ARLINGTON, Va.; March 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved Accenture Federal Services and  Vius LLC for participation in the department’s Mentor/Protégé Program.

LONDON; Jan. 30, 2013 – Seven financial technology entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in the inaugural FinTech Innovation Lab London launched by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), leading banks and venture capital companies last year. The Lab is designed to nurture early-stage companies developing new technologies for the financial services sector.

NEW YORK; Dec. 20, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), have completed the formation of a joint venture company called Taleris™. Taleris provides airlines and cargo carriers around the world intelligent operations services focused on improving efficiency by leveraging aircraft performance data, prognostics, recovery and planning optimization solutions that will include assets and capabilities from both Accenture and GE.

NEW YORK; Nov.  29, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), have agreed to form a new joint venture company called Taleris™. Taleris will provide airlines and cargo carriers around the world intelligent operations services focused on improving efficiency by leveraging aircraft performance data, prognostics, recovery and planning optimization solutions that will include assets and capabilities from both Accenture and GE. Finalization of the joint venture is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, which are expected by the end of the year. Financial details are not being provided.

HOUSTON; Nov. 16, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it is working with SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) to help global oil and gas companies improve their operational performance and increase efficiencies with upstream solutions.

NEW YORK; Nov. 8, 2012 – The Partnership for New York City Fund and Accenture (NYSE:CAN) announced the search for top financial technology innovators who will work with global financial institutions to bring their ideas to market in the nation’s financial capital. Winning companies will be part of the FinTech Innovation Lab, a 12-week program that helps early- and growth-stage financial technology innovators accelerate product development and gain exposure to top-level financial industry executives. Applications are available at www.fintechinnovationlab.com and are due by December 19, 2012.

OSAKA, Japan; Oct. 30, 2012 – Accenture and Fundtech have teamed to help banks improve global liquidity management in response to Basel III requirements and changing economic conditions. Accenture will work with Fundtech to deliver its Global Liquidity & Risk Management solution and jointly develop new diagnostic tools, process models, and operational approaches for banks across Europe, North America and Asia.

AMSTERDAM; Oct. 18, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Siemens Infrastructure & Cities today announced that they are working together to provide smart metering solutions to help utility companies improve the automation, planning, monitoring and diagnosis of their electric grid infrastructures.

LONDON; Sept. 24, 2012 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN), leading banks and venture capital companies are today launching the FinTech Innovation Lab London to help accelerate the development of cutting-edge technology for commercial application in the financial services industry.  The programme is supported by the Mayor of London, the City of London Corporation and the Technology Strategy Board.