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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) have announced ADVANCE, a strategic expansion of their partnership targeting high-growth companies with annual revenues up to $5 billion. The initiative combines SAP Business Suite's enterprise applications, data, and AI capabilities with Accenture's industry expertise to help organizations accelerate their business transformation.

The ADVANCE offerings provide preconfigured services for streamlined finance, procurement, supply chain, and workforce management, implementable in 6 to 12 months. The solution focuses on four key principles: simple (streamlined processes), secure (reliable operations), fast (quick implementation), and future-ready (AI-powered innovation). Accenture will establish a dedicated practice of SAP-certified SaaS professionals to deliver these industry-tailored packages.

Telstra and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have launched an AI Silicon Valley hub in Mountain View, California, marking a significant milestone in their joint venture that began in April 2025. The innovation facility aims to accelerate Telstra's AI-first ambitions through direct access to cutting-edge technology and top engineering talent.

The hub will connect with teams in Sydney, Melbourne, and Bangalore as part of Accenture Connected Innovation Centers, collaborating with ecosystem partners including AWS, Databricks, and Microsoft. Key priorities include deploying AI Refinery for Telstra, advancing responsible AI capabilities, and co-innovating with partners and academia. The facility is part of a seven-year joint venture announced in January 2025, focused on accelerating Telstra's data and AI roadmap to enhance network leadership and customer experience.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced its agreement to acquire Yumemi, a Japanese digital services provider, to enhance its product design and launch capabilities. Founded in 2000, Yumemi serves over 600 companies with digital products reaching 60 million monthly active users globally. The acquisition will add approximately 400 professionals to Accenture Song, the company's creative group.

The strategic move targets the growing digital transformation market, projected to reach $1755 billion globally by 2028, with Japan's market expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6%. Yumemi's 'design engineering' methodology, combining designers and engineers in unified teams, will complement Accenture's expertise in generative AI and transformation services.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Ascendient Learning from Alpine Investors to expand its learning and certification capabilities. Ascendient Learning, formed in 2025 from the merger of Accelebrate, ExitCertified, and Web Age Solutions, brings a team of 75 professionals and over 850 course offerings in IT and digital skills training.

The acquisition enhances Accenture's LearnVantage business by adding instructor-led training, industry certifications, and customized upskilling programs. This move follows Accenture's March 2024 launch of LearnVantage, part of a $1 billion investment in learning and development capabilities. The acquisition strengthens Accenture's position in providing comprehensive technology training solutions, including certifications from major providers like AWS, SAP, VMware, NVIDIA, and Microsoft.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has unveiled Trusted Agent Huddle™, a groundbreaking platform enabling multi-system AI agent collaboration across enterprises. The system, part of AI Refinery™, facilitates secure agent-to-agent interoperability across major tech partners including Adobe, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and others.

The platform allows organizations to connect and orchestrate agents from different enterprise platforms within AI Refinery using open standardization protocols like Agent2Agent and Model Context Protocol. A proprietary algorithm evaluates agent performance and lays groundwork for future agent trust scoring.

FedEx is collaborating with Accenture and NVIDIA to implement Trusted Agent Huddle for enhanced supply chain resilience. The platform is built on NVIDIA AI Enterprise and can be used with NVIDIA Agent Intelligence toolkit for seamless connectivity between agents, tools, and data.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired TalentSprint, a deep tech education leader, from NSE Academy Founded in 2009, TalentSprint specializes in transformational learning programs through partnerships with top academic institutions and enterprise technology providers.

The acquisition strengthens Accenture LearnVantage's capabilities in delivering university certifications and bootcamps. TalentSprint's team of 210 professionals, based in Hyderabad, India, and Sunnyvale, California, will join Accenture. The company offers programs in AI, data science, cybersecurity, chip design, and management domains through bootcamps, certifications, and e-degrees.

This acquisition aligns with Accenture's recent $1 billion investment in LearnVantage announced in early 2024, complementing previous investments in Udacity and Award Solutions. The move aims to help organizations develop future-ready talent and prepare their workforce for an AI-powered world.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment in GoUpscale, an AI-powered content engagement technology company focused on wealth management. The investment, made through Accenture Ventures, aims to transform how wealth management firms deliver digital content and engage with clients.

According to Accenture's research, Asian wealth management firms are targeting to double their assets under management (AUM) to US$260 trillion by 2026, with relationship managers expected to drive 95% of that growth. GoUpscale's technology converts traditional materials into interactive, digital-first experiences, potentially generating a 6-8% annual revenue increase for wealth management companies.

The collaboration will enable GoUpscale to expand into new markets while leveraging Accenture's generative AI expertise and industry experience. GoUpscale will join Accenture Ventures' Project Spotlight accelerator program, gaining access to Accenture's domain expertise and enterprise clients.

CyberArk and Accenture have announced a strategic integration between Accenture's AI Refinery™ and CyberArk's AI-powered Identity Security Platform to enhance security controls for AI agents. The collaboration aims to address the growing challenges of managing AI agent identities in production environments.

The integration will provide comprehensive tools for organizations to implement Zero Trust principles for AI agents, ensuring continuous verification and authorization. According to Accenture's Technology Vision 2025 report, 77% of executives believe AI agents will revolutionize how organizations build digital systems.

The partnership focuses on four key areas: visibility and control of AI agent activities, least privilege and just-in-time access implementation, secure authentication mechanisms, and protection against manipulation. The solution will be available across public and private cloud platforms, enabling seamless AI acceleration throughout SaaS and Cloud AI ecosystems.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Fincantieri have announced the formation of Fincantieri Ingenium, a new joint venture owned 70% by Fincantieri NexTech and 30% by Accenture. The partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation in cruise, defense, and port infrastructure sectors.

The venture will develop Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem for next-generation ships and fleet upgrades, expected to launch by end of 2025. The system encompasses application services for operational efficiency, an AI-driven digital platform with cybersecurity focus, and a marketplace for maritime ecosystem services.

The initiative will enhance sea-to-shore interoperability, optimize port performance, and prioritize sustainability through data-driven energy optimization. The joint venture combines Accenture's digital expertise in platforms, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity with Fincantieri's naval and defense industry knowledge.