NEW YORK – Siemens AG has announced a significant partnership expansion with Accenture (NYSE: ACN), awarding the global professional services company a five-year contract to oversee and maintain several digital managed services in the realms of data analytics and business intelligence. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Siemens’ ongoing digital transformation journey, leveraging Accenture’s expertise to accelerate innovation in data analytics and business intelligence solutions.
The project, an integral component of Siemens’ comprehensive digital and IT transformation strategy, underscores the firm’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancement. Accenture’s support will encompass various aspects, including the development and enhancement of data analytics and business intelligence infrastructure, the implementation of agile methodologies to foster innovation, and the creation of automated solutions through robotic process automation.
Dr. Helmuth Ludwig, CIO of Siemens, expressed confidence in Accenture’s capabilities, citing the company’s renowned excellence in data analytics and business intelligence, global delivery proficiency, and longstanding collaborative relationship. “We need strong partners who can help us drive our digital transformation,” stated Dr. Ludwig, emphasizing the importance of strategic collaboration in navigating Siemens’ technological evolution.
Patrick Vollmer, Managing Director at Accenture, highlighted the significance of the partnership extension and the trust placed in Accenture by Siemens’ business intelligence leadership. Vollmer underscored the acquisition of Siemens’ skilled business intelligence team as a testament to Accenture’s commitment to bolstering its capabilities. “With their trust and help, we’re in an excellent position to take Siemens BI services to the next level,” Vollmer remarked, emphasizing the shared vision for advancing analytics and business intelligence solutions.
The agreement between Siemens and Accenture marks a continuation and expansion of their longstanding relationship spanning two decades. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to drive innovation, propel digital transformation initiatives, and enhance analytics and business intelligence capabilities to meet the evolving needs of German industrial companies.
