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Accenture to Host Conference Call Thursday, Dec. 19, to Discuss First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Results

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Consulting, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Technology, Service companies, Consulting, Business, Accenture, ACN, New York Stock Exchange

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2020 financial results.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19, to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2020 financial results.
  • The conference call will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Accenture Web site at www.accenture.com .
  • A replay of the conference call will be available online at www.accenture.com beginning at 12:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.
  • With 492,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Accenture Names 787 New Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Service companies, Accenture, Consulting, Business, ACN

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ -Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing director, including a record number of women.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ -Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing director, including a record number of women.
  • A record 260 women were promoted to managing director, accounting for 36%of promotions to this level, and up from 32% in 2018.
  • Accenture aims to grow the percentage of women managing directors globally to 25% by 2020.
  • With 492,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Accenture Names 787 New Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Consulting, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Software, Service companies, Accenture, Consulting, Business, ACN

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing director, including a record number of women.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 787 people to managing director and senior managing director, including a record number of women.
  • A record 260 women were promoted to managing director, accounting for 36% of promotions to this level, and up from 32% in 2018.
  • Accenture aims to grow the percentage of women managing directors globally to 25% by 2020.
  • With 492,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Canadians Dreaming of a 'Green' Holiday Shopping Season as Many Consider Recyclable or Reusable Gifts, Accenture Survey Reveals

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Business, Service companies, Shopping, Christmas and holiday season, Accenture, Retail, Consulting, ACN, Carbon footprint

Eighth annual holiday shopping survey shows budgets are flat; consumers focused on responsible retail

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  • Eighth annual holiday shopping survey shows budgets are flat; consumers focused on responsible retail
    TORONTO, Nov.21, 2019 /CNW/ - Environmentally friendly products will account for approximately one-third of Canadians' spending this holiday season, according to findings from the eighth annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture (NYSE: ACN ).
  • With 68% of Canadians planning to do some holiday shopping online, many will be looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • The survey also revealed that many consumers want to make their money count this holiday season.
  • With 492,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Accenture Interactive Completes Acquisition of French Data Marketing Firm Sutter Mills

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Professional services, Marketing, Communications, Search engine marketing, Consulting, Other Communications, Articles, Economy, Business, Accenture, Marketing, ACN

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Sutter Mills , a French firm that specializes in developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies for clients.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Sutter Mills , a French firm that specializes in developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies for clients.
  • Accenture Interactive previously announced its intent to acquire Sutter Mills on October 11.
  • The firm provides consulting and implementation services that enable clients to improve customer insights, increase the efficiency of their marketing strategies, and drive higher returns on their marketing investments.
  • Sutter Mills is the second acquisition made by Accenture Interactive in France, following the 2017 acquisition of French digital commerce agency Altima .

Efma and Accenture Announce Winners of Innovation in Insurance Awards in North America

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Software, Technology, Networks, Data management, Economy, Service industries, Articles, Accenture, ACN, Insurance, Innovation

Efma, an association of more than 3,300 retail financial services companies in 130 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have announced the winners of the second Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards in North America.

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  • Efma, an association of more than 3,300 retail financial services companies in 130 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have announced the winners of the second Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards in North America.
  • The awards, presented yesterday at a ceremony held in Chicago, celebrate the best of innovation and act as a benchmark for excellence across the insurance industry.
  • The winners were selected by a panel of judges comprising senior executives from insurers in North America.
  • Once again we are excited to highlight the innovative insurance projects rolled out in the past year in North America, said Vincent Bastid, Efmas CEO.

Ajinomoto and Accenture to Establish Joint Venture to Help Drive Ajinomoto’s Operational Transformation

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Data management, Biotechnology, Technology, Manufacturing, Health, Food, Beverage, Other Technology, Retail, Software, Networks, Chemicals, Plastics, Service companies, Ajinomoto, Accenture, Business, Consulting, ACN, Digital transformation

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) have agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to help the food and biotech company accelerate its operational transformation.

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  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc. and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) have agreed to establish a joint venture in Japan to help the food and biotech company accelerate its operational transformation.
  • The new company, Ajinomoto Digital Business Partners Co., Inc., will run the operations of Ajinomotos corporate divisions, which include human resources, office management and procurement.
  • Starting in April 2020, the new company will be 67% owned by Ajinomoto and 33% by Accenture.
  • As part of its work, Accenture will leverage its expertise in digital transformation in the consumer goods and services industry, as well as its business process services.

Community College Students Can Help Offset the Nation’s Tech Talent Shortage, Accenture Study Finds

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Education, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Other Education, University, Training, Apprenticeship, Training, ACN, Accenture’s Apprentice Program, Methodology

Community college students with support from employers are a key source of talent to help solve the countrys skilled tech talent shortage, according to results of a survey Apprenticeships: From Community College to Promising Tech Career, released today by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Key Points: 
  • Community college students with support from employers are a key source of talent to help solve the countrys skilled tech talent shortage, according to results of a survey Apprenticeships: From Community College to Promising Tech Career, released today by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
  • In doing so, we can help people secure their futures while enabling companies here to remain competitive in todays global economy.
  • Community college students and counsellors alike rank apprenticeship programs as one of the best pathways to in-demand jobs.
  • To learn more about Apprenticeships: From Community College to Promising Tech Career, visit www.accenture.com/apprenticeships .

Accenture Interactive Acquires U.K. Digital Ventures Consultancy Bow & Arrow

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Finance, Networks, Service companies, Accenture, Consulting, Bow & Arrow, Business, ACN, Bow and arrow

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Bow & Arrow , a U.K.- based digital ventures consultancy that helps clients identify and create new digital products and services that fulfil unmet customer needs.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Bow & Arrow , a U.K.- based digital ventures consultancy that helps clients identify and create new digital products and services that fulfil unmet customer needs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191031005286/en/
    Bow & Arrow joins Accenture Interactive to bolster communications, media and technology offering.
  • Leveraging its proprietary Crossbow methodology, Bow & Arrow transforms the launch rate for new digital products, services and ventures for clients.
  • Bow & Arrow is built on strong people, with specialist skills, and a collaborative approach that makes it an ideal addition to Accenture Interactive.

Accenture Helps National Bank of Canada Upgrade Trading Platform to Enhance Its Capital Markets Technology

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Service companies, Business, Economy, Accenture, Financial software, New York Stock Exchange, Murex, ACN

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped National Bank of Canada upgrade its trading platform as part of the bank's initiative to improve its front- and back-office trading processes and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its capital markets business.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped National Bank of Canada upgrade its trading platform as part of the bank's initiative to improve its front- and back-office trading processes and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its capital markets business.
  • Accenture delivered the services using local teams in Montreal as well as teams based within its global delivery network.
  • "Thanks to Accenture's Murex expertise, we were able to upgrade our trading platform while completing the project on time and on budget.
  • We look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with National Bank of Canada as it continues its transformation and cultural evolution."