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October 2, 2024

Major Consulting Giant Partners with AI Chip Leader to Transform Business Operations

Major Consulting Giant Partners with AI Chip Leader to Transform Business Operations

Accenture and NVIDIA have announced a massive expansion of their partnership, creating a new business unit focused on helping companies adopt advanced AI systems that can work independently to transform entire business processes.

The consulting firm is investing heavily in what's called "agentic AI" – artificial intelligence that goes beyond simple chatbots to actually make decisions and take actions on behalf of businesses. Think of it as AI that can manage entire workflows without constant human input.

Key Developments in This Partnership

  • 30,000 professionals will receive specialized training to help clients implement these advanced AI systems
  • New AI Refinery platform will use NVIDIA's complete AI technology stack to build custom solutions
  • Engineering hubs opening in Singapore, Tokyo, London, and Malaga to support global AI development
  • Early results show 25-35% reduction in manual work and 6% cost savings in Accenture's own marketing operations

The partnership builds on Accenture's strong AI momentum, with generative AI driving $3 billion in bookings in their most recent fiscal year.

Real-World Applications Already Underway

The companies are already implementing these systems with clients. In Indonesia, they're helping Indosat Group build the country's first sovereign AI system, starting with solutions for banks that prioritize data security and regulatory compliance.

For manufacturing, Accenture is developing virtual factory simulations using NVIDIA Omniverse technology that could deliver 50% faster designs and 30% shorter production cycles.

"AI will supercharge enterprises to scale innovation at greater speed," said Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, highlighting how this partnership aims to help businesses transform their operations rather than just add AI features.

This partnership represents a significant shift toward AI systems that can independently manage complex business processes, potentially reshaping how companies operate across industries.

🔗 Read the full announcement on Accenture Newsroom