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Accenture stories - Page 7

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Accenture named a leader in IDC managed cloud services vendor assessment
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Accenture has been named a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Managed Cloud Services 2021 vendor assessment.
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How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Software technology company Synthesis lays out five ways COVID-19 has changed our behaviour and the payment solutions designed to meet the new criteria.
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Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.
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Microsoft Singapore unveils enhancement strategy within the financial sector
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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public cloud
Microsoft Singapore unveils plans to enhance its presence in the financial services sector, focusing on customer engagement, security, and open platforms.
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'Cyber Champions' best placed in the balance of cyber resilience and business strategy - Accenture report
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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The State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2021 report by Accenture reveals that 'Cyber Champions' lead the way in organisations' cyber resilience.
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Avanade named a leader in Microsoft business applications services evaluation
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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Research firm Forrester has named Avanade a leader in The Forrester Wave: Microsoft Business Applications Services for Q4 2021.
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Oracle Fusion Marketing uses AI to bypass the lead and conversion process
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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Oracle launches Fusion Marketing, an AI-powered solution that automates lead qualification and conversion process.
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Fortinet edges closer to opening Canberra's Federal Govt innovation centre
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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network management
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network security
Fortinet invests in Canberra data center, offering businesses and government agencies secure facility for testing and evaluating network security solutions.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
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Accenture launches Microsoft practice in New Zealand
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Accenture New Zealand has launched a Microsoft practice to provide local businesses with global expertise and technology consulting services.
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Accenture and Avanade named Leaders in IDC Microsoft implementation assessment
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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Because of the tight integration between Accenture and Avanade’s capabilities for Microsoft services, the two companies were evaluated as a single entity.
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Automate or perish: why it’s past time for finance departments to scrap the spreadsheets
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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Financial planning and analysis software proves essential for businesses navigating the uncertain financial landscape post-COVID.
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Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.
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Study shows how chatbot personality can affect business
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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New survey reveals the key to successful chatbots: a human-like personality. Findings show how personality influences consumer perception.
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Accenture report: Lighting the way with data on cloud
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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Cloud is the only place where data can achieve scale, agility, and the means to drive business reinvention, says Accenture.
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Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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Accenture study finds that banking CFOs must manage disruption and take a strategic approach to technology investment for success.
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Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Accenture has acquired technology management consulting firm CS Technology to expand its cloud first infrastructure engineering capabilities.
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More Boomers than Zoomers want to work from home
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are more interested in flexible working arrangements than Gen Z, says a global survey from Accenture.
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Accenture examines the future of business in the cloud
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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The cloud has evolved into a technology behemoth and is now in its prime time, according to Accenture ANZ cloud first lead Matt Coates.
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The trends that will define NZ business post COVID-19
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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covid-19
New Zealand business need to consider how major shifts in the business landscape due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis can be applied to their business models.
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Ransomware response and recovery: Challenges and solutions
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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ransomware
Ransomware is causing significant business impacts such as business disruption, data loss, reputational damage, remediation costs, and legal costs.
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Accenture adds Industrie&Co to growing list of acquisitions
Thu, 27th May 2021
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Accenture hopes to leverage Industrie&Co’s ability to design cloud native solutions to guide their clients as they transform into digital businesses.
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Leader, Leapfrogger, or Laggard? The 3 types of business & how to get ahead
Thu, 27th May 2021
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Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.
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How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.