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Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Inspirage, a specialist in supply chain management using Oracle technology. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's Oracle Cloud capabilities and innovation for clients, particularly in navigating supply chain challenges. Inspirage, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, WA, employs 710 professionals. The deal's financial terms are undisclosed. Once finalized, the acquisition is expected to bolster Accenture's offerings in various sectors, including high tech and life sciences, by employing advanced Oracle technologies.

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.