Accenture Acquires Founders Intelligence to Help Corporate Executives Drive Growth from Innovation
LONDON; Nov. 16, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Founders Intelligence, an innovation strategy consulting firm that helps large corporations to create growth by using tools, techniques and insights from technology entrepreneurs and investors. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s capabilities to help senior executives create and scale new business models and achieve sustainable value from innovation. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
November 16, 2021
CEOs Unequivocally Call for Bold Government Action and Consistent Climate Policy at COP26, According to Latest Sustainability Research from the UN Global Compact and Accenture
UNITED NATIONS, New York; Oct. 31, 2021 – In the largest sustainability study conducted to date by the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture (NYSE: ACN), only 18% of CEOs said that governments and policymakers have given them the clarity needed to meet their sustainability and climate change targets. Released today ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, business leaders are also sounding the alarm on the early onset of climate-induced disruption and looking for government action — particularly in areas of clear carbon pricing, infrastructure investment and financial commitments to an equitable net-zero transition in the Global South — as the window to meet the 1.5°C target by 2030 has started to close.
October 31, 2021
Accenture Named a Leader in Everest Group’s 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021
NEW YORK; Oct. 26, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a Leader in the first edition of Everest Group’s 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 report.
October 26, 2021
Accenture and the World Economic Forum Decode the “Sustainability DNA” for Companies Seeking to Deliver Value and Impact for All Stakeholders
NEW YORK; Sept. 22, 2021 – New research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the World Economic Forum uncovers the capabilities that C-Suite leaders need to build sustainable organizations that deliver lasting value and equitable impact for their people, customers and wider communities.
September 22, 2021
Accenture Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Professional Services for Government Citizen Experience 2021 Vendor Assessment
DUBLIN; August 10, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Professional Services for Government Citizen Experience 2021 Vendor Assessment* report. The report noted Accenture has strong Strategy & Consulting capabilities in the region and a proven ability to deliver value through long-term ecosystem relationships.
August 10, 2021
Accenture to Acquire HRC Retail Advisory to Expand Retail Strategy Capabilities
CHICAGO; July 27, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire HRC Retail Advisory, a retail-focused strategy consultancy with critical in-demand skills and solutions to help clients across the retail value chain — from customer-centric merchandising and omnichannel capabilities to the evolving store footprint and creating high-performance organizations. HRC Retail Advisory’s team of more than 30 people across North America will join Accenture’s Retail Strategy group, expanding its capabilities for helping clients leverage the power of technology to transform their businesses. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
July 27, 2021
Accenture Acquires Bionic to Help Brands Drive Customer Growth and Innovation
NEW YORK, June 29, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it has acquired Bionic to help clients ignite customer growth through an entrepreneurial approach designed for large organizations, enabling them to launch new products and businesses that fulfil unmet customer needs. The acquisition strengthens Accenture Interactive’s ability to help its clients drive growth by reimagining experiences and seizing new market and customer opportunities with less risk and more confidence.
June 29, 2021
Accenture Named a Leader in Innovation Consulting Services in Analyst Report
NEW YORK; June 24, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Innovation Consulting Services, Q2 2021 report, receiving top scores possible in 20 out of the 25 criteria under consideration. The report from the independent research firm includes an analysis of the nine most significant providers of innovation consulting services and evaluates each according to Current Offering, Strategy, and Market Presence.
June 24, 2021
Accenture Report Finds Consumer Values and Buying Motivations Have Fundamentally Changed, Shifting Away from Price and Quality
NEW YORK; June 23, 2021 – A majority of consumers — across demographics and geographies — are reimagining their values and basing purchasing decisions on factors beyond price and quality, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
June 23, 2021
Accenture Positioned as a Leader in Digital Strategy Consulting Services by the IDC MarketScape
NEW YORK; June 21, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a leader in digital strategy consulting services in a new IDC MarketScape report.
June 21, 2021