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Accenture Federal Services has secured a $789 million contract to provide cybersecurity support for the U.S. Navy's SHARKCAGE environment, enhancing attack sensing and warning capabilities for critical defense assets. The contract includes a base ordering period of five years with an option for an additional five years.

Virgin Media O2 partners with Accenture to enhance private 5G solutions for UK businesses, tapping into the estimated half a billion-pound UK market. The collaboration aims to leverage Accenture's expertise in 5G applications for various industry segments, incorporating edge computing, data, AI, and cybersecurity. Liberty Global, the joint owner of Virgin Media O2, is also exploring opportunities for these solutions in other geographic markets. The partnership will scale up as joint customer implementations begin to be deployed, offering innovative, adaptive, and secure mobile private network solutions to businesses.

Accenture and Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, have joined forces to provide cyber resilience services to help organizations better detect, investigate, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. The partnership aims to leverage Mandiant Threat Intelligence and expertise in Cyber Resilience services, enabling clients to enhance their cybersecurity operations and protect against evolving threats.

Accenture (ACN) has been named the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in a five-year partnership. The collaboration will focus on leveraging Accenture's technology and data expertise to drive innovation in various areas of the NFL's business, including football, financial operations, and human resources. Through the partnership, Accenture will enhance data-driven decision-making processes to benefit the game and fans, promoting innovation and efficiency in both on-field and off-field operations.

Accenture Federal Services has won the U.S. Army's Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration contract worth up to $127 million. The company will leverage its cloud migration expertise to assess, migrate, and modernize large-scale applications to the cloud. This initiative aligns with the Army's digital-first strategy and aims to enhance mission systems and drive force resiliency.

Accenture and Oracle are collaborating to help clients accelerate generative AI adoption, starting with the finance organization. They are investing in new generative AI solutions to optimize operations and fuel growth, leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The focus is on driving digital finance transformation, empowering CFOs with generative AI to simplify finance processes, accounting closes, filings, and planning. Specific solutions include procurement spend analysis, demand forecast, and dynamic scenario planning.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire SOKO, a top Brazilian creative agency known for its innovative brand storytelling. SOKO will join Droga5 São Paulo to enhance Accenture Song's creative capabilities in Brazil. With over 300 employees, SOKO will bring its expertise in engaging brand storytelling to further influence the industry and society. The acquisition aims to strengthen Accenture Song's position as the world's largest tech-powered creative group.

Accenture (ACN) has agreed to acquire Parsionate, a data consultancy specialized in data products and modern data foundation services. The acquisition will strengthen Accenture's data and artificial intelligence capabilities in Europe, focusing on retail, industrial, consumer goods, and life sciences industries. Parsionate's expertise in data strategy development and technology implementation will enhance Accenture's ability to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions to clients. The acquisition is part of Accenture's strategic $3 billion investment to advance AI applications for clients.