Accenture and Google Cloud have announced an expansion of their strategic alliance, marking significant progress in helping enterprise clients harness the power of generative AI while bolstering their cybersecurity defences. The partnership, which has already shown impressive momentum across various industries, is set to drive further innovation and security in the evolving digital landscape.
The two tech giants are ramping up their investments to support businesses at every stage of their generative AI journey. From identifying the best use cases and piloting innovative projects to deploying scalable AI solutions, Accenture and Google Cloud are providing the expertise and engineering capabilities needed to transform industries. A key focus of this partnership is cybersecurity, with both companies working to address the new risks associated with generative AI, including safeguarding model data, managing cyber threats, and ensuring swift recovery from breaches.
Since launching their joint Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in December 2023, Accenture and Google Cloud have seen remarkable success, with 45% of their collaborative projects moving from proof-of-concept to full production. Today’s announcement builds on this momentum, aiming to further support clients in optimising critical business functions, tackling complex industry challenges, and enhancing security against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
“Accenture’s decade-long partnership with Google Cloud is empowering our clients across industries to accelerate and scale their use of generative AI as a catalyst for reinvention, while simultaneously strengthening cybersecurity and creating long-term value,” said Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture. “Our joint Center of Excellence is not only solving complex business challenges but also laying the groundwork for future innovation, resilience, and growth.”
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the rapid adoption of generative AI among Fortune 500 companies. “Through our expanded partnership, we are accelerating generative AI adoption by providing customers with the technical expertise, engineering resources, and AI-optimised tools they need to scale and succeed,” Kurian said.
The joint CoE has already delivered a range of generative AI solutions and managed services, along with over 60 industry accelerators. These tools help clients address challenges such as optimising supply chains, enhancing retail experiences, and automating document processing. For instance, Brazil’s Banco BV partnered with Accenture and Google Cloud to revolutionise customer interactions through their GenCore project, which uses AI to create hyper-personalised communications, making them 80% faster and 100 times more personalised.
Radisson Hotel Group, a leading global hotel chain, also leveraged this partnership to optimise its advertising workflows using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and Gemini models. By training AI models on extensive datasets, Radisson was able to create personalised ads at scale, boosting the productivity of its ad teams by over 50% and increasing revenue from AI-driven campaigns by more than 20%.
Security remains a critical component of this partnership. Over the past year, Accenture and Google Cloud have worked together to transform security operations for hundreds of enterprises. Accenture’s managed extended detection and response (MxDR) service, integrated with Google Security Operations, combines security-specific generative AI capabilities with frontline intelligence from Mandiant and Accenture’s crisis management expertise. This comprehensive approach helps clients quickly identify and respond to advanced cyber threats.
As the demand for Google Cloud technology continues to rise, Accenture has doubled its Google Cloud certifications and integrated generative AI into its platforms. This includes incorporating Google Cloud’s Gemini Code Assist into Accenture’s GenWizard, an AI-based automation platform, enabling faster and higher-quality software development for Google customers.
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the expanded partnership between Accenture and Google Cloud is not just about keeping pace-it’s about leading the way. With a focus on generative AI and cybersecurity, the two companies are helping enterprises navigate the complexities of modern business while driving innovation and securing the future.
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