Accenture Plc Ireland Stock Price, News & Analysis

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader in platform IT services for banking and capital markets by Everest Group for the second consecutive time. The 2022 BFS PEAK Matrix® Assessment highlights Accenture's strong market impact and vision capabilities. It notes the increasing partnership between banks and technology vendors to enhance digital services. Accenture's investments in innovation and partnerships position it well to support financial clients' digital transformation efforts.

Accenture has forged a strategic alliance with Celonis to leverage process mining capabilities within its tools. This partnership aims to enhance business process optimization, providing new levels of transparency and decision-making insights. The collaboration has already yielded over 100 client engagements, delivering substantial operational efficiencies and millions in savings for clients, including a global technology and an aerospace company. Accenture utilizes Celonis to streamline its own operations, showcasing the efficiency gains from this integration.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has won four Adobe Digital Experience Partner of the Year Awards for 2022, celebrating its leadership in enhancing customer experiences through Adobe's solutions. The awards include global and international recognition for significant investments and customer success, highlighting Accenture's strong growth and commitment to innovation. Notable accolades include the Adobe 2022 DX Solution Partner of the Year (Global) and recognition within Central and Western EMEA. Accenture's partnership with Adobe aims to meet the increasing demand for personalized brand experiences among enterprise clients.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Salesforce Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment for the fifth consecutive time. This report highlights Accenture's strong expertise in implementing complex Salesforce-based cloud solutions, emphasizing its vast knowledge and technical skills. The company boasts over 34,000 Salesforce-skilled professionals and 40,000 Salesforce certifications. Accenture's commitment to innovation and client engagement through Salesforce solutions is reinforced by its long-standing partnership with Salesforce.

Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has partnered with Novetta to commercialize the U.S. Air Force's Platform One software development platform. This two-year agreement allows Novetta to resell and support Platform One's Iron Bank and Big Bang products, aiming to enhance access for federal and industry clients. Notably, this collaboration is designed to accelerate mission capabilities and provide government clients with a comprehensive, trusted software delivery framework, integrating seasoned system integrators for efficient implementation.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is expanding its apprenticeship program in the United States to enhance access to digital economy jobs. The company aims to fill 20% of entry-level roles from this program in fiscal year 2022, up from 15% the previous year. Since its inception in 2016, over 1,200 apprentices have been hired, with 80% lacking a four-year degree. The program, which provides paid training in various tech fields, emphasizes skills over formal education, allowing more individuals to enter the workforce.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader in the latest Forrester Research report on global cybersecurity consulting providers. The report underscores Accenture's credibility in technical expertise and vertical knowledge, where it received the highest score in the Current Offering category. Notably, Accenture excelled in seven out of ten sub-criteria, emphasizing its performance in cybersecurity contribution and alignment with client needs. Kelly Bissell, head of Accenture Security, highlighted the importance of securing complex supply chains, attributing this recognition to their talented team.