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Accenture has acquired Openmind, a boutique agency in Italy, to enhance its capabilities in the growing commerce market. This marks Accenture Interactive's first acquisition in Italy and strengthens its services in commerce, content, strategy, and technology. Openmind, with 110 skilled employees, is expected to drive operational excellence for clients, especially in the luxury and fashion sectors. The acquisition responds to a rapid shift towards ecommerce, projected to grow in Italy over the next three years. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced its acquisition of HRC Retail Advisory, a consultancy specializing in retail strategy. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's retail consulting services, leveraging HRC's team of over 30 experts to improve client operations across the retail value chain. Though financial terms were not disclosed, the deal aligns with evolving consumer habits and aims to empower retailers with advanced analytics and technology solutions. Completion is subject to standard closing conditions.

Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has secured a $729 million contract with the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to consolidate various enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into a unified model aimed at boosting efficiency, readiness, and cost savings. Over the six-year contract, AFS will offer support in organizational change management and agile development. This collaboration will involve advanced technologies to modernize legacy systems, enhancing operational effectiveness while meeting military-specific needs.

Accenture and Pegasystems have launched PostingConnect, a new technology platform designed to streamline the relocation process for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This initiative aims to assist nearly 20,000 ADF members and their families who relocate each year. PostingConnect simplifies and automates the relocation process, providing a user-friendly mobile app that enables service members to manage logistics and receive timely reminders. The Department of Defence has expressed satisfaction with the platform, highlighting its significant positive impact on ADF personnel and their families.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as a Leader in application and digital services for banking in the 2021 assessments by Everest Group, both globally and in Europe. The evaluation assessed firms based on criteria like market impact, vision, and capabilities. Accenture's leadership stems from significant success in cloud migration engagements and positive market feedback on its resource pool. The report highlights the importance of modernizing banking systems to enhance customer experiences amid increased competition. Accenture's cloud-first strategy supports banks in achieving effective digital transformation.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Openminded, a French cybersecurity services company. This acquisition, first announced on April 29, 2021, enhances Accenture's cybersecurity capabilities in France and Europe. Openminded contributes around 100 highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to Accenture Security, which currently employs over 8,000 globally. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is expected to strengthen Accenture's position in the cybersecurity market.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has acquired Workforce Insight, a consultancy specializing in workforce optimization and human capital management. This acquisition enhances Accenture's workforce management capabilities and HR transformation services. Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, Colorado, Workforce Insight provides solutions across various industries, including healthcare and retail. With nearly 300 professionals joining Accenture's Workforce Management practice, the move aims to drive operational excellence and value for clients. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Cloudworks, a Toronto-based Oracle Cloud implementation service provider. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's capabilities in delivering Oracle solutions to clients transitioning to the cloud. Though financial details were not disclosed, Cloudworks is recognized for its expertise in Oracle Cloud solutions across various sectors, including healthcare and transportation. As organizations in Canada accelerate their tech transformations, this acquisition is expected to meet escalating demand for Oracle services.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Robert Cresanti as managing director for government relations in North America and head of its global Government Relations Network. With nearly 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors, Cresanti previously worked with the International Franchise Association and SAP. His extensive background includes roles in the US House of Representatives and US Senate, providing valuable insights into legislative matters. This strategic hiring aims to enhance Accenture's engagement with technology-related legislative issues.