Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that helps organizations improve business performance through consulting, technology, and managed services. Its offerings include strategy and consulting, technology implementation, operations support, and business process services.
The company provides digital transformation services involving cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, and enterprise software. Through its Song and Industry X businesses, Accenture also supports customer experience, marketing, product engineering, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
Accenture serves clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, health care, public service, communications, media and technology, consumer goods, retail, resources, and industrial markets. Its operations extend across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
The company traces its origins to Andersen Consulting, which separated from Arthur Andersen in 1989 and adopted the Accenture name in 2001. Accenture is incorporated in Ireland and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin. Julie Sweet serves as chair and chief executive officer.
