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Accenture (ACN) reported Q1 FY21 revenues of $11.8 billion, up 4% YoY. The revenue growth was impacted by a 2% decline from reimbursable travel costs. GAAP diluted EPS rose to $2.32, an 11% increase. New bookings reached $12.9 billion, a 25% increase YoY. Consulting revenues decreased 1%, while outsourcing rose 9%. Looking ahead, the company anticipates Q2 revenues between $11.55 and $11.95 billion and full-year EPS of $8.17 to $8.40. The strong cash flow and substantial shareholder return were highlighted.
Generali Group and Accenture have launched a joint venture called Group Operations Service Platform (GOSP) to enhance Generali's digital and innovation strategies. Accenture holds a 5% stake and will deploy 40 professionals specializing in cloud, AI, and big data. GOSP aims to digitize Generali's business processes and implement a cloud-centric model, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. This partnership is aligned with Generali's 2021 Strategic Plan, focusing on innovation in insurance services and improving customer experiences.
Medable has been recognized as the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge Innovation Champion for its efforts to enhance patient experiences in clinical trials. The company’s solution enables patients to connect with clinical trial teams through their mobile devices. Medable was one of five finalists showcased during the virtual event, which aimed to tackle significant health challenges. The award highlights Medable’s mission to reduce clinical trial times and improve patient participation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), secured a $38 million contract with the U.S. Department of the Navy (DON) to enhance its enterprise transformation strategy. Over five years, AFS will provide IT and management consulting services, focusing on data, cloud, cybersecurity, and organizational change management. AFS aims to improve the DON's operational capabilities to adapt to evolving mission requirements, enabling better investment in enterprise modernization and joint-domain capabilities.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has partnered with CereProc to develop 'Sam,' the first comprehensive non-binary voice solution for digital assistants. This initiative aims to enhance voice diversity, addressing the predominance of female-only voices, which has been criticized for perpetuating gender bias. The collaboration leveraged feedback from the non-binary community to create a voice that combines elements of male and female intonations. All development resources have been made open-source to promote wider adoption, and the project is part of a broader effort to reduce gender bias in technology.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader in application and digital services in capital markets by Everest Group. This assessment evaluated 25 service providers based on their market impact, vision, and capabilities. Accenture's strong performance reflects its ability to assist capital markets firms in modernizing technology and leveraging cloud solutions to enhance customer experiences while reducing costs. The company emphasizes the importance of digital transformation in addressing challenges like rising costs and declining revenues in the capital markets sector.
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST on Dec. 17 to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results. A news release with these results will be available prior to the call. Participants can join by calling +1 (877) 692-8955 or +1 (234) 720-6979 internationally. The call will also be streamed live on Accenture’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be accessible from 11:00 a.m. EST on Dec. 17, 2020, through Mar. 18, 2021. Accenture is a global leader in digital, cloud, and security services.
Accenture has appointed Christie Smith as senior managing director to lead its CEO Transformational Change Journey agenda. This role, effective immediately, aims to expand Accenture's transformational change offerings, focusing on change management challenges faced by CEOs and boards. Smith joins from Apple, where she was the Global VP for Inclusion & Diversity and has a strong background in HR leadership. Her expertise is expected to drive value through inclusivity and innovative change management leadership.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a strategic investment in Reactive Technologies, a London-based company focused on power and grid technology. This partnership aims to assist utilities in transitioning to low-carbon energy solutions. With renewable energy projected to become the largest electricity source by 2025, Reactive Technologies offers critical analytics and measurement solutions to enhance grid stability. This alliance aims to merge Accenture's industry expertise with Reactive's technology, facilitating better decision-making for energy operators.
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