Accenture stories - Page 2
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Accenture acquires Partners in Performance for strategic growth
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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ai
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accenture
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oil and gas
Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Thu, 9th May 2024
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it training
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fintechs
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financial systems
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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Navigating the future of the consulting industry
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Future consultancy growth hinges on enhancing client experiences, integrating new tech, and supporting the move towards zero carbon emissions, argues industry expert.
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Databricks sees 70% growth in EMEA amidst enterprise demand for AI
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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data science
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martech
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cdp
Data and AI firm Databricks experiences a 70% YoY increase in its EMEA operations, driven by surging demand for data and AI capabilities.
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SAS to launch new AI tools & advisory service for better governance
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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sas
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accenture
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transparency
SAS aims to boost AI confidence and transparency with the unveiling of model cards and an AI Governance Advisory service, designed to mitigate AI risk and utilisation issues.
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AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO
Sat, 13th Apr 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
AI search platform AlphaSense doubles its annual recurring revenue to $200m within two years, appoints experienced IPO strategist Heather Zynczak as Chief Marketing Officer.
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2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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randstad
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fujitsu
The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.
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Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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saas
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ai
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email
Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.
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Fluent Commerce unveils revamped global channel partner program
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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asia pacific
Fluent Commerce, the Australian OMS provider, revitalises its global channel partner programme, aiming to stimulate the OMS wave and strengthen its diverse partnerships.
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Accenture recognises Ivalua as leading solution in direct materials
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digitisation
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accenture
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spend management
Accenture has identified Ivalua as a leading provider in the direct materials sector, highlighting the promise of its spend management solution to bolster supply chain resilience.
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Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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software development
Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.
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WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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amazon
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entrepreneur
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management
WeAct initiative, a partnership by EDII and Accenture, has aided close to 13,500 women micro-entrepreneurs across India, empowering sectors such as food, agriculture and handicrafts to achieve sustainable growth.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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ai
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report
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accenture
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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Developer efficiency boosted by GitHub Copilot Enterprise availability
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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apm
GitHub unveils its AI tool, Copilot Enterprise, boosting developer efficiency by offering customised guidance throughout the software development process.
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Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The market forecast predicts the cloud migration services industry to soar from USD $12.03 billion in 2022 to USD $55.55 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 16.80%.
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Tangerine & More appoint Matt Conquest as joint CIO
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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accenture
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telstra
Flourishing firms, Tangerine and More, deepen C-suite capacity with the appointment of digital transformation expert, Matt Conquest, as their new Chief Information Officer.
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The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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strategy
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capgemini
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rocket lab
Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you’ll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.
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Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
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SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024 winners unveiled
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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sydney
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accenture
SAP Australia and New Zealand celebrate the year's top performers within its partner network through the annual SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024.
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Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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cfo
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.