Accenture

"We are clearly seeing an increased demand for business intelligence services as organizations seek higher performance by collecting and analyzing internal and external data. By striking a closer relationship with a market-leading enterprise business intelligence software vendor, we will be able to provide our clients with even more skills and scale than previously possible."
-- Royce Bell, Chief Executive Officer of Accenture Information Management Services

In the Spotlight Accenture and SAS Enhance Business Intelligence Services Capabilities Learn how Accenture plans to expand its business intelligence services provided to clients by its Accenture Information Management Services (AIMS) through increased collaboration with SAS. Read more.

Partner Overview
SAS and Accenture began their global partnership in 1998. Our strategic alliance delivers industry solutions that enable organizations to:

Find answers to business challenges – today and into the future. Seize new opportunities to increase revenues and drive sustainable growth. Quickly respond to ever-changing market conditions.

Combined solutions to help you make the most of your data
A joint solution from SAS and Accenture Information Management Services delivers the power and flexibility you need to meet your evolving business intelligence needs. Regardless of how small or large your organization is, you'll have the accurate, trustworthy information needed to make smarter decisions:

Rapidly surface performance problems, analyze the impact, conduct "what if" modeling, and reallocate resources and investments accordingly. Conduct analysis to identify new revenue opportunities. Identify key performance indicators at the enterprise, geographic and/or business unit levels. Optimize the return on existing business and IT investments. Achieve full compliance with government and regulatory guidelines.

About Accenture Information Management Services
Accenture, the market leader in technology consulting and systems integration, formed Accenture Information Management Services in 2005. Accenture Information Management Services is a global cross-industry organization focused on developing solutions that allow its clients to better manage their business, interact with customers and make strategic, financial and operational decisions. Working across Accenture's service lines and industry groups, this network of 13,000 professionals* specializes in information management services, including business intelligence, portals and content management, and data management and architecture. Learn more about Accenture Information Management Services.

*As of Aug. 1.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With more than 158,000 people in 49 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$16.65 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2006. Learn more at www.accenture.com.