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Accenture and Google launch AI agent program for US agencies

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:47:31 -0400

Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), and Google Public Sector announced the deployment of what they call Gemini launchpads, a program designed to help federal agencies build and scale AI agents using Google's Gemini models.

The initiative centers on embedding specialized Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) within federal agencies to build, deploy, and manage AI agents that connect to government data systems and automate complex workflows. Accenture Federal Services said it is training an initial cohort of Google Cloud-skilled FDEs as part of a broader commitment to establish a 1,000-person FDE workforce through its Gemini Enterprise Business Group.

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Accenture and Google launch AI agent program for US agencies

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:47:31 -0400

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Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector Establish Gemini Launchpads to Power Purpose-Built Agents Across Federal Missions

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:47:00 -0400

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), and Google Public Sector today announced the deployment of Gemini launchpads, a new capability designed to help federal agencies move more quickly from agentic experimentation to mission execution at scale.

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This initiative, which builds on the recent announcement of Accenture’s Gemini Enterprise Business Group (part of the Accenture Google Business Group), provides federal agencies with a centralized hub of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to industrialize how they build, deploy,

Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector Establish Gemini Launchpads to Power Purpose-Built Agents Across Federal Missions

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:47:00 -0400

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Form 10-K Accenture plc For: Aug 31

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:23:00 -0400

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Accenture sets multi-year growth targets at investor day

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:26:59 -0400

(Updated - October 15, 2026 10:26 AM EDT)

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) outlined a three-year financial plan at its investor day, targeting mid- to high-single-digit revenue growth in local currency through fiscal year 2029, along with steady operating margin expansion of 10 to 30 basis points annually.

The company reported fiscal year 2026 revenue of $74.2 billion, up from $61.6 billion in FY2022, with full-year revenue growth of 5% in local currency, reaching the top of its original guidance range of 2% to 5%. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $13.97, above the guided range of $13.52 to $13.90. Free cash flow

Accenture sets multi-year growth targets at investor day

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:26:59 -0400

(Updated - October 15, 2026 10:26 AM EDT)

Accenture sets multi-year growth targets at investor day

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:26:59 -0400

(Updated - October 15, 2026 10:26 AM EDT)

Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on Accenture plc (ACN), Says Guidance 'Not Unreasonable'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:45:07 -0400

Stifel analyst David Grossmam reiterated a Buy rating and $242.00 price target on Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN).

The analyst commented, "Management initiated 3-year roadmap:~3% organic growth in FY27/FY28 (Aug) accelerating to ~5% growth in FY29. Margins +10-30bp/yr, consistent with historical target.Revenue guidance consistent with FY25A/FY26A growth (3%); per management acceleration consistent with prior cycles. Offshoring, SaaS and Cloud have driven efficiency gains/ deflation before reinvestment drove accelerating growth. We haven't independently validated, though will continue to try. Guidance assumes a similar pattern with AIcycle (4-years of ~3% growth before accelerating ~200bp year 3.That's the historical algorithm, fundamental growth drivers are Core

UMass Memorial Health partners with Accenture and Microsoft on data platform

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:03 -0400

UMass Memorial Health has announced a multi-year initiative with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft to modernize its data infrastructure, replacing siloed reporting systems with a unified platform built on Microsoft Azure cloud technology.

As part of the initiative, Accenture will introduce agentic AI tools designed to automate complex workflows and surface insights that previously required significant manual effort. The transition includes moving UMass Memorial's electronic health record system to Microsoft Azure, consolidating clinical, operational and research data into a single connected platform.

The health system said the changes are expected to reduce patient length of stay and lower administrative burden for caregivers.

UMass Memorial Health Announces Unified Data Platform Multi-Year Initiative, Investments in AI-Powered Innovation in Partnership with Accenture and Microsoft

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:59:00 -0400

NEW YORK & WORCESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft to modernize its data platform, which will enhance care delivery and operations and drive AI-powered innovation.

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UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with

UMass Memorial Health Announces Unified Data Platform Multi-Year Initiative, Investments in AI-Powered Innovation in Partnership with Accenture and Microsoft

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:59:00 -0400

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UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with

Accenture plc (ACN) PT Raised to $230 at Susquehanna

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:05:04 -0400

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman raised the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) to $230.00 (from $210.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Accenture plc (ACN) PT Raised to $201 at TD Cowen

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:59:38 -0400

TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin raised the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) to $201.00 (from $193.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

The analyst comments "The IA Day agenda sought to convince Street that Advanced AI will follow the same playbook as prior tech waves (offshoring, cloud) and that NT disruption will precede a larger & more durable growth cycle. ACN now appears confident enough to commit to at least MSD growth in FY27 & FY28, with a FY29 step-up, despite AI-driven productivity pressure. Demand vs. efficiencies debate persists, PT $201."

Accenture plc (ACN) PT Raised to $201 at TD Cowen

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:59:38 -0400

TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin raised the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) to $201.00 (from $193.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

Accenture stock rallies on upbeat long-term growth targets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:13:37 -0400

Investing.com -- Accenture shares climbed about 4% following the company’s investor day presentation, where it outlined growth targets through fiscal year 2029 that exceeded market expectations.

The IT services company projected revenue growth in local currency of mid- to high-single digits for fiscal 2029, an improvement from the 3% to 6% growth previously guided for fiscal 2027. Accenture also forecast operating margin expansion of 10 to 30 basis points annually in fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.

The company expects acquisitions to fuel organic growth, with deals contributing approximately 2% to 2.5% of revenue in fiscal 2027, up from

Accenture stock rallies on upbeat long-term growth targets

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:13:37 -0400

Investing.com -- Accenture shares climbed about 4% following the company’s investor day presentation, where it outlined growth targets through fiscal year 2029 that exceeded market expectations.

The company expects acquisitions to fuel organic growth, with deals contributing approximately 2% to 2.5% of revenue in fiscal 2027, up from

Form 8-K Accenture plc For: Oct 14

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:44:00 -0400

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Form 4 Accenture plc For: Oct 12 Filed by: Hogan Catherine Kiernan

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:48:00 -0400

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Accenture and Workday launch joint AI engineering program

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:13 -0400

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) announced a joint forward deployed engineering program aimed at helping organizations deploy AI agents in human resources and finance operations.

Under the program, Accenture engineers will work alongside client HR and finance teams to bring Workday's agentic capabilities into production environments. The effort combines Accenture's industry and engineering expertise with Workday's platform, working within clients' existing processes, data, policies, and controls.

The collaboration also extends to product development. Accenture engineers will work with Workday's product and technology teams to build new agentic capabilities on the Workday platform, creating a feedback loop between client deployments and

Accenture and Workday launch joint AI engineering program

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:13 -0400

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) announced a joint forward deployed engineering program aimed at helping organizations deploy AI agents in human resources and finance operations.

Accenture and Workday launch joint AI engineering program

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:13 -0400

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) announced a joint forward deployed engineering program aimed at helping organizations deploy AI agents in human resources and finance operations.

Accenture and Workday launch joint AI engineering program

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:13 -0400

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) announced a joint forward deployed engineering program aimed at helping organizations deploy AI agents in human resources and finance operations.

Accenture Launches Forward Deployed Engineering Program with Workday to Reinvent Work for the Agentic AI Era

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:00 -0400

New joint program combines Accenture’s transformation and engineering capabilities with Workday’s trusted agentic platform to help global organizations put AI agents to work in HR and finance and accelerate measurable value from AI

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE: ACN), in collaboration with Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY), the trusted agentic platform for HR, finance, and IT, today announced a joint forward deployed engineering (FDE) program to help organizations reinvent how work gets done in the age of AI.

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