Accenture puts cloud first with $3bn investment

Key Takeaways

Accenture has launched Accenture Cloud First, committing $3 billion over three years to support clients in becoming 'cloud first' businesses.

The initiative will be led by Karthik Narain and will include a team of 70,000 cloud professionals, combining cloud expertise with data and applied intelligence capabilities.

CEO Julie Sweet emphasized that the investment reflects Accenture's commitment to helping clients achieve digital transformation at scale, particularly in the post-COVID business landscape.

Accenture has announced the launch of Accenture Cloud First, with plans to invest $3bn over three years to help clients to accelerate their digital transformation projects and become ‘cloud first’ businesses.

Led by Karthik Narain, the new multi-service group will comprise 70,000 cloud professionals and will combine Accenture’s cloud expertise and industry insights with its data and applied intelligence capabilities.

Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO, said: “Accenture Cloud First and our substantial investment demonstrate our commitment to delivering greater value to our clients when they need it most. Digital transformation requires cloud at scale, and post-COVID leadership requires that every business become a ‘cloud first’ business.”