Accenture and Google Cloud have recently announced the progress and success of their strategic alliance, particularly in the areas of GenAI and cybersecurity. The two companies have been investing in services to support businesses in various stages of their GenAI projects, from determining optimal use cases to deploying technology at scale and securing enterprises.
In addition to focusing on GenAI, cybersecurity has become a core pillar of the partnership between Accenture and Google Cloud. As clients face new risks associated with gen AI, such as securing model data and managing cyberattacks, the two companies are deepening their security work to protect against these threats. The Accenture and Google Cloud generative AI Center of Excellence has played a significant role in moving joint client projects from proof-of-concepts to production, with 45% successfully making this transition.
Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, emphasized the importance of the partnership in accelerating the use of GenAI across industries for business reinvention, cybersecurity strengthening, and value creation. Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, highlighted the partnership’s success in helping Fortune 500 companies move from experimenting with GenAI to full production.
One of the key initiatives of the partnership is the joint GenAI Center of Excellence, which has delivered new solutions, managed services, and over 60 joint industry accelerators to clients across various sectors. Banco BV, one of the largest financial institutions in Brazil, collaborated with Accenture and Google Cloud to enhance their customer experience using GenAI, resulting in faster and more personalized interactions with customers.
Furthermore, Accenture and Google Cloud have provided clients with cloud infrastructure and AI models to build and scale various AI workloads successfully. By utilizing Google’s tensor processing units and NVIDIA’s graphics processing units, clients have been able to run demanding gen AI applications efficiently. Vertex AI, a unified platform for training and testing AI models, has enabled clients to bring GenAI applications to production effectively.
In terms of cybersecurity, Accenture and Google Cloud have worked together to transform security operations for hundreds of enterprise clients, reducing costs and strengthening security posture. Accenture’s managed extended detection and response (MxDR) offering, integrated with Google Security Operations and frontline intelligence from Mandiant, has helped clients identify and respond to advanced cyber threats quickly.
As part of their commitment to delivering Google Cloud AI, Accenture has invested in client services to support every stage of a GenAI project. They have doubled their Google Cloud certifications, increased the adoption of GenAI into their platforms, and integrated Gemini Code Assist with their automation platform, GenWizard, to enhance software delivery to Google customers.
Overall, the partnership between Accenture and Google Cloud has seen significant success in accelerating the adoption of GenAI, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions to clients across industries. With a focus on innovation, resilience, and growth, the alliance is poised to continue making strides in the world of AI and cybersecurity for enterprise clients globally.