Accenture Acquires Full Ownership Stake in Solium from BBVA, Expanding Its Capabilities for Delivering Hybrid Cloud Solutions to Enterprises
MADRID; July 20, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has strengthened its hybrid cloud and mobility capabilities in Europe by acquiring full ownership in Solium, a Madrid-based technology company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
July 20, 2015
Accenture and Avanade to Help Freeport-McMoRan Implement Cloud-Based IT Model Based on Accenture Hybrid Cloud Solution for Microsoft Azure
NEW YORK; July 15, 2015 – Accenture(NYSE: ACN) has signed a five-year contract with Freeport-McMoRan Inc., a premier international natural resources company, to continue migrating its information technology (IT) operations to a cloud-based model. Aligned to its cloud strategy, the project is designed to help Freeport-McMoRan achieve its “IT of the Future” objective – which includes making the company more agile and enabling it to innovate faster – while reducing costs and improving service quality and satisfaction.
July 15, 2015
Two Thirds of Enterprises Not Prepared for “As-a-Service Economy,” According to Accenture and HfS Research Study
NEW YORK and BOSTON; July 14, 2015 – The ways enterprises buy and receive services to augment their operations are undergoing unprecedented change, according to a new research study sponsored by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and published by industry analyst firm HfS Research. The report finds that while cost effective business services will always be important, achieving the next threshold of value creation is dependent upon transitioning to the emerging “As-a-Service Economy.” In this model, value is delivered via on-demand, highly scalable plug-and-play services that impact business outcomes. Simplification is king – eliminating complexity, poor processes and manual intervention in favor of working smarter through simplified, but intelligent operations.
July 14, 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Extends IT Outsourcing Contract with Accenture
STAMFORD, CT and NEW YORK, NY; June 24, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced it has signed an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, to continue providing a range of information technology (IT) outsourcing services. The original agreement began in 2009 and will be extended for an additional five years, building on the successful business relationship and delivery of application and infrastructure services.
June 24, 2015
Accenture Launches Resources Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia to Provide End-to-End Services for Refining and Petrochemical Companies
AL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia; May 19, 2015 – Accenture has launched a new center of excellence in Al Khobar to provide services and skills for petroleum refinery and petrochemical companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. The Accenture Resources Manufacturing Center of Excellence will help meet increasing demand for services in the Gulf region including designing, building, deploying and operating integrated refinery information systems, manufacturing operations and management systems.
May 19, 2015
Accenture Receives HP PartnerOne Global Solution Partner of the Year Award for Big Data
NEW YORK; April 29, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as the HP PartnerOne Global Solution Partner of the Year for Big Data at the 2015 HP Global Partner Conference in Las Vegas. Accenture received the award for its ability to harness the power of information to drive business value using elements of its Solution-as-a-Service for the SAP HANA® platform, including HP Appliances for SAP HANA, HP Remote Management Services for SAP® Software and HP Proactive Care.
April 29, 2015
Accenture Expands Footprint in the Philippines, Announces Third Delivery Center in Ilocos
San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines; February 24, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, is announcing the expansion of its footprint in the Philippines with a new delivery center based in Ilocos, set to become operational in the latter part of 2015. This is the third Accenture delivery center in the country, in addition to centers in Metro Manila and Cebu City.
February 24, 2015
Accenture Receives Two Consulting and Integration Partner of the Year Awards at VMware Partner Exchange 2015
SAN FRANCISCO; Feb. 18, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it has received both the Global and Americas VMware Partner Network Award in the Consulting and Integration Partner of the Year category. Accenture was recognized at VMware Partner Exchange 2015 in San Francisco.
February 18, 2015
Accenture Named to List of World's Best Outsourcing Providers by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
NEW YORK; Feb. 16, 2015 – For the tenth consecutive year, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named to the 2015 Global Outsourcing 100 list by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). The Global Outsourcing 100 is an annual listing of the world's best outsourcing service providers.
February 16, 2015
Accenture Launches New Innovation Center for HP Technology
NEW YORK; January 27, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched the Accenture Innovation Center for HP to help clients apply joint Accenture and HP technology solutions to specific industry and business process challenges in the areas of cloud, security and analytics. The innovation center allows clients to take advantage of next-generation solutions and services based on HP technologies, helping to accelerate time to value.
January 27, 2015