Accenture invests in Cresta to enhance AI-powered customer interactions

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 21, 2024

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment in Cresta, an AI-driven platform designed to optimise contact centre operations. This move, facilitated through Accenture Ventures, ... Read More

Accenture, Avanade, and Microsoft launch transformative AI practice

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 18, 2024

In a pivotal move to accelerate AI-driven business transformation, Accenture, in collaboration with Avanade and Microsoft Corporation, has unveiled a Copilot business transformation practice. This ... Read More

Global business leaders to boost IT spending on sustainability, yet struggle to turn goals into reality, finds IBM report

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 14, 2024

An impressive 88% of global business leaders intend to escalate IT investments to bolster sustainability initiatives over the forthcoming year, as revealed by IBM's latest ... Read More

Net Zero targets in jeopardy: Only 16% of global corporations on track, AI holds the key, says Accenture

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 11, 2024

According to Accenture’s latest "Destination Net Zero" report, just 16% of the world's largest corporations are on a trajectory to achieve net zero emissions by ... Read More

Accenture snaps up Allitix! New acquisition supercharges enterprise planning capabilities

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 7, 2024

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Allitix, a consultancy known for its expertise in Anaplan-based solutions, enhancing Accenture’s capabilities in financial planning and analysis, sales performance ... Read More

U.S. Air Force awards $1.6bn Cloud One task order to Accenture Federal Services

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 4, 2024

Accenture Federal Services has secured a significant task order valued at up to $1.6 billion from the U.S. Air Force to enhance and scale its ... Read More

Accenture bets on 1910 Genetics to accelerate AI drug discovery

Pallavi Madhiraju- November 2, 2024

Accenture has recently announced a strategic investment in 1910 Genetics, a Boston-based biotechnology company that specializes in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and biological automation to ... Read More

Accenture strengthens cybersecurity landscape with investment in Reality Defender

Pallavi Madhiraju- October 24, 2024

In a significant move within the cybersecurity realm, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a strategic investment in Reality Defender through Accenture Ventures. This collaboration aims ... Read More

Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector team up to launch AI hub for federal agencies

Pallavi Madhiraju- October 16, 2024

Accenture Federal Services has joined forces with Google Public Sector to launch the 'Federal AI Solution Factory'—a collaborative hub aimed at rapidly prototyping and piloting ... Read More

Accenture boosts supply chain efficiency with Joshua Tree Group acquisition

Pallavi Madhiraju- October 16, 2024

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Joshua Tree Group ("JTG"), a supply chain consulting firm known for enhancing distribution center performance, as part of its strategy ... Read More