Accenture to acquire Germany's Prion Group

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 14:44

Global technology and consultancy giant Accenture on Tuesday said it will acquire Germany-based Prion Group, a move that will help enhance its product lifecycle management (PLM) services.

Accenture lowers revenue outlook for 2013

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 15:58

The US-based company had earlier projected the revenue outlook to be in the range of 5-8 percent.

Accenture to manage roll-out of BMW's online mktg campaigns

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 19:36

Consulting firm Accenture Monday said it has been selected by BMW to manage the rollout of custom built Web platform in the German car manufacturer's major markets by 2014.

67% of Indian companies plan to expand in rural areas: Survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:49

According to the survey, three-quarters of respondents indicate that developing collaborative channels--partnering with non-competing companies or other entities to share the cost of distribution--will be the key for growth in the rural markets in the near future.

Accenture grants Quest Alliance India an additional $623,000

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 14:37

The grant brings Accenture's direct support to Quest Alliance India to more than USD 950,000 since 2009.

UBI engages Accenture for transformation programme

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 18:20

CMD of UBI Bhaskar Sen said the bank was embarking upon a transformation programme to enhance the productivity by harnessing technology and operational changes.

Public services to cost Indian govt Rs 3.2 tn by 2025

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 18:28

The demand for public services will cost the Indian government an additional Rs 3.2 trillion by the year 2025, according to an Accenture report.

Accenture Q4 net falls 7% to $636 mn

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 16:26

Global technology and consultancy giant Accenture said its fourth-quarter profit fell 7 percent to USD 636 million on account of higher tax rates.

Major IT firms hire over 5,700 students in campus placement

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 20:39

Accenture offered 3,603 jobs in VIT University, while Bangalore-based Wipro handed over 1,308 appointment orders, the University said in a statement.

Rising visa costs may pinch IT cos' profits

Last Updated: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 12:46

Indian IT companies, including market leaders TCS and Infosys, may have to bear huge costs towards employee visa fees going ahead, which in turn can put pressure on their profit margins.

12 Indian outsouring cos among top global 100

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 15:54

In the latest '20012 Global Outsourcing 100', compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), three Indian firms have found a place in the top 10, with Accenture heading the list.

DeitY selects Accenture to review semiconductor fab proposals

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 18:18

As part of the engagement, Accenture will work in two phases to help the government assess companies interested in building semiconductor fabs (the building unit of any electronic item) in India, the company said in a statement. No financial details were disclosed.