TIMELINE
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OUR
HISTORY
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INNOVATION
OUR HISTORY OF INNOVATION
HISTORY
OF
INNOVATION
LEADING
IN THE NEW
SINCE 1951
IN THE NEW
SINCE 1951
Leading in The New since 1951
2018
2017
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2017
Pace of acquisitions accelerates as Accenture acquires SinnerSchrader, OCTO Technology in digital, Phase One in cloud, Arismore in security, and SolutionsIQ in New IT
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2016
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2016
Accenture surpasses 150,000 women employees globally, contributing to a stronger, smarter and more innovative workplace
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2016
Accenture continues to invest in digital, cloud and security capabilities with new acquisitions around the world: IMJ Corporation, Japan. Karmarama, U.K. MOBGEN, the Netherlands. DayNine, U.S. Maglan, Israel. Redcore, Australia.
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2015
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2015
Accenture Consulting is launched, combining our industry expertise with an expanded range of management and technology consulting services
2014
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2014
We partner with Microsoft to launch the Accenture Hybrid Cloud Solution for Microsoft Azure
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2014
Accenture is included on CDP's S&P 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index for the first time
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2014
Accenture Connected Learning is launched, providing employees with a broader range of physical and virtual learning environments
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2014
Accenture Operations is formed, combining business process outsourcing with infrastructure and cloud services
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2013
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2013
Careers at Accenture is launched, enabling employees to develop more specialized skills and to have greater transparency about career opportunities
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2013
Three acquisitions—Acquity, Fjord and avVenta—enhance the capabilities of Accenture Interactive across creative design, digital content and eCommerce platforms
2012
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2012
We surpass our Skills to Succeed goal of helping 250,000 people by 2015; target is raised to 500,000
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2012
Accenture is added to the prestigious S&P 100 Index
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2012
Leadership Careers at Accenture model is launched, replacing the Senior Executive career model
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2012
Ambition 2020, our long-term vision for market leadership, is launched
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2012
Newest Accenture Technology Lab opens in Beijing; global lab network now includes San Jose, CA; Bengaluru; Sophia Antipolis, France; and Washington, D.C.
2011
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2011
We launch the Accenture Way, our initiative defining how we do things—the way we innovate, collaborate and deliver value for clients and shareholders
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2001-2010
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2010
Accenture and the Accenture Foundations commit to contributing more than $100 million in cash and services over three years to support corporate citizenship
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2009
Accenture is included in CR Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the first time
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2008
Accenture is included in the Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" list for the first time
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2007
Accenture is included on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the first time
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2007
Global policy on environmental responsibility is launched
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2006
Launched diverse supplier development program
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2006
Publishes Values. Driven. Leadership. The History of Accenture
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2005
Accenture is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Global Index for the first time
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2005
Accenture Career Framework is launched, defining career paths and professional growth opportunities for all people
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2005
Senior Executive career model is implemented, replacing the partnership model
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2005
The firm's Horizon 2012 strategic planning initiative is launched
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2004
Accenture is included in the Financial Times' FT 500 ranking for the first time
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2004
Accenture is included in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking for the first time
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2003
Accenture is included in the Barron's 500 ranking for the first time
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2003
Included on Working Mother's "100 Best Companies" list for the first time
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2003
Included on Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" list for the first time
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2002
Accenture is included in the Fortune Global 500 for the first time
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2002
Accenture is named one of Interbrand's "Best Global Brands," ranking 53rd, with a brand value of $5.2 billion
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2001
Accenture increases its stake in Avanade, its joint venture with Microsoft, from 50 percent to 78 percent
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2001
The firm establishes its Code of Business Ethics
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2001
April - Accenture's 2,300 partners vote overwhelmingly in favor of an initial public offering
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2001
Accenture launches its new name on January 1, and strategic imperatives are announced—bold growth, great place to work, and operational effectiveness
1980-2000
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2000
Kim Petersen, a Norwegian employee, wins internal contest to come up with a new name for the company—selecting Accenture for "accent on the future"
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2000
August 7 - Resolution of Arbitration: Andersen Consulting becomes fully independent organization from Andersen Worldwide and Arthur Andersen
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2000
Accenture and Microsoft create Avanade, a joint venture helping Global 2000 clients optimize Microsoft investments
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1999
The firm conducts its first live global broadcast, introducing new CEO Joe Forehand to all employees
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1999
Joe Forehand succeeds George Shaheen as Managing Partner and CEO
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1998
Horizon 2010 strategic planning initiative sets strategy for the new millennium
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1998
The firm refreshes its brand with the debut of the "A to the power of C" logo, with the exponent conveying a sense of energy and high-tech savvy
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1997
Consulting partners vote unanimously to pursue arbitration of differences with the audit and tax divisions
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1997
New organization model focuses on delivering quality client service globally. Internal "community of practice" structure is launched
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1995
Our Center for Strategic Technology in Palo Alto partners with Intel and others to create the DAVINCI Virtual Corporation, demonstrating state-of-the-art technologies
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1994
Opening of the Centers for Strategic Technology in Palo Alto, California, and Sophia Antipolis, France. Today these are known as the Accenture Technology Labs
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1994
Business Process Management is formed, laying the groundwork for what we know today as Business Process Outsourcing
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1993
Asian Dynasty initiative is launched to take the themes of Horizon 2000 and use them to achieve a much faster growth rate in Asia
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1993
The People, Values, Culture initiative is launched to renew our focus on coaching, counseling and leadership
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1993
Knowledge Xchange is launched, enabling electronic sharing of information across the entire organization globally
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1992
Mission statement, vision and core values-quality client service, one global network, integrity, stewardship, best people and respect for the individual-are developed and articulated
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1992
Horizon 2000 strategic planning process is launched, with more than 200 partners laying the groundwork for long-term success
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1992
First Global Management Council formed to ensure that Andersen Consulting leadership was focusing on global issues
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1991
First firmwide internal news publication, Dialogue, is launched
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1990
Outlook magazine launched, focused on thought leadership in change management
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1989
Business Integration client service model is formalized and officially endorsed
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1989
Andersen Consulting image initiative launched with innovative, groundbreaking TV and print ads
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1989
Partners vote to form Andersen Consulting as a separate business unit
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1989
Opening of our first SMART Store 2000™ in Chicago—providing a unique environment to explore innovative solutions for consumer packaged goods and retailing
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1989
George Shaheen named to head consulting practice
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1988
The Andersen Consulting name is adopted
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1986
Partners approve creation of a Strategic Services practice on a pilot basis in New York, Chicago and San Francisco
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1985
First delivery center in Philippines opens.
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1985
The firm introduces just-in-time manufacturing concepts, documented in Reinventing the Factory, by consultants "Pete" Peterson and Roy Harmon
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1983
Si Moughamian becomes managing partner of the Management Information Consulting Division
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1980
With the rapid expansion of the consulting practice, Administrative Services is renamed "Management Information Consulting Division"
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1980
Vic Millar named head of Administrative Services
1951-1979
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1979
The firm launches METHOD/1, a structured, systematic approach to information planning, design, installation and support
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1979
Susan Butler, first professional woman hired in 1965, named first female partner
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1976
Technology competency is formalized with new Technical Services Organization
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1975
The firm develops its first real-time commercial software package, the Distribution Control System
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1972
The firm develops Lexicon, the first comprehensive computerized data dictionary for use in business computer systems
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1971
Bill Mueller becomes head of Administrative Services
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1971
Administrative Services training program moves to new Center for Professional Education Development in St. Charles, IL
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1970
Houston office develops Administrative Services' first significant applications software package, FIN-PAC
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1969
Systems integration project for Zenith is one of the first large-scale uses of cathode ray tubes for online data access, and a forerunner of today's ERP systems
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1969
Administrative Services creates and adopts its first complete set of practices in systems development
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1969
Bill Ingersoll succeeds Joe Glickauf as head of Administrative Services
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1967
Administrative Services develops Base V, the widely used operating system for the System/360 IBM computers
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1965
First formal consulting school for Administrative Services personnel is held in Chicago's Knickerbocker Hotel
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1962
The firm expands into Asia with the opening of an office in Tokyo
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1958
Administrative Services designs and installs a system for Bank of America that becomes the backbone for the BankAmericard (later renamed VISA)
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1957
European offices open: London, Oslo, Paris, Milan, Brussels
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1957
Joe Glickauf takes over as head of the Administrative Services division
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1955
Expansion outside of the U.S.—Mexico City office opens
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1954
Administrative Services installs first computer system for commercial use at GE Appliance Park
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1951
Joseph Glickauf, a manager in the Administrative Services division, unveils his "Glickiac" computer, convincing the partners to invest in the emerging technology practice
