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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a “Leader” in the Everest Group’s 2021 PEAK Matrix® for Application Transformation Service Providers. The report highlights Accenture's exceptional capability in managing large-scale application transformation projects, emphasizing its end-to-end offerings. Key strengths include project and client management along with domain expertise. Accenture's cloud-first strategy and the innovative “Digital Decoupling” technique allow enterprises to modernize legacy systems while maximizing prior investments. The report evaluated 29 providers based on vision, capability, and market influence.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems in North America for the eighth consecutive time. This recognition highlights Accenture's advanced capabilities and industry expertise, enabling life and annuity carriers to accelerate digital transformations. The Accenture Life Insurance and Annuity Platform (ALIP) is noted for its robust, cloud-native features, supporting product development, underwriting, policy administration, and more. This positioning reflects Accenture's commitment to helping clients innovate and adapt in a changing market.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a strategic investment in ixlayer, a company specializing in virtual health testing solutions. The investment aims to enhance access to diagnostic testing in the healthcare sector. A survey by Accenture indicates that 60% of patients prefer to use technology for healthcare communication post-pandemic. The ixlayer platform simplifies crucial components of health testing and can be deployed rapidly compared to traditional solutions. This collaboration aligns with Accenture's Project Spotlight initiative to foster innovation in healthcare.

According to Accenture's recent report, 79% of North American investors expect their financial advisors to offer banking and insurance products. Younger generations, particularly Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Zers, show a higher demand for these services, along with a strong interest in ESG investments. The report highlights that 55% of respondents find financial advice too generic and 58% anticipate inheriting significant wealth, prompting a shift in advisory preferences. Additionally, younger investors are more open to non-traditional financial advice sources.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced on August 23, 2021, its collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to create a pioneering technology platform for monitoring methane emissions from natural gas distribution systems. This cloud-hosted platform will enable real-time data collection and advanced leak detection using satellites and ground sensors. The initiative aims to meet Duke Energy's goal of net-zero methane emissions by 2030. Implementation of the platform is expected by October 2021, with satellite captures starting in Greenville, S.C., this August.

Accenture Federal Services has successfully acquired Novetta, enhancing its capabilities in advanced analytics and cybersecurity. This acquisition introduces a new National Security portfolio, adding around 1,300 specialists to Accenture's workforce of 11,000. The integration aims to leverage Novetta's expertise in AI, machine learning, and cloud solutions to support defense and intelligence missions. Financial terms were not disclosed. The leadership of the new portfolio will be under Novetta's CEO, Tiffanny Gates, who anticipates significant collaboration with Accenture's existing digital capabilities.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed David Droga as the new CEO and creative chairman of Accenture Interactive, effective September 1, 2021. Droga, founder of Droga5, takes over from Brian Whipple, who retires after a decade of leadership. Under Whipple, Accenture Interactive achieved $10.6 billion in revenue and was recognized as the largest digital agency network. Droga aims to enhance creative excellence and drive business innovation, adapting to evolving customer needs. His past accolades include being named Agency of the Decade by Adweek and AdAge.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is recognized as a Leader in smart manufacturing services by IDC MarketScape. This report assesses the capability of providers in delivering smart manufacturing solutions. Accenture's Digital Manufacturing and Operations under its Industry X brand received commendations for its expertise and ability to manage complex projects. Tracey Countryman emphasized the importance of digital technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency amid challenges such as evolving customer expectations and sustainability demands.