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Accenture launches "Marketing Disrupted" podcast series to help CMOs and their organizations thrive in the age of digital disruption
TORONTO; June 17, 2019 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today launched Marketing Disrupted, a seven-episode podcast series focusing on key themes and challenges that chief marketing officers (CMOs) face in this age of digital disruption.
Innovative CMOs are creating superior business value by rewiring their organizations to deliver hyper-relevant customer experiences, Accenture study finds
TORONTO; April 30, 2019 – A small number of innovative chief marketing officers (CMOs) are helping their organizations generate shareholder returns 11 per cent higher than those of their industry peers by delivering hyper-relevant customer experiences, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture recognized as a leader in Canadian digital business services, according to IDC MarketScape assessment
TORONTO; April 17, 2019 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Canadian Digital Business Services 2019 Vendor Assessment (doc #CA44501819, April 2019).
Canadians would warm to open banking with assurance of increased security and greater awareness of benefits, Accenture survey suggest
TORONTO; April 17, 2019 – Open banking technology is poised to change the way the world completes transactions, but three quarters (75 per cent) of Canadians say they are wary of the concept, citing concerns about the privacy of their financial data, according to a new survey commissioned by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Fintech Investment Growing in Toronto Region, with Opportunity to Increase Its Share of Global Deals, Report Says
TORONTO; Mar. 25, 2019 – Canada's largest fintech ecosystem, in the Toronto-Kitchener-Waterloo corridor, has continued to grow in recent years and has a significant opportunity to increase its share of global deals, according to a new report from Toronto Finance International (TFI), researched and written by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and McMillan LLP.
Changing investor demographics, New industry players and rise of digital tools causing fundamental shift in wealth management, according to report from IIROC and Accenture
TORONTO; March 20, 2019 – Powerful investor segments, including women and millennials; newer industry players; and new digital tools and financial technologies are changing how Canadian investors consume advice and services and how they prefer to interact with wealth management services providers, according to a new report published by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Nearly Half of Canadian Consumers Willing to Share Significant Personal Data with Banks and Insurers in Exchange for Lower Pricing, Accenture Study Finds
TORONTO; March 19, 2019 –Nearly half of Canadian consumers would be willing to share significant personal information, such as location data and lifestyle information, with their bank and insurer in exchange for lower pricing on products and services, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Lune Rouge Entertainment announces Accenture and TELUS as presenting sponsors for PY1, its newest traveling venue
MONTREAL, March 13, 2019 – Lune Rouge Entertainment, a Montreal company created by Guy Laliberté, is happy to announce the support of two major sponsors, Accenture and TELUS. The two companies will act as presenting sponsors for PY1, a pyramid-shaped traveling venue dedicated to the presentation of collective immersive experiences.
Culture of equality is powerful multiplier of workplace innovation, new Accenture research finds
TORONTO; Mar. 08, 2019 – A workplace culture of equality is a powerful multiplier of innovation and growth, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture's Caroline Gayle named 2019's Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications and Technology
TORONTO; March 8, 2019 – Accenture managing director Caroline Gayle has been named 2019's Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications and Technology (WCT).
Accenture appoints Piyush Bhatnagar office managing director for Toronto
TORONTO; March 6, 2019 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Piyush Bhatnagar as its office managing director for Toronto, effective immediately.
Majority of Canadian consumers buying from companies that take a stand on issues they care about and ditching those that don't, Accenture study finds
TORONTO; Jan. 28, 2019 – Fifty-five percent of Canadian consumers prefer to buy goods and services from companies that stand for a shared purpose that reflects their personal values and beliefs, and are ditching those that don't, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture chosen by Bombardier to help streamline procurement processes and reduce costs for indirect goods and services
MONTREAL; Dec. 20, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been chosen by Bombardier (BBD-B.TO) to help it further streamline procurement processes and reduce costs associated with the purchase of a wide range of indirect goods and services around the world. The objective of the initiative is to generate millions of dollars in sustainable savings over the next five years.
Accenture to form strategic alliance with and acquire select professional services assets from financial software firm Zafin
NEW YORK and TORONTO; Dec. 12, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to form a strategic alliance with Zafin, a worldwide leader in financial services software headquartered in Canada, under which Accenture will serve as a preferred integrator of the Zafin financial software platform as part of a joint go-to-market strategy.
Evolving attitudes toward digital and brands will fuel the next creative revolution, finds new report from Accenture Interactive
TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2018 – Facing an explosion of digital clutter resulting from two decades of rapid technology growth and innovation, people and organizations are rethinking what they really want, says a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). A fundamental re-examination of what people want and value is ushering in a new design ethos that puts human value back at the center of innovation. At this inflection point, Accenture Interactive has released Fjord Trends 2019, its 12th annual outlook on what's ahead for the future of business, technology and design.
Accenture opens Canada Innovation Hub in Toronto to help clients reimagine their businesses for the digital economy
TORONTO; Nov. 27, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today opened its new Canada innovation hub in the heart of Toronto's business and technology district to help clients grow, compete and transform in the digital economy. Accenture opens Canada innovation hub in Toronto to help clients reimagine their businesses for the digital economy
Accenture leader Madeleine Chenette named among most powerful women in Canada by women's executive network
TORONTO; Nov. 22, 2018 – Accenture leader Madeleine Chenette, has been named to the Women's Executive Network 2018 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for the second time.
Accenture named to 2019 list of Canada's top employers for eighth consecutive year
TORONTO; Nov. 9, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the eighth consecutive year. The national competition determines which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
Accenture names Jeffrey Russell President of Accenture in Canada
TORONTO; Nov. 1, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Jeffrey Russell as president of Accenture in Canada, effective Dec. 1. He is succeeding Bill Morris, who will retire from the company at the end of February 2019.
Final report from the Canada-U.S. Council for Advancement of Women identifies clear opportunity to accelerate the advancement of women by closing the gap between commitment and action
OTTAWA and WASHINGTON, D.C.; Oct. 29, 2018 – The Canada-U.S. Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders (the Council) released today its fifth and final pillar report, "Advancing Women as Leaders in the Private Sector."
Accenture's The AI Effect podcast launches season two—Uniting Artificial Intelligence leaders to discuss challenges and benefits of AI adoption in Canada
TORONTO; Oct. 23, 2018 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today launched the second season of its highly successful podcast series The AI Effect. The seven-episode season features hosts Jodie Wallis, Accenture's managing director of Artificial Intelligence in Canada, together with award-winning technology journalist Amber Mac, who interview AI industry leaders on how Canada can solve adoption challenges in key industries and reap the benefits of AI.
Digital convenience and a push to shop north of the border will drive Canadian purchases this holiday shopping season, according to Accenture's 2018 holiday retail survey
TORONTO; Oct. 16, 2018 – Canadian consumers will turn to convenient digital shopping options for their gift purchases and opt to spend their money at Canadian retailers this holiday season, according to findings from the 2018 Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture.
Organizations Are Gearing Up for More Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence, Finds Study
TORONTO; Sept. 25, 2018 – A new study shows that business leaders are taking steps to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) within their organizations.
Outdated education and workplace training put at risk CAD$154 billion in Canadian growth
TORONTO; Sept. 20, 2018 – The economic promise of digital technologies is being put at risk by inadequate education and corporate training systems, according to Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture's Claudia Thompson Named a 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours Champion
TORONTO; June 27, 2018 – Claudia Thompson, a managing director at Accenture (NYSE: ACN) who leads the company's Health & Public Service practice in Canada and is managing director of Inclusion & Diversity, has been named a 2018 Catalyst Canada Honours Champion in the Business Leaders category.
5G wireless could add $40 billion in annual GDP and 250,000 permanent new jobs to Canadian Economy by 2026, Accenture report finds
OTTAWA, Ontario; June 19, 2018 – New 5G wireless networks will contribute as much as $40 billion annually to Canada's economy by 2026, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Ann Gaboriault of Accenture Wins 2018 Phénicia Career Award from Quebec LGBT Chamber of Commerce
MONTREAL; June 15, 2018 – Ann Gaboriault, a senior manager in the Montréal office of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has been named the winner of the 2018 Phénicia Prix Coup de Coeur du Jury from the Quebec LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group, Accenture and R3 Demonstrate Feasibility of Instantaneous Equity Settlement through Distributed Ledger Technology
TORONTO; May 11, 2018 – /CNW Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group and Accenture have demonstrated that the instantaneous clearing and settlement of securities on-ledger is feasible, showing for the first time that both central bank cash and assets can be tokenized to complete an instant, end-to-end equity settlement on distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Data veracity is critical for insurers to make better business decisions, according to Accenture report
TORONTO, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ — A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has found that as data becomes more critical to insurance companies' operations, most insurers can improve how they validate data and combat data manipulation by outside stakeholders.
Pension benefits are critical factor for workers—regardless of age—in deciding whether to accept a job, Accenture survey finds
TORONTO, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Pension benefits are a major factor for most workers in North America when deciding whether to accept a job, according to results of an Accenture (NYSE:ACN) survey released today.
Nearly all bankers are confident in the integrity of the data driving business decisions, but half aren't doing enough to verify and validate that data, according to Accenture report
TORONTO, April 19, 2018 /CNW/ - A new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has found that many banks have not invested in the capabilities to verify the validity and accuracy of their data.
Accenture appoints office managing directors for Calgary and Vancouver
CALGARY and VANCOUVER, March 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Paul Huizinga as office managing director for Calgary and Andrew Marchant as office managing director for Vancouver, effective immediately.
Accenture's Montreal Office Managing Director Madeleine Chenette Named a Finalist for Les Mercuriades Awards
MONTREAL, March 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Accenture's Montreal Office Managing Director Madeleine Chenette has been named a finalist for Les Mercuriades business awards, a leading business competition in Quebec organized by the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce.
Company culture is key to unlocking gender equality and narrowing pay gap, new Accenture research finds
TORONTO, March 6, 2018 /CNW/ - New research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has identified 40 workplace factors that create a culture of equality—including 14 factors that matter the most.
Accenture appoints Ahmed Etman as Managing Director, Security for Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2018 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Ahmed Etman as managing director for its security practice in Canada, effective immediately. In this role, Etman will be responsible for expanding Accenture's cybersecurity services to protect its clients' entire value chains, and help clients prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover along all points of the security lifecycle.
Accenture Executive Co-Hosts New Podcast Series on the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) executive Jodie Wallis, who leads the company's artificial intelligence (AI) practice in Canada, has joined award-winning business journalist Amanda Lang as a co-host of "The AI Effect," a five-episode podcast mini-series exploring AI in Canada.
Rapidly advancing technology is fueling intelligent enterprises but requires a fundamental shift in leadership, according to Accenture Technology Vision 2018
TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies are accelerating the creation of intelligent enterprises and enabling companies to integrate themselves into people's lives, according to Accenture Technology Vision 2018, the annual technology report from Accenture (NYSE: Accenture ACN) that predicts key technology trends likely to disrupt business over the next three years.
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Canada to test advancements in biometrics and blockchain to welcome international travellers
GENEVA, SUI, Jan. 25, 2018 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada will collaborate with the World Economic Forum and partners to test emerging digital technologies and their application to air travel.
Accenture completes acquisition of Altima, strengthening its leading customer experience capabilities
PARIS; January 8, 2018 — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Altima, a full-service digital commerce agency, headquartered in France.
Accenture announces Fjord Trends 2018
NEW YORK; December 12, 2017—Analyzing the pressing forces acting internally and externally on organizations and society, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has released Fjord Trends 2018. Its 11th annual report examines seven emergent trends expected to impact business, technology and design in the year ahead.
Accenture names new managing directors in Canada
TORONTO; Dec. 11, 2017 — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has named 22 people to managing director in Canada, nearly one-third of whom are women.
Accenture invests in and forms strategic alliance with leading quantum computing firm 1QBit
TORONTO; Nov. 28, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made a minority investment in 1QBit, a leading quantum computing firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, through Accenture Ventures. The move will help Accenture expand its capabilities in quantum computing analytics, heralding a new era of intelligence for businesses and organizations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Champion for change
TORONTO; Nov. 22, 2017 – Bill Morris, president of Accenture's business in Canada, has been awarded the 2017 Inclusion Vanguard Award by Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100.
2017 holiday shopping survey
TORONTO; Nov. 9, 2017- The days of writing letters to Santa, perusing gift catalogues and holiday shopping day countdowns are quickly fading: Canadian consumers are increasingly turning to digital tools such as voice-recognition powered technological concierge services as they shop year-round for holiday gifts, according to Accenture's 2017 Holiday Shopping Survey.
Accenture appoints Natalie Heisler as managing director, Accenture analytics lead for Canada
TORONTO; Nov. 8, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Natalie Heisler as managing director for Accenture Analytics in Canada, effective immediately. In this role, Heisler will help clients embed analytics across their organization to drive business outcomes and digital transformation from new intelligence.
Accenture named to 2018 list of Canada's top 100 employers for seventh consecutive year
TORONTO; Nov. 7, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the seventh consecutive year.
Canada cybercrime survey 2017
TORONTO; Nov. 6, 2017 - More than half of Canadian respondents (53 percent) say their concern about cybercrime is limiting their use of online services, according to a new survey from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
According to Accenture: Gen Z consumers visit bank branches more often than any other age group, including baby boomers
TORONTO; Oct. 18, 2017 – Gen Z consumers are surprisingly more likely than any other age group, including Baby Boomers, to visit a bank branch at least weekly, according to a new study from Accenture (NYSE: ACN)—reflecting the heavy cash dependence within their age cohort. The study also found that Gen Z consumers (survey respondents aged 18-21) are the most active and engaged group using mobile banking, with all other consumers preferring online banking as their primary banking channel.
Accenture announces intention to acquire French digital commerce agency Altima
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Altima, a full-service digital commerce agency, headquartered in France and with offices in China, Canada and the United States. The acquisition would boost Accenture Interactive's capabilities in France and other key markets to help brands attract consumers and turn them into loyal customers with differentiated and compelling digital experiences.
Accenture research: Most large global banks planning major investments in open banking
TORONTO; Oct. 16, 2017 - All but one of 100 payments executives at large banks said their bank plans to make major investments in Open Banking initiatives by 2020, according to the results of a global study by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture appoints Jodie Wallis as managing director, artificial intelligence for Canada
TORONTO; Sept. 15, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has appointed Jodie Wallis as managing director for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Canada, effective immediately. In this role, Wallis will be responsible for expanding Accenture's business presence in the AI space, attracting top talent, and bringing innovation and global AI expertise to Canadian clients across all industries.
Accenture acquires VERAX, enhancing its banking technology capabilities in Canada
TORONTO; August 24, 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired VERAX Solutions ("VERAX"), a Toronto-based technology and systems-integration consulting firm that serves the financial services sector in Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Accenture launches Liquid Studio in Toronto to help clients accelerate digital business transformation
TORONTO; Aug. 15, 2017 Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today opened the doors to a new Liquid Studio in Toronto as part of the company's accelerated investment in innovation in Canada. At the Liquid Studio, clients will work side-by-side with highly skilled Accenture professionals to turn ideas into innovative applications and solutions with speed and agility.
Canadian energy providers falling short of expectations for digital customer experiences, Accenture research finds
TORONTO; June 29, 2017 - Squeezed by falling profits, legacy organizational culture, technology disruption and outside competitors targeting their customers, Canadian energy providers face the additional challenge of falling short of consumers' expectations for digital channels and personalized experiences, according to the latest edition of the annual New Energy Consumer research by Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
Accenture report: Artificial intelligence has potential to increase corporate profitability in 16 industries an average of 38 percent by 2035
TORONTO, June 22, 2017 /CNW/ - Businesses that successfully apply artificial intelligence (AI) could increase profitability by an average of 38 percent by 2035, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN ). In addition, the introduction of AI could lead to an economic boost of US$14 trillion in additional gross value added (GVA) across 16 industries in 12 economies. To capitalize on the opportunity, the report identifies seven key strategies for successfully implementing AI that focus on adopting a human-centric approach and taking bold and responsible steps to applying the technology within businesses and organizations.
Accenture, Microsoft create blockchain solution to support ID2020
TORONTO; June 19, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is leading a "call to action" and responding with blockchain and biometric technologies to support ID2020, a global public-private partnership dedicated to solving the challenges of identity faced by more than 1.1 billion people around the world.
Accenture employees to pack and donate 100,000 meals to Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank
TORONTO; June 16, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) employees in Toronto today are packing and donating 100,000 hunger-relief meals to Daily Bread Food Bank to relieve an annual reduction in donations that typically occurs after the winter holidays have ended and warmer weather arrives. Accenture is also making a $10,000 cash donation to the food bank.
Artificial intelligence leaders generate greater shareholder value, finds new report from Accenture research
TORONTO, June 15, 2017 - New research released by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reveals that companies with optimal artificial intelligence (AI) innovation strategies generate greater shareholder value. But less than one fifth of leading companies that leverage AI have achieved this performance in recent years. These companies have demonstrated high "AIQ" by combining strong in-house innovation and external collaboration.
50/50 by 2025
TORONTO; June 14, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it will achieve a gender-balanced workforce, with 50 percent women and 50 percent men, by 2025.
Canadians want more regulatory review of emerging technologies, Accenture study finds
TORONTO; May 24, 2017 - Canadians prioritize regulatory reviews of drones, autonomous vehicles and online user agreements above those of other emerging technologies, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) that weighs Canadian attitudes on government regulation of emergent technology-enabled products and services.
Strengthening fintech ecosystem must be a top priority for financial services industry and governments to maintain Canada's global position, TFSA report says
TORONTO; May 15, 2017 – Strengthening the fintech ecosystem in the Toronto region must be an imperative for the country's financial services sector and governments in order to maintain and grow the region's international market position, according to a new report from the Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA), researched and written by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and McMillan LLP.
Vector institute founding sponsor
TORONTO; March 30, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced it is a founding sponsor of the new Vector Institute for artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada. The relationship is based on a shared mission to identify new business models for artificial intelligence and to position Canada as a global leader in the digital era.
Payments Canada selects Accenture to support industry-wide modernization program
OTTAWA; March 21, 2017 - Payments Canada has selected global consulting firm Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to help it lead Modernization — the multi-year initiative to transform the systems and rules essential to Canada's payments ecosystem.
Canadian CMOs must lead disruptive business growth, Accenture Strategy study finds
TORONTO; March 9, 2017 - Canadian organizations are misaligned on the role that marketing should play in driving disruptive growth initiatives, according to a new study from Accenture Strategy. Sixty-one percent of Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) at Canadian organizations say they are responsible for leading disruptive business growth, but only 27 percent of CEOs agree. Given their unique position of being in direct line of customers, prospects and the wider market, business leaders must empower CMOs to take control of the disruptive growth agenda or risk losing customers to new, disruptive competitors.
Closing the gender pay gap for the class of 2020, Accenture research
TORONTO; March 7, 2017 – Women graduating from university in developed markets in 2020 could be the first generation to close the gender pay gap in their professional lifetimes, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE:ACN).
Accenture, JHR redesign platform to help train indigenous Canadians journalists
TORONTO; Feb. 6, 2017 - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) has launched the redesigned dibaajimo.com, a free digital learning platform to train indigenous peoples across Canada in fundamental journalism skills and help them begin careers as journalists.
Accenture hires Madeleine Chenette as office managing director, Montreal
MONTREAL; Feb. 1, 2017 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has hired Madeleine Chenette as office managing director for Montreal, effective immediately. In this role Chenette will be responsible for expanding Accenture's business presence in Quebec, focusing on bringing innovation to clients, attracting top talent and strengthening the company's impact in the Quebec community. She will also lead Accenture's retail, consumer goods and transport industry practices in Quebec.
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