Accenture to Buy BRIDGEi2i, Aims to Expand Capabilities in Data Science, ML & AI

Accenture enters into an agreement to acquire BRIDGEi2i, an artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics major. The acquisition is likely to add more than 800 deeply skilled professionals to Accenture’s Applied Intelligence practice, reinforcing and scaling up its global capabilities in data science, machine learning and AI-powered insights. The financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

Established in 2011, BRIDGEi2i specializes in data-driven digital transformation for companies across industries and global markets by combining data engineering, advanced analytics, proprietary AI accelerators and consulting services. It aids enterprises drive insights for faster and more accurate decision-making, thereby allowing shorter time to value.

Sanjeev Vohra, Global Lead for Accenture Applied Intelligence says, “The COVID-19 pandemic has made technologies such as AI core to business success, with scaled investments enabling enterprises to thrive by refocusing on growth during the most disruptive time in their history. In this rapidly evolving space, constantly building new capabilities is key, and we believe that BRIDGEi2i will further enhance our AI skills and data science capabilities to strengthen how our global network delivers value for clients.”

Accenture research shows that organizations that are stepping up investments in technologies such as AI and cloud are growing revenue at five times the rate of those not making these strategic investments.

Prithvijit Roy, chief executive officer and co-founder, BRIDGEi2i says, “The digital enterprise of the future is being reimagined today with AI. At BRIDGEi2i, we believe in diving into the heart of business challenges and driving transformation in its truest sense for our clients by combining our AI capabilities with our digital consulting expertise. We are excited to join Accenture and believe that our people and approach will complement their capabilities and help us scale up our impact across industries.”

This acquisition is expected to boost Accenture’s growing analytics, data and AI business around the world, joining the acquisitions of Analytics8 in Australia, Pragsis Bidoop in Spain, Mudano in the UK, Byte Prophecy in India, Sentelis in France, and Clarity Insights, End-to-End Analytics and Core Compete in the US.

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