Accenture Names Omar Abbosh Group Chief Executive - Communications, Media & Technology, Succeeding Robert E. Sell
NEW YORK; July 2, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Omar Abbosh group chief executive - Communications, Media & Technology, effective Sept. 1, 2018, succeeding Robert (Bob) E. Sell, who will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2018.
July 02, 2018
Accenture Chosen to Help KPN Enhance the Customer Experience of Its iTV Video Services
THE HAGUE, Netherlands; June 20, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is helping KPN enhance the customer experience by providing the telecommunications company with the Accenture Video Solution (AVS) – a hybrid internet protocol television and over-the-top platform – for the delivery of video and related services. The five-year agreement enables KPN to continue to scale its video business while providing new capabilities to accelerate innovation in an increasingly competitive market.
June 20, 2018
Accenture Provides Video Platform for Turner’s OTT products
LONDON; May 22, 2018 — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that Turner is using the Accenture Video Solution platform to help manage and operate some of the company’s over-the-top content (OTT) products. This includes FilmStruck, the recently launched movie streaming service in the UK, and Cartoon Network TV Everywhere (TVE) in Asia Pacific.
May 22, 2018
Cricket Hong Kong Announces Digital and Streaming Collaboration with Accenture and Cricket Australia to Power Hong Kong World Sixes and Hong Kong T20 Blitz
HONG KONG; Oct. 23, 2017 – Cricket Hong Kong has entered into a partnership with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Cricket Australia to bring a new digital experience to cricket fans in Hong Kong and around the world during the Hong Kong World Sixes (28-29 Oct.) and Hong Kong T20 Blitz (6-11 Feb. 2018).
October 22, 2017
Accenture Acquires IBB Consulting to Expand Strategy Capabilities for Communications, Media & Technology Clients
NEW YORK; Oct. 9, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired IBB Consulting, a premier strategy consulting firm that helps leading broadband and mobile operators, media companies and technology providers identify emerging industry shifts, adapt to market changes and capitalize on new business and technology opportunities. IBB Consulting will strengthen Accenture’s ability to design business and technology strategies to create future value, drive new growth and transform operations for clients in the Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) industries, as they seek to become fully digital businesses.
October 09, 2017
Accenture Appoints Giorgio Migliarina, Former Telekom Malaysia CTO, as Communications & Media Industry Lead for Asia-Pacific
Singapore; Aug. 23, 2017 – Accenture has appointed Giorgio Migliarina as Communications & Media industry lead for Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. In his new role, Migliarina is responsible for business development and operations in the region and for helping clients shape and deliver large-scale company transformation programs.
August 27, 2017
Accenture Positioned as a Leader in Gartner’s 2017 Magic Quadrant for IT Services for Communications Service Providers Worldwide
NEW YORK; Aug. 1, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized by independent analyst firm Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in providing IT services for communications service providers (CSPs).
August 01, 2017
Accenture Enables Mediaset Premium to Deliver Champions League Football Matches Over the Internet to More Than One Million Viewers
NEW YORK; April 28, 2016 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has collaborated with Italy’s largest commercial TV broadcaster, Mediaset, to deliver UEFA Champions League football matches – using a new, online “over-the-top” Internet video service – to more than one million consumers.
April 28, 2016
Accenture Test Automation Assures Sky Q Customers a Fluid Viewing Experience
LONDON; April 27, 2016 – Accenture has been selected by Europe’s leading entertainment company, Sky, to ensure viewers have an optimal experience when streaming and watching shows through the newly launched premium TV service, Sky Q. The Accenture StormTest platform will provide Sky customers with a consistent service through continuous monitoring and testing.
April 27, 2016
Accenture Powers SKY Cable’s SKY On Demand for Anytime Viewing
MANILA, Philippines; Feb. 4, 2016 – SKY subscribers in the Philippines can now watch and stream their favorite TV shows and movies from cable TV or online anytime, anywhere and on any screen, using Sky on Demand – SKY Cable Corporation’s newest service – which is powered by the Accenture Video Solution.
February 04, 2016