Accenture to acquire Italian tech consultancies Customer Management IT and SirfinPA
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has taken a significant step in expanding its influence in the Italian public sector by signing an agreement to acquire two jointly-owned Italian technology consultancies, Customer Management IT and SirfinPA. Specializing in justice and public safety, these acquisitions are a strategic move by Accenture to aid Italian public service organizations in building their digital core and improving service delivery to citizens.
Customer Management IT and SirfinPA: Leaders in Italian IT Sector
Founded in 2010, Customer Management IT and SirfinPA have established themselves as leading players in the Italian IT landscape, with offices in Rome, Naples, and Cosenza. Their notable contributions to the country’s national justice ecosystem, particularly their work with the Italian Ministry of Justice in building and supporting technology applications for the central criminal justice department, have been widely recognized. Their expertise extends to providing digital infrastructure crucial for trials.
Accenture to enhance Italian public sector services with strategic acquisitions of Customer Management IT and SirfinPA
Expanding Capabilities in Digital Transformation
With a multidisciplinary staff of approximately 300 employees, these consultancies offer a wide range of services, including system and application integration and management, cloud application development, infrastructure management, and fleet management for desktops and servers. This acquisition will considerably enhance Accenture’s capacity to support digital transformation initiatives in the Italian public sector.
Accenture’s Commitment to Italian Public Sector Innovation
Mauro Macchi, chairman and CEO of Accenture Italy, emphasized the importance of this acquisition, stating, “This acquisition boosts our ability and capacity to support Italian public sector innovation and help our government clients advance their transformation journeys.” This move follows Accenture’s recent acquisition of the leading AI organization Ammagamma, further solidifying its commitment to enhancing public sector services in Italy.
Finalizing the Transaction
The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to complete in the coming months. This acquisition represents a strategic enhancement of Accenture’s services in Italy, positioning the company as a key player in the digitalization of the Italian public sector.