Accenture has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based technology consultancy 6point6.
6point6 specializes in cloud, data and cybersecurity. The acquisition will enhance Accenture’s strategy and architecture capabilities, with a particular emphasis on central government, defense and security and financial services.
6point6 is known to deliver large-scale projects for the UK central government to transform digital capabilities and modernize legacy systems. The company’s work includes the largest cloud migration in Europe, with the shift of an entire UK government department to a single cloud-based digital infrastructure.
Emma Kendrew, technology lead, UK and Ireland, Accenture, said: “6point6 has an impressive reputation across the UK public and private sectors with its powerful combination of digital transformation, data and cybersecurity expertise.
“Accenture’s breadth of consulting and technology services will add to our innovative team to help clients reinvent themselves with solutions that are fit for the future.”
Nefyn Jones, CEO, 6point6, also commented: “Today is a proud moment for everybody at 6point6. Since inception, our goal has been to build a leading technology consulting firm where the brightest talent in the industry can make brilliant ideas happen for our clients. Today’s announcement represents the next phase of our growth story.
“In Accenture, we’ve found a partner that thinks, acts and delivers in the same way that we do. I’m excited at what we can achieve together in the future.”
