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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Advocate Networks, a consultancy specializing in Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in helping organizations optimize technology investments and achieve cost savings. Advocate, with over 85 professionals, will join Accenture's Technology Strategy & Advisory practice. No financial terms were disclosed. The integration of Advocate's TBM services is expected to strengthen Accenture's offerings in digital and cloud transformations, providing measurable value for clients.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been ranked number one for the quality of its thought leadership by Source Global Research for the second half of 2021, marking a significant rise from its previous second-place position. The ranking assesses 20 consultancy and technology firms based on their thought leadership's quality, with Accenture excelling in differentiation and appeal. The company aims to leverage its strong research capabilities and data-driven insights to address critical business challenges for clients more efficiently.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader in healthcare payer digital services by the Everest Group. The Healthcare Payer Digital Services Peak Matrix® Assessment 2022 highlights Accenture's strategic acquisitions, including OpusLine and Gevity, and its commitment to enhancing advisory services. With the healthcare payer digital services market nearing $9 billion and a projected CAGR of 12% from 2021 to 2025, Accenture's digital capabilities are positioned to drive significant value for clients in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has successfully completed its acquisition of Greenfish, a Belgium-based engineering and sustainability advisory firm. This strategic move, initially announced on April 20, 2022, aims to enhance Accenture's Sustainability Services by integrating Greenfish's team of over 270 professionals, thereby improving clients’ ESG performance. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. Accenture’s extensive capabilities in digital and cloud services position it to drive significant transformations in sustainability for its clients.

Accenture has appointed Jack Azagury as the new group chief executive of Strategy & Consulting, effective immediately, following the retirement of Annette Rippert after 28 years with the company. Azagury, a veteran of 26 years at Accenture, will lead the company’s $15 billion Strategy & Consulting service, leveraging his extensive experience in strategy, technology, and client relations. Under Rippert's leadership, the firm strengthened its consulting foundation and completed over 20 acquisitions, positioning the company for future growth.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced its acquisition of Allgemeines Rechenzentrum GmbH (ARZ), a technology service provider specializing in the banking sector in Austria. This strategic move aims to enhance Accenture's cloud-based banking platform-as-a-service offerings, providing core banking and regulatory services across Europe. With about 600 employees joining Accenture, the acquisition will bolster its capabilities in digital transformation for banking clients. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and the terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.