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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced its acquisition of The Stable, a commerce agency that aids consumer brands in developing digital channels and managing retail performance. This strategic move aims to enhance Accenture's commerce capabilities and support clients in navigating the evolving digital marketplace, leveraging The Stable's expertise in omnichannel retail. Although transaction terms remain undisclosed, this acquisition aligns with Accenture's broader strategy to deepen its commerce services and capitalize on the projected $27 trillion digital commerce market by 2027.

Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has secured a $199 million contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for IT services supporting the Secure Flight System. The contract spans 10 years, focusing on enhancing passenger security through technology integration, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. AFS aims to transition to open-source technologies, targeting reduced operational costs while ensuring passenger privacy. AFS has managed TSA's Secure Flight program since November 2018.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader for the fourth consecutive year in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide." This assessment evaluates 19 service providers based on their vision and execution capabilities in Oracle Cloud Application services. Gartner projects that by year-end 2024, 75% of Oracle application services revenue will be cloud-related. Accenture's extensive experience with Oracle solutions positions it to deliver significant value to clients, enhancing business outcomes through digital transformation.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has successfully acquired digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, enhancing its offerings in Japan. With approximately 190 engineers now joining Accenture's Industry X, the acquisition focuses on cloud-based logistics systems and the optimization of warehouse operations using IoT technology. This move strengthens Accenture's ability to deliver hyper-automation solutions, addressing growing demands from manufacturing and logistics sectors in Japan.

Accenture has successfully completed its acquisition of XtremeEDA, a prominent silicon design services firm based in Ottawa. Announced on June 27, 2022, this acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's capabilities in semiconductor engineering and custom silicon solutions for various applications, including consumer devices and AI platforms. The deal brings on board approximately 40 skilled engineers from XtremeEDA, strengthening Accenture's Cloud First initiative. Financial terms were not disclosed.

umlaut, a subsidiary of Accenture, has launched a private 5G standalone network called the "5G Campus Lab" in Aachen, Germany. This facility enables companies to design, test, and implement connectivity solutions without needing to invest in their own costly networks. The lab supports various industries, facilitating experimentation with smart manufacturing, telemedicine, and more. It offers 100 MHz of C-Band spectrum and employs Open RAN technology, promoting low-cost innovation and interoperability. umlaut aims to aid clients in building their private networks through its engineering expertise.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Avanade have been awarded the 2022 Microsoft Global SI Partner of the Year for the 17th time, also receiving ten additional awards, including seven country-level recognitions. The accolades highlight their excellence in customer solutions using Microsoft technology, particularly in Dynamics 365 and supply chain management. With nearly 65,000 professionals focused on Microsoft technologies, the companies aim to tackle significant challenges in digital transformation and sustainability, further solidifying their partnership.