Accenture to Acquire AOX to Help Automotive Clients Develop Software-Defined Vehicles Faster
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire AOX, a German embedded software specialist for automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's capabilities in helping automotive clients develop software-defined vehicles. AOX, with over 50 skilled professionals, specializes in complex system architectures and high-performance software development. The company will integrate into Accenture's Industry X engineering team, strengthening their position in automotive software development from chip to cloud. AOX's expertise in high-performance computing and real-time operating systems will help automakers transition from traditional software engineering to integrated scalable architectures, enabling faster market entry and improved software features.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) ha concordato di acquisire AOX, uno specialista tedesco nel software embedded per i produttori e i fornitori automobilistici. L'acquisizione mira a migliorare le capacità di Accenture nell'aiutare i clienti automobilistici a sviluppare veicoli definiti dal software. AOX, con oltre 50 professionisti altamente specializzati, è esperta in architetture di sistema complesse e nello sviluppo di software ad alte prestazioni. L'azienda si integrerà nel team di ingegneria Industry X di Accenture, rafforzando la loro posizione nello sviluppo di software automobilistico, dal chip al cloud. L'esperienza di AOX nel computing ad alte prestazioni e nei sistemi operativi in tempo reale aiuterà i produttori automobilistici a transitare dalla tradizionale ingegneria del software ad architetture scalabili integrate, consentendo un’entrata più rapida nel mercato e migliorando le funzionalità del software.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) ha acordado adquirir AOX, un especialista alemán en software embebido para fabricantes y proveedores de la industria automotriz. La adquisición tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de Accenture para ayudar a los clientes automotrices a desarrollar vehículos definidos por software. AOX, con más de 50 profesionales calificados, se especializa en arquitecturas de sistemas complejas y en el desarrollo de software de alto rendimiento. La compañía se integrará en el equipo de ingeniería Industry X de Accenture, fortaleciendo su posición en el desarrollo de software automotriz desde el chip hasta la nube. La experiencia de AOX en computación de alto rendimiento y sistemas operativos en tiempo real ayudará a los fabricantes de automóviles a hacer la transición de la ingeniería de software tradicional a arquitecturas escalables integradas, permitiendo una entrada más rápida al mercado y mejorando las características del software.
액센츄어 (NYSE: ACN)는 자동차 제조업체 및 공급업체를 위한 독일의 임베디드 소프트웨어 전문기업인 AOX 인수에 합의했습니다. 이번 인수는 액센츄어가 자동차 고객들이 소프트웨어 정의 차량을 개발하는 데 도움을 주는 능력을 강화하기 위한 것입니다. AOX는 50명 이상의 숙련된 전문가들을 보유하고 있으며, 복잡한 시스템 아키텍처 및 고성능 소프트웨어 개발을 전문으로 합니다. 이 회사는 액센츄어의 Industry X 엔지니어링 팀에 통합되어 칩에서 클라우드까지 자동차 소프트웨어 개발에서의 위치를 강화할 것입니다. AOX의 고성능 컴퓨팅 및 실시간 운영 체제에 대한 전문성은 자동차 제조업체들이 전통적인 소프트웨어 엔지니어링에서 통합 가능한 확장 아키텍처로 전환하는 데 도움을 줄 것이며, 이를 통해 시장 진입 속도를 높이고 소프트웨어 기능을 개선할 수 있습니다.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a convenu d'acquérir AOX, un spécialiste allemand du logiciel embarqué pour les fabricants et fournisseurs automobiles. Cette acquisition vise à renforcer les capacités d'Accenture à aider ses clients du secteur automobile à développer des véhicules définis par logiciel. AOX, avec plus de 50 professionnels qualifiés, est spécialisée dans les architectures de systèmes complexes et le développement de logiciels haute performance. L'entreprise sera intégrée à l'équipe d'ingénierie Industry X d'Accenture, consolidant ainsi leur position dans le développement de logiciels automobiles, du microprocesseur au cloud. L'expertise d'AOX en calcul haute performance et en systèmes d'exploitation en temps réel aidera les constructeurs automobiles à passer de l'ingénierie logicielle traditionnelle à des architectures scalables intégrées, permettant ainsi une entrée sur le marché plus rapide et des fonctionnalités logicielles améliorées.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) hat sich verpflichtet, AOX, einen deutschen Spezialisten für Embedded Software für Automobilhersteller und -zulieferer, zu übernehmen. Mit dieser Akquisition will Accenture seine Fähigkeiten erweitern, um Automobilkunden bei der Entwicklung von softwaredefinierten Fahrzeugen zu unterstützen. AOX, das über 50 qualifizierte Fachkräfte verfügt, ist auf komplexe Systemarchitekturen und die Entwicklung von Hochleistungssoftware spezialisiert. Das Unternehmen wird in das Engineering-Team von Accenture für Industry X integriert und stärkt dadurch die Position im Bereich der automobilen Softwareentwicklung vom Chip bis zur Cloud. Die Expertise von AOX im Bereich Hochleistungsrechnen und in Echtzeitsystemen wird Automobilherstellern helfen, von der traditionellen Softwareentwicklung zu integrierten skalierbaren Architekturen zu wechseln, wodurch eine schnellere Markteinführung und verbesserte Softwarefunktionen ermöglicht werden.
- Acquisition strengthens Accenture's position in the growing automotive software market
- Adds over 50 highly skilled professionals to Accenture's engineering team
- Expands client base to include major German car manufacturers
- Enhances capabilities in high-performance computing and real-time operating systems
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The acquisition of AOX marks a strategic expansion in Accenture's automotive software capabilities, particularly in the growing software-defined vehicles (SDV) market. With over 50 skilled professionals and established relationships with major German automakers, AOX brings valuable expertise in embedded software and system architectures.
The deal strengthens Accenture's competitive position in the automotive tech sector, where software integration is becoming increasingly critical. The ability to develop software "from chip to cloud" enhances Accenture's full-stack offering, potentially leading to larger contracts and deeper client relationships in the
While financial terms weren't disclosed, the acquisition's value lies in accelerating Accenture's automotive digital transformation capabilities and expanding its German market presence. The integration of AOX's specialized team should drive growth in Accenture's Industry X division, particularly as automakers increase investment in software-defined vehicle development.
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Accenture has agreed to acquire embedded software company AOX in
AOX designs and develops the complex system architectures and high-performance software that increasingly enable and define the performance and features of todays’ vehicles. The company has built a reputation for helping carmakers and suppliers master the shift from traditional software engineering to developing highly integrated scalable architectures. This shift is crucial for carmakers and suppliers to stay competitive, leading to a faster go-to-market strategy, with improved and less fault-prone software features and products.
“Software expertise is becoming the dominating factor in the auto market,” said Christof Horn, who leads the automotive practice of Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X, in
Christina Raab, market unit lead for Accenture in
AOX’s clients are major German car manufacturers and large automotive suppliers. The company is headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen,
Rainer Oder, co-founder and CEO of AOX, commented: “As part of Accenture, we can create exciting new opportunities for our employees and provide the expertise and talent our clients need for major transformation projects. This will help them tackle complex software challenges in the concept phase of products and drive innovation throughout the entire lifecycle. Accenture’s scale and service portfolio will enable us to deliver software solutions to clients globally in the automotive industry and other embedded software-heavy sectors such as medical technology.”
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.
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