Accenture Achieves Lead Execution Position in Winner’s Circle of HfS Research’s 2016 Energy Operations Blueprint
August 09 2016 - 2:57AM
Business Wire
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been positioned in the “Winner’s
Circle” and ranked as the leader in execution of the inaugural HfS
Research 2016 Energy Operations Blueprint. Accenture’s
position among the 13 energy operations service providers assessed
was based on excellence, recognized by clients, in the key
categories of innovation and execution.
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The report analyzed how well providers met clients’ needs in
business process outsourcing (BPO), information technology
outsourcing (ITO) and engineering services across the oil and gas
value chain in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
Cross value chain BPO, engineering and ITO services were also
evaluated. Higher performers like Accenture best incorporated the
eight ideals of the burgeoning As a Service economy, which
represents a flexible, outcome-focused way of engaging and managing
resources to deliver services.
“Our market-leading position is a testament to our broad
industry expertise and ability to collaboratively engage with
clients, aligning with business needs and delivering outcomes
through As-A Service offerings, as we help them navigate volatile
oil and gas prices,” said Andrew Smart, managing director,
Accenture energy industry group. “We believe Accenture is best
positioned to do this due to our innovative portfolio of services
and technologies, including intelligent automation, digital
services, cybersecurity and cloud-enabled Industrial Internet of
Things technologies. We remain committed to continually innovate
and expand our capabilities, leveraging new technologies to provide
value and enable enhanced business performance.”
Accenture was commended in the report for its strong domain
expertise and consulting-led global energy hubs that showcase
digital technologies and inspiration for clients. Also recognized
were Accenture’s managed security operations centers and multiple
services in an As-A-Service model, including its digital turnaround
analytics solution, which drives significant cost and schedule
performance improvements. Accenture’s agile skill sourcing and deep
domain expertise in energy operations, automation in BPO service
delivery and alliance partner ecosystems were also cited.
“Accenture has tremendous breadth and depth in its capabilities
and experience serving the oil and gas industry,” said Derk Erbé,
Research Vice-President, Supply chain, Procurement and Energy for
HfS Research, The Services Research CompanyTM. “The company’s
commitment to innovation in technology and service delivery and
bringing digital platforms to the industry make it one of the
leading service providers in the move to the As-a-Service
Economy.”
Additional Accenture strengths highlighted in the report
include:
- Investments In Energy Operations
Services and Talent: Accenture Operations has significantly
invested in innovation in energy operations services and industry
talent. Clients with whom HfS Research spoke were impressed by the
deep talent Accenture brings to engagements.
- Extensive Use of Intelligent
Automation in Energy Operations BPO Service Delivery: Accenture
Operations also has invested in technology and automation to drive
the As-a-Service evolution, adding descriptive, predictive and
prescriptive analytics to the business processes.
- Significant progress in The Move to
As-a-Service: Accenture has set up digital centers to help oil
and gas clients envision future opportunities in digital operations
that improve operational efficiency and agility through
As-A-Service contracting models.
- Integration of Consulting, BPO and
Technology in Oil & Gas: The energy industry group offers
Assets and Operations Services connecting workers, assets and
operations. Capital Project Services, together with Strategy,
Consulting, Digital, Technology and Operations groups provide
industry specific services from their area of expertise.
- Investment in Industry Specific
Capabilities: Acquisitions like SBC and Cimation have added
substantial industry expertise in areas including strategy
consulting, the Industrial Internet of Things, process automation,
asset analytics and cyber security.
Information for the report came from surveys, interviews with
clients and other service buyers, briefings from service providers,
requests for information and HfS analysts.
The HfS Energy Operations Blueprint Report can be accessed
here.
More information about Accenture’s services to the energy
industry can be accessed here.
About Accenture.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company,
providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy,
consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries
and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest
delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business
and technology to help clients improve their performance and create
sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 375,000
people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives
innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us
at www.accenture.com.
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