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Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announces new executive appointments following the retirement of COO Kenny Mitchell. Ron Ash steps in as COO, bringing a diverse background and commitment to client success, while Elaine Beeman assumes the role of Chief Leadership Officer, focusing on employee development and succession planning. Both executives aim to enhance leadership and organizational effectiveness at AFS, which serves major federal agencies. This leadership transition reflects AFS's strategic priorities amidst changing operational demands.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will hold a conference call on September 22, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results. The results will be released prior to the call, which can be accessed via phone and live on the company's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available post-call starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT on the same day, continuing until December 16, 2022. Accenture, a leading global professional services company, specializes in digital, cloud, and security solutions across various industries.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has successfully acquired Sentia's businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Bulgaria, enhancing its cloud infrastructure services. The acquisition adds over 300 cloud specialists to Accenture Cloud First, strengthening its capabilities across hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. With Sentia's expertise, Accenture aims to optimize client workloads and comply with data privacy regulations in Europe. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. Sentia’s Danish operations will continue separately, supported by Waterland Private Equity.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired MacGregor Partners, a consultancy specializing in intelligent logistics and warehouse management, enhancing Accenture's supply chain capabilities. The acquisition brings expertise in data visualization, digital yard solutions, and robotics. MacGregor's team will join Accenture’s Intelligent Platform Services group, supporting clients in fulfilling distribution demands. Although transaction terms are undisclosed, the merger is expected to strengthen client service offerings and enable faster innovation in the global supply chain.

Kubota Corporation and Accenture have launched a joint venture, Kubota Data Ground, Inc., aimed at enhancing digital transformation in their business model. Operational from September 1, 2022, the subsidiary focuses on sustainability solutions for food, water, and environment challenges. Key initiatives include improving agricultural productivity through IoT and AI, creating digital human resources, and developing a cloud-based platform using Microsoft Azure. Kubota aims to train 1,000 digital specialists by December 2024 to foster innovation.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has strategically invested in Pixxel, a startup specializing in advanced earth imaging technology, through Accenture Ventures. Pixxel aims to build the world's highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellite constellation, which will enhance decision-making across industries like agriculture and defense while addressing climate issues. The investment aligns with Accenture's interest in the space industry, projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040. Pixxel's ongoing developments include launching its first commercial satellites in early 2023, offering unprecedented data resolution and coverage.

Accenture has officially completed its acquisition of Eclipse Automation, a company specializing in customized manufacturing automation solutions, based in Cambridge, Ontario. This strategic move, announced on July 21, 2022, is designed to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in building the factories of the future by integrating automated production lines with advanced technologies like cloud services and artificial intelligence. The acquisition brings approximately 800 Eclipse professionals into Accenture's digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X.

Accenture has been recognized as a Leader in the latest IDC MarketScape report for Worldwide SAP Implementation Services 2022. The report highlights Accenture's extensive experience and capabilities in delivering transformative SAP solutions across various industries. Notably, the firm has established a strong partnership with SAP, co-developing innovative solutions including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform. The assessment evaluated 16 vendors and positioned Accenture favorably for both short and long-term success in the SAP implementation market.