Accenture Named a Leader in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix for Application Transformation Service Providers 2021

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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.

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• Accenture named 'Leader' in Everest Group's 2021 PEAK Matrix for Application Transformation.
• Recognized for strong project and client management capabilities.
• Cloud-first strategy enhances value from legacy system investments.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a “Leader” in Everest Group’s “PEAK Matrix® for Application Transformation Service Providers 2021” report.

Everest Group Application Transformation Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 (Graphic: Business Wire)

According to Everest Group, Accenture is differentiated in its ability to deliver on large and complex application transformation programs, making it a valuable partner to enterprise clients. The report recognizes Accenture’s ability to create value leveraging its end-to-end offerings portfolio and identifies project management, client management and domain expertise as the company’s biggest strengths.

“To compete in a digital world, enterprises are looking to shed yesterday’s application with flexible and modular cloud-based applications while reimagining their processes to align with their cloud first strategy,” said Alisha Mittal, IT services practice director, Everest Group. “Accenture’s cloud-first approach to extending the life of legacy systems and transforming applications with new technologies has earned Accenture recognition as a Leader in the application transformation services providers market.”

Everest Group highlights the value Accenture delivers to clients via its “Digital Decoupling” technique, which focuses on incrementally building modernized components out of legacy workloads. The firm also praised Accenture’s heavy investments in building niche capabilities in areas such as product engineering, mainframe services and design.

“Leading businesses are tapping into the cloud continuum to reinvent products and experiences, and our hybrid cloud mindset helps accelerate their modernization efforts,” said Michael Ljung, global software engineering lead at Accenture. “Everest Group’s recognition is further proof that our cloud-first approach helps clients innovate while getting the most out of legacy investments.”

The Everest Group report assessed 29 application transformation service providers based on their vision and capability, as well as market impact.

A custom version of the “PEAK Matrix for Application Transformation Service Providers 2021” report is available here.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 569,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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FAQ

What did the Everest Group report say about Accenture (ACN)?

The Everest Group recognized Accenture as a 'Leader' for its capabilities in application transformation services.

When was Accenture (ACN) named a Leader in application transformation services?

Accenture was named a Leader in the Everest Group's 2021 PEAK Matrix report.

What strengths did Everest Group identify for Accenture (ACN)?

Accenture's strengths include project management, client management, and domain expertise.

How does Accenture (ACN) modernize legacy applications?

Accenture uses a cloud-first strategy and the 'Digital Decoupling' technique to modernize legacy systems.