Accenture Acquires Knowledgent

Accenture Acquires Ascendient Learning

May 6, 2025

Education

Accenture has acquired Ascendient Learning, a recently formed IT-training company (an amalgamation of Accelebrate, ExitCertified and Web Age Solutions) from Alpine Investors. The acquisition—bringing nearly 75 professionals into Accenture—expands Accenture’s LearnVantage capabilities in instructor-led training, vendor certifications and customized upskilling/reskilling solutions.

Accenture Acquires Analytics8

August 30, 2019

Data & Analytics

Accenture has completed its acquisition of Analytics8, an Australian big data and analytics consultancy founded in 2002. The Analytics8 team of about 70 professionals in Melbourne and Sydney will join Accenture Applied Intelligence to bolster Accenture's AI-powered data and advanced analytics capabilities across Australia and New Zealand; terms were not disclosed.

Accenture Federal Services Acquires Cognosante

April 24, 2024

IT Services

Accenture Federal Services has acquired Cognosante, a provider of digital transformation and cloud modernization services to U.S. federal health agencies. Cognosante, which has won more than $300 million in federal prime contracts over the last two years and counts the VA and CMS among its largest customers, will be merged into Accenture Federal Services; terms were not disclosed.

Accenture Acquires UK Data Consultancy Redkite

December 15, 2023

Data & Analytics

Accenture has acquired Redkite, a London-based data consultancy of more than 230 professionals, to expand its Data & AI capabilities in the UK and accelerate clients’ adoption of modern data platforms and AI. The deal will integrate Redkite’s full-stack data expertise into Accenture’s Data & AI practice; financial terms were not disclosed.

Accenture Acquires Carbon Intelligence

September 1, 2022

Consulting

Accenture has acquired Carbon Intelligence, a London-based carbon and climate change strategy consultancy, adding more than 160 sustainability and carbon experts to its global sustainability capabilities. The acquisition expands Accenture’s carbon strategy, emissions measurement and decarbonisation advisory services to help clients set and meet science-based targets.

Accenture Acquires Founders Intelligence

November 16, 2021

Professional Services

Accenture has acquired Founders Intelligence, a London-based innovation strategy consulting firm, to strengthen its innovation practice and help clients scale new business models. The Founders Intelligence team of 35 professionals will join Accenture's Innovation practice; terms were not disclosed.