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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a strategic collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA to launch AI Refinery, a comprehensive AI solution designed for enterprise-scale deployment in private, on-premises environments. The solution integrates Dell's infrastructure with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, specifically targeting organizations in regulated industries or those with significant on-premises infrastructure investments.

The platform offers one-click deployment capabilities and supports critical requirements including data sovereignty, compliance, resiliency, security, and privacy controls. It features ultra-low latency for real-time applications and edge computing capabilities for remote environments. The solution incorporates NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design and Blackwell technology, providing a unified, full-stack solution that enables rapid service prototyping with modular frameworks and automated workflows.

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.