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Accenture accelerates digital transformation for international insurer

Accenture has partnered with Tokio Marine Kiln to digitize and consolidate its finance and HR functions in the UK and Singapore using Workday, enhancing operational efficiency and empowering employees through faster and more accurate processes.

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Strong set of Q1 results for Accenture

Accenture's Q1 2022 financial results showed a 27% revenue increase to $15bn, a 20% rise in diluted earnings per share to $2.78, and record new bookings of $16.8bn, alongside a workforce expansion of 50,000 employees, while the company anticipates continued growth in the upcoming quarters and announced the acquisition of Zestgroup.

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Accenture and UiPath expand partnership to drive intelligent automation

Accenture and UiPath have announced an expanded business collaboration to help companies boost the adoption of enterprise-wide automation, accelerate technology transformation efforts, and create new growth opportunities.

Accenture extends relationship with AWS

Accenture has renewed and expanded its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for five more years to drive innovation on the Cloud Continuum, leveraging a joint portfolio of resources and expertise to enhance cloud migration speed and effectiveness for clients across various industries.

Accenture to boost tech workforce with 3000 new jobs

Accenture has announced plans to create 3,000 new technology jobs in the UK over the next three years. Half of the roles will be based outside of London, expanding Accenture’s presence in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Glasgow - adding to its existing UK workforce of approximately 11,000 people.

Accenture acquires Xoomworks to boost procurement and digital capabilities

Accenture has acquired Xoomworks Group to enhance its capabilities in procurement technology and digital innovation, aiming to accelerate technology-led business transformations for clients.

The state of AI and UK healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the pace of global change and the pressure on companies to respond. But, despite rapidly building their digital capabilities during the pandemic many organisations are yet to fully embrace transformation

Can a new entrant change the game in the experience economy?

Getting the band back together is not always a prudent idea. How many times have we seen legends reform in their twilight years only to undo their previous good work and rewrite their legacy with a failed attempt at making it again?

ERP Today Live! Zahra Bahrololoumi

After 22 years at Accenture, where she led notable initiatives and championed diversity, Zahra Bahrololoumi transitioned to become the UK&I CEO of Salesforce in March, prompting questions about her motivations for leaving consulting for a vendor role.

Global consultancies

A panel discussion among executives from leading consultancies EY, Capgemini, and Accenture revealed that while brand values, culture, and relationships are crucial for differentiating their services, the focus remains on delivering tangible results and meeting diverse client expectations in a competitive ERP landscape.

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Accenture to acquire umlaut

Accenture has announced plans to acquire umlaut, an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Aachen, Germany, for an undisclosed sum.

Robust Q2 results see Accenture raise revenue forecast

Accenture has released strong results for Q2 of fiscal 2021, reporting that the company has returned to pre-pandemic growth ahead of expectations while continuing to take market share faster than before the pandemic.

Accenture boosts SAP capabilities with acquisition of Edenhouse

Accenture has acquired UK-based SAP partner Edenhouse to enhance its capabilities in providing cloud-based solutions and support for mid-sized businesses, with Edenhouse's 220 professionals joining Accenture's SAP business group.

Accenture puts cloud first with $3bn investment

Accenture has announced the launch of Accenture Cloud First, with plans to invest $3bn over...

Driving force

It takes a lot to surprise Mark Mathieson and Graham Hoare these days. They have a calmness...

Purchasing patterns shift in reaction to pandemic

Recent studies conducted by EY and Accenture suggest that shoppers will change the way they buy...

Accenture accelerates growth with acquisitions

Accenture has acquired the Workday, Salesforce and US MuleSoft practices from Sierra-Cedar Group...

Mastek to acquire Evosys

Mastek has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Evosys, an Oracle platinum partner with more than 1,000 customers...

Accenture and Google power Sainsbury’s

In partnership with Accenture, Sainsbury’s is building cutting-edge machine learning solutions on Google Cloud Platform...

Accenture and Oracle team up for IFRS 17

Accenture and Oracle have released an integrated technology and services offering that enables insurers...

Accenture strengthens innovation practice with acquisitions

Accenture has acquired Happen, a privately owned innovation firm that uses proprietary methods and digital tools...