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Two-Thirds of Americans Have Had a Negative Health Care Experience, According to Accenture Research

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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A key finding: two-thirds (67%) of Americans have had a negative healthcare experience.

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  • A key finding: two-thirds (67%) of Americans have had a negative healthcare experience.
  • At the same time, negative healthcare experiences were shown to have serious consequences on health outcomes.
  • Of those who reported negative experiences, 34% said they were less likely to seek medical care the next time they needed it and the same number said they had switched providers or treatments.
  • Others chose not to keep up with their treatment or hadnt picked up their prescription because of these poor experiences.

Asana Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the Best Workplaces for Innovators

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Asana, Inc. (NYSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for teams, today announced it has been named #62 on Fast Companys third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list , honoring businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation.

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  • Asana, Inc. (NYSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for teams, today announced it has been named #62 on Fast Companys third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list , honoring businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation.
  • The best ideas happen when everyone, regardless of background, tenure or title, is empowered to innovate, said Alex Hood, Chief Product Officer, Asana.
  • This newest list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators honors those organizations that found ways to collaborate and invent despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring employees were at the forefront.
  • Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Asana has more than 100,000 paying customers and millions of free organizations across 190 countries.

Global Cyber Intrusion Activity More than Doubled in First Half of 2021, According to Accenture’s Cyber Incident Response Update

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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The volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125% in the first half of 2021 compared with the same period last year, according to the Cyber Investigations, Forensics & Response (CIFR) mid-year update from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

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  • The volume of cyber intrusion activity globally jumped 125% in the first half of 2021 compared with the same period last year, according to the Cyber Investigations, Forensics & Response (CIFR) mid-year update from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
  • Three countries accounted for more than 70% of the incident volume observed by the CIFR team.
  • The U.S. was the most targeted country, accounting for 36% of incident volume, followed by the U.K. (24%) and Australia (11%).
  • Accentures Cyber Investigations, Forensics & Response (CIFR) mid-year update is based on data collected from CIFR incident response engagements between January and June 2021.

Alida Ranks on Fast Company’s Third Annual List of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Fast Company today announced its third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring businesses that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation across their entire organization.

Key Points: 
  • Fast Company today announced its third annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring businesses that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation across their entire organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210804005078/en/
    Alida Ranks on Fast Companys Third Annual List of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including computer science, biotech, consumer packaged goods, nonprofit, education, financial services, cybersecurity, and engineering.
  • Working together, Fast Company editors and Accenture researchers scored nearly 1,500 applications, and a panel of eight eminent judges reviewed and endorsed the top 100 companies.
  • It is an absolute honour to be recognized among Fast Companys list of 100 Best Workplace Innovators, said Ross Wainwright, CEO of Alida.

Salt River Project Teams with Accenture to Transform the Employee Experience with New Cloud and Digital Capabilities

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped Salt River Project (SRP), one of the nations largest public utilities, consolidate its human resources (HR) systems into an integrated cloud-first solution to enhance the employee experience.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped Salt River Project (SRP), one of the nations largest public utilities, consolidate its human resources (HR) systems into an integrated cloud-first solution to enhance the employee experience.
  • Hosted in the cloud and powered by SAP SuccessFactors software, the new solution replaced disparate legacy HR systems and processes with digital capabilities for employee self-service, payroll, taxes, auditing, compliance, vacation, and time management.
  • Accentures breadth of cloud-first and pre-built configuration, coupled with their change management capabilities and utilities industry expertise, made them the right choice for this program.
  • Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.

FedEx Office Teams Up with Accenture and River Logic to Optimize Its Print Production and Delivery Network

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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The collaboration aims to make it easier for customers to create the professionally printed materials they need while driving efficiencies and cost savings across the FedEx Office network.

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  • The collaboration aims to make it easier for customers to create the professionally printed materials they need while driving efficiencies and cost savings across the FedEx Office network.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the project, FedEx Office team members worked with Accenture and River Logic to create a digital twin of the companys operations system, which serves as a virtual representation of its vast printing and distribution network.
  • "Together with our Accenture partners, were happy to serve FedEx Office as they navigate how to best meet their customers changing printing and delivery needs," said Carlos Centurion, President of River Logic.
  • FedEx Office is also home to FedEx SameDay City on-demand and scheduled local delivery service, as well as Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot under development for autonomous last-mile delivery.

Accenture Federal Services Wins $729M U.S. Army Enterprise Resource Planning Contract

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded a $729 million contract to help the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) transform multiple enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into a single, consolidated model to improve efficiency, enhance readiness, and reduce costs.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been awarded a $729 million contract to help the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) transform multiple enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into a single, consolidated model to improve efficiency, enhance readiness, and reduce costs.
  • This is an important opportunity to help the Army sustain its legacy systems yet enhance modernization through advanced technologies, such as automated enterprise services.
  • Were excited to partner with SSC on its transformation journey, said retired Army Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, deputy director of Accenture Federal Services Defense portfolio.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Cybersecurity Executive Rick Driggers Joins Accenture Federal Services

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Accenture Federal Services , (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has hired cybersecurity expert and former CISA executive, Rick Driggers .

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  • Accenture Federal Services , (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has hired cybersecurity expert and former CISA executive, Rick Driggers .
  • Accenture Federal Services relentless focus on security innovation and helping customers anticipate cyberattacks before they happen was central to my decision to make the leap into the private sector.
  • 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.

Organizations That Migrate to Cloud Primarily as a One-Time Cost Savings Activity Risk Missing Out on Competitive Advantages, Accenture Report Finds

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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In fact, a narrow focus on cost savings can actually put organizations at a competitive disadvantage compared to those using cloud more strategically across its many dynamic forms, including public, private and edge.

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  • In fact, a narrow focus on cost savings can actually put organizations at a competitive disadvantage compared to those using cloud more strategically across its many dynamic forms, including public, private and edge.
  • Most organizations today deploy some mix of public, private and edge clouds, with little integration between them, said Karthik Narain, global lead of Accenture Cloud First.
  • As a result, innovation, data and best practices achieved in one part of the organization arent benefitting others thereby impeding value realization.
  • Accenture defines the organizations leading the way in cloud as Continuum Competitors.

Accenture and Avanade Named Microsoft 2021 Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year for 16th Time

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been named the 2021 Microsoft Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year for the 16th time.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been named the 2021 Microsoft Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year for the 16th time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005219/en/
    Accenture and Avanade have been named the 2021 Microsoft Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year for the 16th time.
  • Its a tremendous honor to be named Global Alliance Partner of the Year for a record 16th time, said Pam Maynard, chief executive officer of Avanade.
  • The companies have been named Microsoft Alliance Partner of the Year 16 times, more than any other partner.