-developed mixed reality experience on Bombardier C Series aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow

Accenture Develops Mixed Reality Proof of Concept for Bombardier, Bringing an Immersive Aircraft Experience to Life The next generation digital customer experience will be unveiled on the C Series aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow 2016 LONDON, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture … Read the full press release

Artificial intelligence: Accenture and IPsoft to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries

Accenture and IPsoft Launch Accenture Amelia Practice to Help Organizations Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Initial practice focus is to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries NEW YORK, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Accenture (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Accenture grants US$2.2 million to Plan Netherlands for training of 6,000 disadvantaged youth in Tanzania and Zambia

Accenture’s US$2.2 Million Grant to Plan Netherlands Will Help Thousands of Tanzanian and Zambian Youth Secure Employment AMSTERDAM, 30-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a US$2.2 million grant to Plan Netherlands to help the nonprofit deliver digital, technical and … Read the full press release

Accenture to extend the complete Accenture CAS software suite to the Salesforce1 Platform

Accenture Collaborates with Salesforce to Extend Its Accenture CAS Software Suite to the Cloud, Providing Consumer Goods Companies with a Single System for Trade and Marketing Operations NEW YORK, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture announced today it is collaborating with … Read the full press release

Accenture signs eight-year contract to continue to provide the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) with pension administration services

BT Pension Scheme re-appoints Accenture to serve its 300,000 members LONDON, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has signed an eight-year contract to continue to provide the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) with pension administration services. This contract is an extension … Read the full press release

Accenture report: Nearly nine in 10 financial services firms plan to increase their investment in risk-management capabilities in the next two years

Financial Services Firms to Increase Risk-Management Investment during Next Two Years in Response to Emerging Cyber-Security and Fraud Risks, According to Accenture More than one in four firms will increase investment by more than 20 percent NEW YORK and LONDON, 13-5-2015 … Read the full press release

Accenture to support the largest Dutch pension provider APG to further optimize its current operations

Accenture will open a delivery center in Southern Netherlands to foster innovation and job creation in the region AMSTERDAM, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will support APG, the largest Dutch pension provider, to further optimize its current operations, under a … Read the full press release

Accenture to showcase the new FIAT 500X with Uconnect™LIVE features onboard at 2015 Mobile World Congress

Uconnect™LIVE provides streaming music services, live news feeds, social media updates, emission reduction guidance, live navigation and a range of performance-related services BARCELONA, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is helping Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in EMEA (Europe, Middle East … Read the full press release

Spanish beverage company Damm Group to implement mobile application developed by Accenture

BARCELONA, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Damm Group, the Spanish beverage company, has implemented a mobile application which allows its salesforce to make data-driven decisions when negotiating commercial agreements, and to more effectively target promotional activity. Developed by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the new … Read the full press release

Accenture awarded Social Business Women US$1.3 million to deliver job and entrepreneurial skills training to women in Germany

Grant is part of Accenture’s Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship initiative BERLIN, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture and the Accenture Foundations have awarded Social Business Women US$1.3 million to deliver job and entrepreneurial skills training to more than 2,000 women in Germany who experience … Read the full press release

Accenture survey: Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies to increase, with cloud computing and big data analytics expected to generate the highest return on investment

The biggest area of digital investment in the past three years has been in people and skills PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies will rise sharply in the next three years, with cloud computing and big data … Read the full press release

Accenture provides strategy and technology services as EXPO 2015 Global Systems Integration Partner with the release of EXPO Milano 2015 Official App

Accenture provides strategy and technology services as EXPO 2015 Global Systems Integration Partner and enables digital experience for visitors MILAN, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to next year’s EXPO Milan 2015 can begin planning their visits now with a free mobile app … Read the full press release