Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The firm works with organizations across industries to design and implement business transformation programs, deploy and manage enterprise technology, optimize operations, and develop customer and digital experiences. Its offerings encompass management and technology consulting, systems integration, application and infrastructure services, cloud migration and managed services, as well as security and analytics capabilities.
The company delivers industry- and function-specific solutions, combining consulting expertise with proprietary tools, platforms and partnerships with major technology vendors. Accenture advises clients on strategy and digital transformation, builds and integrates software and platforms, and operates managed services and outsourcing engagements. Its work increasingly emphasizes cloud computing, artificial intelligence and automation, cybersecurity, customer experience, and sustainability as part of end-to-end programs that span design, implementation and ongoing operations.
Accenture traces its origins to the business and technology consulting unit of Arthur Andersen; the business became Andersen Consulting and later adopted the name Accenture in the early 2000s. The firm is organized to serve a global client base and operates in a large number of countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Accenture is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and serves multinational corporations, governments and other organizations worldwide. The company is led by an executive team with a longstanding focus on combining industry knowledge and technology skills to help clients improve performance and create sustainable value.
