Accenture Acquires SI&C in Japan, Adding 1,500 Professionals to Its Digital Services Portfolio.

Accenture has acquired SI&C, a Tokyo-based digital technology and consulting services provider with 45 years of experience in industries such as financial services and manufacturing. The deal, which was not disclosed, will add approximately 1,500 professionals to Accenture's Japan operations. The acquisition aligns with Accenture's goal of delivering on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced its acquisition of SI&C Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of advanced digital technology and consulting services. The deal, which was not disclosed, aims to enhance Accenture's enterprise-wide, data-driven transformation capabilities in Japan. The acquisition will bring approximately 1,500 professionals to Accenture's Japan operations, including employees from SI&C and its subsidiaries, ADVANCED SOLUTION LEADING CORPORATION and Cibis. Inc.

Founded in 1980, SI&C has 45 years of experience delivering high-quality IT services across various industries, including financial services, public sector, manufacturing, and retail. The company's expertise in cloud, data, and AI aligns with Accenture's strategic focus on digital transformation. By integrating SI&C's capabilities with Accenture's services, the combined entity aims to deliver greater value to clients while providing expanded opportunities for professional growth.

Atsushi Egawa, CEO of Accenture Japan and co-CEO of Asia-Pacific, stated, "Accenture continues to strengthen its services to help clients build digital cores essential to driving enterprise-wide transformation. SI&C's proven track record in delivering high-quality IT services, exceptional talent capabilities, and deep industry knowledge resonates strongly with our focus areas. This acquisition will accelerate transformation for Japanese enterprises."

Toshinori Iwasawa, CEO of SI&C Co., Ltd., added, "SI&C is embarking on a new chapter as part of Accenture. Our mission to use digital technology to improve the future and transform society aligns with Accenture's purpose. This transaction will combine our strengths with Accenture's broad service offerings, global insights, and execution capabilities to deliver new value to our clients while providing expanded opportunities for our people."

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. For more information, visit [1] https://www.siac.co.jp/ and [2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/accenture-to-acquire-si-c-to-strengthen-enterprise-wide-data-driven-transformation-capabilities-i-ce7c50ded98cf623.

References:
[1] https://www.siac.co.jp/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/accenture-to-acquire-si-c-to-strengthen-enterprise-wide-data-driven-transformation-capabilities-i-ce7c50ded98cf623