(NYSE: ACN) has completed the acquisition of 6point6, a U.K. technology consultancy, specializing in cloud, data and cybersecurity. The acquisition enhances Accenture's strategy and architecture capabilities, with a particular emphasis on central government, defense and security, and financial services.
The acquisition, previously announced Oct. 31, 2023, adds approximately 400 technologists to serve Accenture client needs across the U.K. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Upon announcement of the original acquisition, Emma Kendrew, Accenture Technology lead in the U.K. and Ireland, noted, "6point6 has an impressive reputation across the U.K. public and private sectors with its powerful combination of digital transformation, data and cybersecurity expertise. With Accenture's breadth of consulting and technology services, it will add to our innovative team to help clients reinvent themselves with solutions that are fit for the future."
