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Accenture Federal Services Wins $112 Million Task Order to Protect Federal Agencies from Cyber Breaches

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded a $112 million prime task order by the Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to protect Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) systems against cyberattacks.

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  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded a $112 million prime task order by the Department of Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to protect Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) systems against cyberattacks.
  • Accenture Federal Services is excited to build upon our track record of delivering highly complex cyber solutions at scale.
  • 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 and Avanade Named to the Leaders Category in Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services, According to 2021 IDC MarketScape Report

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been jointly recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment , based on current capabilities and future strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been jointly recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment , based on current capabilities and future strategies.
  • Accenture and Avanade were evaluated as a single entity for this report because their go-to-market strategies and capabilities for Microsoft services are tightly integrated.
  • The report states, Accenture, Avanade, and Microsoft help clients formulate new strategies and industry solutions to drive innovation and growth in the digital era.
  • Chris Howarth, senior managing director and Accenture Microsoft Business Group lead at Accenture, said, Were proud to be recognized as a Leader in this report.

Accenture Makes Strategic Investment in Beamery to Transform Talent Recruitment and Management

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures , in Beamery , a London-based startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help the worlds largest companies attract, engage and retain talent at a global scale.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures , in Beamery , a London-based startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help the worlds largest companies attract, engage and retain talent at a global scale.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210617005016/en/
    Accenture Invests in Beamery (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Beamery gives organizations a single platform to manage the entire talent lifecycle.
  • Todays talent leaders need to rely on accurate and reliable data to support their interactions with candidates and their people, said Christie Smith , global lead for Talent & Organization / Human Potential at Accenture .
  • The latest Accenture Ventures investment to align with Accenture Talent & Organization / Human Potential, Beamery joins Skyhive , a Vancouver, British Columbia-based startup that uses AI and quantum analysis to facilitate labor market transformation, reskilling and learning.

Accenture Federal Services Opens Innovation Space at the University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has opened a new innovation space at the University of Alabama in Huntsvilles Invention to Innovation Center (I2C).

Key Points: 
  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has opened a new innovation space at the University of Alabama in Huntsvilles Invention to Innovation Center (I2C).
  • With this new innovation space, we are excited to collaborate with leaders across the Huntsville community to solve the biggest challenges facing the government and explore new frontiers of digital transformation.
  • 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 Acquire umlaut

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire umlaut , an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire umlaut , an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Aachen, Germany.
  • And, for nearly a decade Accenture has been building the unique capabilities and ecosystem partnerships to combine the power of digital with traditional engineering services, said Julie Sweet, chief executive officer, Accenture.
  • Umlaut will be next in a series of 22 acquisitions Accenture has made since 2017 to build its Industry X capabilities.
  • Umlaut is a global, full-service, cross-industry, end-to-end company that offers advisory and engineering services to clients all over the world.

Accenture to Host Conference Call Thursday, June 24, to Discuss Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 24, to discuss its third-quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 24, to discuss its third-quarter fiscal year 2021 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 .
  • A replay of the conference call will be available online at www.accenture.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Efma and Accenture Announce the Winners of Innovation in Insurance Awards 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Efma, an association of more than 2,550 retail financial services companies in 133 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the winners of the sixth annual Innovation in Insurance Awards during a virtual ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • Efma, an association of more than 2,550 retail financial services companies in 133 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the winners of the sixth annual Innovation in Insurance Awards during a virtual ceremony.
  • Ursuline Foley, a member of the Board of Directors for Provident Financial Services and a judge of the awards, said: The Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards highlight the impressive range of innovative insurance initiatives underway globally.
  • Discovery (South Africa) won the Core Insurance Transformation 2021 award for AI Quote.
  • A non-profit organization created in 1971 by leading banks and insurance companies, Efma is celebrating this year its 50th anniversary.

Accenture Interactive Expands Experience-Led Transformation Services in Southeast Asia with Acquisition of Award-Winning Agency Entropia

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced it has acquired Entropia, marking the first acquisition by Accenture Interactive in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced it has acquired Entropia, marking the first acquisition by Accenture Interactive in Southeast Asia.
  • Entropia, one of the fastest-growing international agencies1, will complement and expand Accenture Interactives unique position in the market for experience-led transformation services.
  • The acquisition will also expand the creative talent pool within Accenture Interactive and create more learning and growth opportunities for people across both organisations.
  • Entropias addition will help us deliver innovation through technology to drive commerce and growth for our clients in Southeast Asia.

Accenture Names CEO Julie Sweet to Additional Position of Chair of the Board, Effective Sept. 1, 2021

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The board of directors of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named CEO Julie Sweet to the additional position of chair of the board, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The board of directors of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named CEO Julie Sweet to the additional position of chair of the board, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
  • She succeeds David Rowland, who will step down as executive chairman and from the board on that date.
  • Sweet, 53, succeeded Rowland as CEO on Sept. 1, 2019, when she also joined the Accenture board of directors.
  • Julies appointment to the additional role of chair of the board reflects her exceptional track record as a senior leader for more than a decade, said Gilles Plisson, independent lead director of the Accenture board.

Accenture Announces Intent to Acquire Leading EPM Solutions Consulting Company Nell’Armonia

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire NellArmonia, a leading consulting and technology company specialized in enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions, headquartered in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire NellArmonia, a leading consulting and technology company specialized in enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions, headquartered in Paris, France.
  • Accenture is committed to providing the best resources and capabilities to meet the needs of our clients, and the combination of Accenture and NellArmonia would allow us to deliver the latest, most comprehensive solutions to help organizations succeed in their EPM transformations.
  • Eric Leroy, CEO and founder of NellArmonia, added, Many clients have undertaken projects to transform their EPM model.
  • Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.