ARLINGTON, Va.; Dec. 17, 2018 – A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has found that while U.S. federal agencies are accelerating the modernization of their information technology (IT) systems and infrastructures, there are significant gaps in aligning their technology priorities with mission objectives. In addition, despite many agencies reporting success implementing new technologies, only a small minority have fully adopted new approaches like cloud computing, digital platforms and agile software development, underscoring the gaps that many are facing in supporting more-agile operations. 

DUBAI; Dec. 16, 2018 ? Companies in the Middle East are being roiled by disruptive change, which is putting more than US$400 billion of enterprise value at risk from competitors that have learned to innovate and convert economic opportunities into realities, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

NEW YORK; Dec. 13, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a leader in a recent report from Forrester Research that evaluates digital process automation (DPA) service providers and their role in elevating process automation initiatives from tactical, cost-saving efforts to critical components of a digital transformation strategy. Of the 11 vendors evaluated, Accenture received the highest score in the ‘Current Offering’ category. 

NEW YORK; Dec. 12, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire NYC-based Adaptly, a digital media services company that enables the world’s leading brands to manage data-driven campaigns across prominent digital advertising channels and platforms.

ATLANTA; Dec. 12, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today opened a new innovation hub in Atlanta as a destination where clients can co-innovate with their Accenture teams to ideate, rapidly prototype and then scale innovative products and services for the digital economy.

NEW YORK and TORONTO; Dec. 12, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to form a strategic alliance with Zafin, a worldwide leader in financial services software headquartered in Canada, under which Accenture will serve as a preferred integrator of the Zafin financial software platform as part of a joint go-to-market strategy.

NEW YORK; Dec. 11, 2018 – Facing an explosion of digital clutter resulting from two decades of rapid technology growth and innovation, people and organizations are rethinking what they really want, says a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). A fundamental re-examination of what people want and value is ushering in a new design ethos that puts human value back at the center of innovation. At this inflection point, Accenture Interactive has released Fjord Trends 2019, its 12^th annual outlook on what’s ahead for the future of business, technology and design.

PARIS; Dec. 11, 2018 – Pierre Fabre has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to build an intelligent information technology (IT) platform to support and improve the performance of a range of functions — including finance, accounting, procurement, order management and manufacturing — essential to the company’s global operations. The program is part of one of the most significant and strategic transformation initiatives ever undertaken at the French multinational health and beauty care company.

SYDNEY; Dec. 10, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired PrimeQ, one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s top Oracle Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud implementation service providers. With the addition of PrimeQ, Accenture is now the largest Oracle Cloud systems integrator in the region. The acquisition bolsters Accenture’s leading Oracle capabilities and helps deliver new value to clients by accelerating their digital transformation through Oracle Cloud.

NEW YORK; Dec. 6, 2018 – Most traditional energy retail utilities lag behind disruptor brands — new energy-market entrants and service providers from other industries — when it comes to delivering an engaging customer experience, according to a new study from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). In the face of disruption, these companies should invest to deliver a more satisfying customer experience and exceed liquid customer expectations.