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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
2016
Accenture surpasses 150,000 women employees globally, contributing to a stronger, smarter and more innovative workplace
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.
2015
Accenture Consulting is launched, combining our industry expertise with an expanded range of management and technology consulting services
2014
We partner with Microsoft to launch the Accenture Hybrid Cloud Solution for Microsoft Azure
2014
Accenture is included on CDP's S&P 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index for the first time
2014
Accenture Connected Learning is launched, providing employees with a broader range of physical and virtual learning environments
2014
Accenture Operations is formed, combining business process outsourcing with infrastructure and cloud services
2013
Careers at Accenture is launched, enabling employees to develop more specialized skills and to have greater transparency about career opportunities
2013
Three acquisitions—Acquity, Fjord and avVenta—enhance the capabilities of Accenture Interactive across creative design, digital content and eCommerce platforms
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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
2012
Accenture is added to the prestigious S&P 100 Index
2012
Leadership Careers at Accenture model is launched, replacing the Senior Executive career model
2012
Ambition 2020, our long-term vision for market leadership, is launched
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
We launch the Accenture Way, our initiative defining how we do things—the way we innovate, collaborate and deliver value for clients and shareholders
2010
Accenture and the Accenture Foundations commit to contributing more than $100 million in cash and services over three years to support corporate citizenship
2009
Accenture is included in CR Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the first time
2008
Accenture is included in the Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" list for the first time
2007
Accenture is included on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the first time
2007
Global policy on environmental responsibility is launched
2006
Launched diverse supplier development program
2006
Publishes Values. Driven. Leadership. The History of Accenture
2005
Accenture is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Global Index for the first time
2005
Accenture Career Framework is launched, defining career paths and professional growth opportunities for all people
2005
Senior Executive career model is implemented, replacing the partnership model
2005
The firm's Horizon 2012 strategic planning initiative is launched
2004
Accenture is included in the Financial Times' FT 500 ranking for the first time
2004
Accenture is included in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking for the first time
2003
Accenture is included in the Barron's 500 ranking for the first time
2003
Included on Working Mother's "100 Best Companies" list for the first time
2003
Included on Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" list for the first time
2002
Accenture is included in the Fortune Global 500 for the first time
2002
Accenture is named one of Interbrand's "Best Global Brands," ranking 53rd, with a brand value of $5.2 billion
2001
Accenture increases its stake in Avanade, its joint venture with Microsoft, from 50 percent to 78 percent
2001
The firm establishes its Code of Business Ethics
2001
April - Accenture's 2,300 partners vote overwhelmingly in favor of an initial public offering
2001
Accenture launches its new name on January 1, and strategic imperatives are announced—bold growth, great place to work, and operational effectiveness
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"
2000
August 7 - Resolution of Arbitration: Andersen Consulting becomes fully independent organization from Andersen Worldwide and Arthur Andersen
2000
Accenture and Microsoft create Avanade, a joint venture helping Global 2000 clients optimize Microsoft investments
1999
The firm conducts its first live global broadcast, introducing new CEO Joe Forehand to all employees
1999
Joe Forehand succeeds George Shaheen as Managing Partner and CEO
1998
Horizon 2010 strategic planning initiative sets strategy for the new millennium
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
1997
Consulting partners vote unanimously to pursue arbitration of differences with the audit and tax divisions
1997
New organization model focuses on delivering quality client service globally. Internal "community of practice" structure is launched
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
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
1994
Business Process Management is formed, laying the groundwork for what we know today as Business Process Outsourcing
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
1993
The People, Values, Culture initiative is launched to renew our focus on coaching, counseling and leadership
1993
Knowledge Xchange is launched, enabling electronic sharing of information across the entire organization globally
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
1992
Horizon 2000 strategic planning process is launched, with more than 200 partners laying the groundwork for long-term success
1992
First Global Management Council formed to ensure that Andersen Consulting leadership was focusing on global issues
1991
First firmwide internal news publication, Dialogue, is launched
1990
Outlook magazine launched, focused on thought leadership in change management
1989
Business Integration client service model is formalized and officially endorsed
1989
Andersen Consulting image initiative launched with innovative, groundbreaking TV and print ads
1989
Partners vote to form Andersen Consulting as a separate business unit
1989
Opening of our first SMART Store 2000™ in Chicago—providing a unique environment to explore innovative solutions for consumer packaged goods and retailing
1989
George Shaheen named to head consulting practice
1988
The Andersen Consulting name is adopted
1986
Partners approve creation of a Strategic Services practice on a pilot basis in New York, Chicago and San Francisco
1985
First delivery center in Philippines opens.
1985
The firm introduces just-in-time manufacturing concepts, documented in Reinventing the Factory, by consultants "Pete" Peterson and Roy Harmon
1983
Si Moughamian becomes managing partner of the Management Information Consulting Division
1980
With the rapid expansion of the consulting practice, Administrative Services is renamed "Management Information Consulting Division"
1980
Vic Millar named head of Administrative Services
1979
The firm launches METHOD/1, a structured, systematic approach to information planning, design, installation and support
1979
Susan Butler, first professional woman hired in 1965, named first female partner
1976
Technology competency is formalized with new Technical Services Organization
1975
The firm develops its first real-time commercial software package, the Distribution Control System
1972
The firm develops Lexicon, the first comprehensive computerized data dictionary for use in business computer systems
1971
Bill Mueller becomes head of Administrative Services
1971
Administrative Services training program moves to new Center for Professional Education Development in St. Charles, IL
1970
Houston office develops Administrative Services' first significant applications software package, FIN-PAC
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
1969
Administrative Services creates and adopts its first complete set of practices in systems development
1969
Bill Ingersoll succeeds Joe Glickauf as head of Administrative Services
1967
Administrative Services develops Base V, the widely used operating system for the System/360 IBM computers
1965
First formal consulting school for Administrative Services personnel is held in Chicago's Knickerbocker Hotel
1962
The firm expands into Asia with the opening of an office in Tokyo
1958
Administrative Services designs and installs a system for Bank of America that becomes the backbone for the BankAmericard (later renamed VISA)
1957
European offices open: London, Oslo, Paris, Milan, Brussels
1957
Joe Glickauf takes over as head of the Administrative Services division
1955
Expansion outside of the U.S.—Mexico City office opens
1954
Administrative Services installs first computer system for commercial use at GE Appliance Park
1951
Joseph Glickauf, a manager in the Administrative Services division, unveils his "Glickiac" computer, convincing the partners to invest in the emerging technology practice