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Accenture and SAP Join Forces to Help Companies Enable Connected Intelligence Across the Enterprise to Drive Speed and Agility in the AI Era

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Accenture and SAP Join Forces to Help Companies Enable Connected Intelligence Across the Enterprise to Drive Speed and Agility in the AI Era
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Accenture and SAP Join Forces to Help Companies Enable Connected Intelligence Across the Enterprise to Drive Speed and Agility in the AI Era

2025-05-20 20:29 Last Updated At:20:41

NEW YORK & ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2025--

Through a strategic expansion of their longstanding partnership, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) have launched ADVANCE . For the first time, the two companies have worked together to create a pathway to the cloud for organizations pursuing high growth with annual revenue of up to US$5 billion to help create more connected, intelligent and responsive enterprises.

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Drawing on more than four decades of learnings from working with the world’s largest organizations, Accenture and SAP are applying their expertise and breakthrough innovations to help fast-track business transformation with streamlined finance, procurement, supply chain and workforce management, delivered through preconfigured services. The ADVANCE offerings leverage the power of SAP Business Suite —which brings together business applications, data and AI capabilities—combined with Accenture’s industry, innovation, implementation, delivery and operations expertise to provide connected experiences across the enterprise while building resilience and enabling sustainable, top-line growth.

Available in ready-to-consume, right-sized packages, the solutions leverage AI to help companies modernize faster, in as few as six to twelve months, while providing contextual data insights and achieving predictable outcomes. Tailored by industry and function, they provide a smooth service experience, from contracting to continuous innovation.

“This expansion of our longstanding partnership with SAP will tailor leading technologies, industry insights and innovation to meet the specific demands of high-growth companies to help them reinvent, thrive and grow,” said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO, Accenture. “By bringing together the very best of Accenture and SAP, ADVANCE can help growing companies gain the speed, agility and resilience they need to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of today’s dynamic business environment.”

“To drive real transformation, companies need technology and services that help them move faster, operate more efficiently and scale with confidence,” said Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE. “ADVANCE brings the full strength of SAP Business Suite with Accenture’s business transformation services to a new generation of businesses, helping them grow quickly and respond with agility to new opportunities and challenges.”

To support the unique needs of this customer segment, Accenture will invest in a dedicated practice of go-to-market and SAP-certified SaaS professionals, who will collaborate closely with SAP product specialists to deliver these packages. The purpose-built packages are focused on the following principles:

Additional SAP Business Suite offerings and Accenture services are also available, including change readiness, business process management, cybersecurity, AI agents and more.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

About SAP

As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE: SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

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Accenture and SAP join forces to help companies enable connected intelligence across the enterprise.

Accenture and SAP join forces to help companies enable connected intelligence across the enterprise.

BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Jaylen Brown added 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help the Celtics snap a two-game losing skid. Anfernee Simons finished with 14 points.

The Celtics took control in the fourth quarter, using a 20-7 run to open a 112-96 lead. It grew to 19 points. Boston connected on 21 3-pointers on the night.

Kel’el Ware had 24 points and 14 rebounds for Miami, which has lost six of its last seven. Norman Powell added 18 points. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Heat had 102 field goal attempts and connected on 19 3s but shot just 39% from the field overall.

Miami dropped to 5-9 on the road this season.

Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis added 17 and had five 3-pointers in his first career start.

Miami had only 10 players available with Tyler Herro out for the fifth time in six games with a toe injury, and Andrew Wiggins (lower back pain), Nikola Jovic (elbow), Davion Mitchell (sprained left ankle) and Pelle Larsson (sprained left ankle) all sidelined as well.

The game was tied 58-58 at halftime, with White leading all scorers with 19 points.

The Heat stayed in the game thanks to 11 offensive rebounds in the half, which led to 17 second-chance points. But they had only seven second-chance points in the second half.

Heat: At Knicks on Sunday.

Celtics: At Raptors on Saturday.

AP NBA: https://www.apnews.com/NBA

Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm, center right, talks with former Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm, center right, talks with former Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) blocks a shot by Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) blocks a shot by Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta, left, battles for the ball against Miami Heat center Kel'El Ware, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta, left, battles for the ball against Miami Heat center Kel'El Ware, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, right, pressures Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, right, pressures Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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