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Accenture Completes Acquisition of Cygni to Expand its Cloud First and Software Engineering Capabilities

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Consulting, Consulting, Service companies, Accenture, Cloud infrastructure, Cloud computing, ACN, Service industries

b"Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Cygni , a cloud-native, full-stack development firm that helps companies transform their business through advanced technical software development services and innovative technical solutions.

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  • b"Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Cygni , a cloud-native, full-stack development firm that helps companies transform their business through advanced technical software development services and innovative technical solutions.
  • The terms of the transaction, which Accenture announced on March 29, were not disclosed.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • The acquisition adds approximately 190 software developers to Accenture Cloud First, bringing a highly skilled, cloud-native, full-stack engineering team with cloud, data, and modernization skills across multiple platforms and industries.\nCygni will further enhance the global capabilities of Accenture Cloud First .
  • Accenture and its logo are trademarks of Accenture.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210421005973/en/\n"

Accenture Ranked #1 in Execution and Innovation for Workday Human Capital Management Services Market in HFS Research Report

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Technology, Human resources, Finance, Consulting, Other Technology, Professional services, Software, Networks, Data management, Service companies, Management, Consulting, Accenture, Adaptive Insights, ACN, Workday

b'Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been ranked number one in overall Execution and Innovation in the HFS Top 10 for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Services 2021 report.\nThis press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • b'Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been ranked number one in overall Execution and Innovation in the HFS Top 10 for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Services 2021 report.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210415005095/en/\nAccenture has experience across the life cycle of workday HCM services to support large-and medium-sized enterprises.
  • Accenture focuses on creating capabilities around new modules, including Workday Adaptive Planning , Workday Extend and Workday Prism Analytics .\nAccenture One advantage: Accenture can leverage skills and capabilities Accenture-wide.
  • For example, the newly formed Workday Business Group works closely with Accenture\xe2\x80\x99s digital and Talent and HR services practices.\nIndustry sector strength: Accenture\xe2\x80\x99s Workday services offerings are industry-sector-led.

Goodwill® And Accenture Develop Virtual Experience To Help People Impacted By The Criminal Justice System Enter The Workforce

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International has teamed with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to develop an innovative virtual experience called Project Overcome.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International has teamed with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to develop an innovative virtual experience called Project Overcome.
  • The experience is designed for people impacted by the criminal justice system who want to enter the workforce.
  • This experience is based on realistic scenarios often encountered by individuals who were formerly involved with the justice system.
  • Additionally, six individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system share their real-life journeys to finding employment.

Accenture and Ripjar Help Shell Transform Risk Screening by Applying Artificial Intelligence Across Its Global Supply Chain

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Software, Networks, Oil, Gas, Energy, Consulting, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Articles, Academic disciplines, Supply chain management, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, ACN, Supply chain, Science and technology

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Ripjar, a leading UK-based data intelligence company, are collaborating with Royal Dutch Shell to further enhance risk screening within its global supply chain using artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Ripjar, a leading UK-based data intelligence company, are collaborating with Royal Dutch Shell to further enhance risk screening within its global supply chain using artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Shell is leveraging Accentures industry experience and risk expertise to configure Ripjars AI technology for analysis of its supply chain.
  • The insights will provide additional accuracy and efficiency in screening for risks across Shells third-party supply chain transactions.
  • Additionally, the solution optimizes accessibility, providing self-service capabilities to Shell employees globally as they conduct due diligence on third-party vendors.

Accenture to Host Conference Call Tomorrow, Mar. 18, to Discuss Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Networks, Security, Data management, Technology, Software, Service companies, Consulting, Service industries, Accenture, ACN, Conference call, New York Stock Exchange

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow, Mar.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow, Mar.
  • 18, to discuss its second-quarter fiscal year 2021 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 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Mar.

Bank Boardrooms Continue to Lack Technology Experience, Accenture Report Reveals

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Security, Banking, Professional services, Software, Networks, Data management, Consulting, Accenture, Service companies, ACN, Service industries

Despite the significant increase in the adoption of digital technologies over the past few years, there is a continued lack of technology expertise and digital fluency in the boardrooms of the worlds largest banks, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

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  • Despite the significant increase in the adoption of digital technologies over the past few years, there is a continued lack of technology expertise and digital fluency in the boardrooms of the worlds largest banks, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
  • Banks that are accelerating their cloud adoption to better manage change would benefit from a board with technology experience that can help ensure that technology investments are compatible across various business units.
  • According to the report, Accenture recommends that 25% of banks board directors should have technology experience.
  • While the worlds largest banks have made progress on adding technology experience in the boardroom which Accenture defines as executives holding or having held senior technology positions at a company or senior responsibilities at a technology firm that progress has been slow.

Accenture Acquires REPL to Expand Retail Technology and Supply Chain Capabilities

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Data management, Technology, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Software, Networks, Consulting, Service companies, Accenture, Read–eval–print loop, ACN, Knowledge

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired REPL Group (REPL), a U.K.-based technology consultancy specializing in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired REPL Group (REPL), a U.K.-based technology consultancy specializing in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences.
  • REPL uses its deep retail expertise, coupled with cutting-edge technology skills, to help global businesses deliver sustainable value.
  • Mike Callender, REPLs founder and chairman, said, Accenture and REPL are greatly aligned with a complementary set of retail and supply chain capabilities.
  • REPL is the latest acquisition Accenture has made to strengthen its technology capabilities in the U.K.

Accenture to Host Conference Call Thursday, Mar. 18, to Discuss Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Mar.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Mar.
  • 18, to discuss its second-quarter fiscal year 2021 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 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Mar.

Accenture Acquires Leadership and Talent Consultancy Cirrus to Support C-Suite Transformations

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Other Professional Services, Software, Consulting, Consulting, Service companies, Accenture, ACN, Service industries

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Cirrus , a UK headquartered leadership and talent consultancy.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Cirrus , a UK headquartered leadership and talent consultancy.
  • Cirrus joins Accentures Talent & Organization / Human Potential team and strengthens its development and coaching capabilities for leaders seeking business transformation.
  • By acquiring Cirrus, we can deliver leadership and talent development programs to serve them at a greater pace and scale, said Christie Smith , global lead for Talent & Organization / Human Potential at Accenture.
  • We are all thrilled to welcome Cirrus to Accenture, said Diana Barea, managing director, Talent & Organisation, Accenture UK & Ireland.

Accenture Names Jennifer Jackson as Accenture Cloud First Lead for Canada

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Consulting, Service companies, Accenture, ACN, Service industries, Draft:Premium Pet House Pune

TORONTO, Feb. 5,2021 /CNW/ - To help Canadian organizations accelerate their digital transformations and rapidly become 'cloud-first' organizations, Accenture (NYSE: ACN ) has appointed Jennifer Jackson as Cloud First Lead for Canada as part of the rollout of the recent global launch of Accenture Cloud First .

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 5,2021 /CNW/ - To help Canadian organizations accelerate their digital transformations and rapidly become 'cloud-first' organizations, Accenture (NYSE: ACN ) has appointed Jennifer Jackson as Cloud First Lead for Canada as part of the rollout of the recent global launch of Accenture Cloud First .
  • Jackson has more than 20 years of experience at Accenture leading innovative and complex projects in many industries through all phases of software development and operations.
  • Outside of her technology portfolio, Jackson is a passionate advocate for mental health and is the executive sponsor for Accenture's Mental Health Employee Resource Group in Canada.
  • "Jennifer plays a vital role as head of our technology practice in Canada.