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Accenture Launches Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst to Help Clients Accelerate Innovation

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Networks, Data management, Technology, Software, Service companies, Pegasystems, Pega, Accenture, ACN, Business, Catalyst, BI, Consulting

Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in collaboration with Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), has launched Accenture Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst to help clients accelerate the development of innovative solutions which can reduce risk and cost.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in collaboration with Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), has launched Accenture Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst to help clients accelerate the development of innovative solutions which can reduce risk and cost.
  • The Accenture Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst bring together consultants from both organizations to work side-by-side with clients, collaborating to reimagine the customer experience.
  • These new studios combine the power of Accenture and Pega to help our clients jump-start innovation by envisioning differentiated and simplified customer journeys, said David Steuer, managing director, Accenture Intelligent Software Engineering Services.
  • To learn more about the Accenture Liquid Studios for Pega Catalyst, watch this discussion from PegaWorld 2019, Pegas annual conference.

Accenture Interactive to Acquire Leading Design and Innovation Firm, INSITUM

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Monday, August 12, 2019
Software, Networks, Professional services, Data management, Technology, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Consulting, Service companies, Accenture, ACN, Consulting, Business

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire INSITUM , a service design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach.

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  • Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire INSITUM , a service design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach.
  • Having INSITUM join the Accenture Interactive family in Latin America represents an exciting new chapter in our journey to be the leading Experience Agency in the region, said Eduardo Bicudo, LatAm lead, Accenture Interactive.
  • Todays problems can no longer be solved with yesterdays solutions, said Baiju Shah, chief strategy officer, Accenture Interactive and global co-lead, Fjord.
  • Under Accenture Interactive, Fjords footprint has quadrupled, with 28 design studios globally, making it one of the preeminent design firms in the world.

Former Astronaut and NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan Joins Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Technology, Consulting, Professional services, Networks, Data management, Defense, Other Professional Services, Service companies, Accenture, Consulting, Business, ACN, Transform, Kathryn D. Sullivan, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, a distinguished scientist, executive, former NASA astronaut and former administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has joined the Accenture Federal Services board of managers.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, a distinguished scientist, executive, former NASA astronaut and former administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has joined the Accenture Federal Services board of managers.
  • Im excited to join the Accenture Federal Services board of managers and work with them to envision new and more effective ways to bring innovation to the U.S. government, Sullivan said.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

Accenture Acquires Northstream, Stockholm-Based Consultancy to Communications Service Providers

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Monday, August 5, 2019
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Service companies, Accenture, Consulting, Business, ACN

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Northstream , a Stockholm-based consultancy to communications service providers (CSPs) and networking services vendors.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Northstream , a Stockholm-based consultancy to communications service providers (CSPs) and networking services vendors.
  • Northstreams team of approximately 30 professionals will join Accentures Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) operating group and will augment its Communications and Media Industry Consulting capability.
  • Bengt Nordstrm, CEO and co-founder at Northstream said, With our common cultures of collaboration and client-centricity, Nord and Accenture are a great fit.
  • Accenture, its logo, and New applied now are trademarks of Accenture.

Accenture Extends Commitment to Chicago Market with Expansion of Innovation Hub and Addition of 600 Tech Jobs in Renamed Accenture Tower

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Technology, Consulting, Other Technology, Professional services, Software, Training, Education, Service companies, Illinois, Consulting, Accenture, ACN, Chicago, J. B. Pritzker, Lori Lightfoot

Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in conjunction with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, today announced that it is increasing its presence in Chicago by expanding its Chicago Innovation Hub, adding 600 highly-skilled tech jobs and growing its apprenticeship program.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in conjunction with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, today announced that it is increasing its presence in Chicago by expanding its Chicago Innovation Hub, adding 600 highly-skilled tech jobs and growing its apprenticeship program.
  • By summer of 2022, Accenture will expand to seven floors of the Accenture Tower located at 500 West Madison, bringing together in one location its 6,200 Chicago-based employees.
  • This is the type of partnership that benefits students, workers, and the economy as a whole.
  • Jim Coleman, senior managing director at Accenture who leads its business in Chicago, said, Our announcement today expands our longstanding commitment to this important market.

Accenture, Cisco and Quest Alliance Team to Skill Youth for the Digital Economy

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Mobile, Wireless, Philanthropy, Consumer, Training, Technology, Education, Children, Other Philanthropy, Other Technology, Service companies, Companies, Business, Cisco Systems, Deep packet inspection, Videotelephony, Accenture, ACN, Accenture’s Skills to Succeed, Accenture, Cisco, Quest Alliance

Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Cisco and Quest Alliance are teaming to equip 1.5 million youth across India with skills for the digital economy.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Cisco and Quest Alliance are teaming to equip 1.5 million youth across India with skills for the digital economy.
  • The online module is optimized for mobile phones to enable on-the-go self-learning, and the toolkit also includes train the trainer resources.
  • Our collaboration with Cisco and Quest Alliance is part of Accentures Skills to Succeed initiative, which aims to create employment opportunities by leveraging digital innovation.
  • Quest aims to impact 1.2 million youth across India by the year 2023.

Accenture Federal Services Wins Position on Intelligent Automation / Artificial Intelligence Contract from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Consulting, Data management, Technology, Professional services, Security, Software, Networks, Electronic design automation, Service companies, Consulting, Business, Accenture, ACN, Transform, Accenture Federal Services, Accenture

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been selected to provide intelligent automation / artificial intelligence (IAAI) services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC).

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been selected to provide intelligent automation / artificial intelligence (IAAI) services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC).
  • Through the contract, Accenture Federal Services (AFS) will compete for task orders for the piloting, testing and implementation of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing and robotic process automation.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

Accenture to Host Conference Call Tomorrow, June 27, to Discuss Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Results

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Technology, Data management, Networks, Software, Professional services, Consulting, Service companies, Consulting, Business, Accenture, ACN, New York Stock Exchange

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow, June 27, to discuss its third-quarter fiscal year 2019 financial results.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow, June 27, to discuss its third-quarter fiscal year 2019 financial results.
  • A news release containing these results will be issued before the call.
  • The conference call will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Accenture Web site at www.accenture.com .
  • With 477,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Efma and Accenture Reveal Winners of Innovation in Insurance Awards 2019

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Professional services, Other Technology, Technology, Insurance, Service companies, Companies, Business, Accenture, ACN, AXA, Efma, Accenture

Efma, an association of more than 3,300 retail financial services companies in 130 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the winners of the fourth Innovation in Insurance Awards at the annual awards ceremony, held in Amsterdam.

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  • Efma, an association of more than 3,300 retail financial services companies in 130 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the winners of the fourth Innovation in Insurance Awards at the annual awards ceremony, held in Amsterdam.
  • Showcasing the best examples of insurance technology innovations in multiple categories, the awards competition this year attracted 395 submissions from 287 institutions in 54 countries.
  • The winners of the Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards 2019 are:
    AXA Germany (Germany) won the Connected Insurance & Ecosystems award for LightGuard Connect, the first bicycle eCall in Germany combining a smart bicycle light with a certified crash sensor, a safety app called WayGuard and a casualty micro-insurance product.
  • With 477,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Accenture Launches "Marketing Disrupted" Podcast Series to Help CMOs and Their Organizations Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Service companies, Business, Consulting, Accenture, ACN, Chief marketing officer, Marketing

TORONTO, June 17, 2019 /CNW/ -Accenture (NYSE: ACN ) today launched Marketing Disrupted, a seven-episode podcast series focusing on key themes and challenges that chief marketing officers (CMOs) face in this age of digital disruption.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 17, 2019 /CNW/ -Accenture (NYSE: ACN ) today launched Marketing Disrupted, a seven-episode podcast series focusing on key themes and challenges that chief marketing officers (CMOs) face in this age of digital disruption.
  • Through interviews with forward-thinking CMOs and other leaders, the series highlights the explosive pace of technology and its impact on the challenges of today's CMO.
  • Marketing Disrupted, produced by Stuart Coxe at Entertainment One's Podcast Network, is the third podcast series sponsored by Accenture.
  • With 477,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.