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in supporting SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft, along with systems
infrastructure software that are deployed on public clouds.” The
strength of Accenture’s offering was underlined by highly positive
client feedback sourced by IDC during the writing of the report.
According to the IDC MarketScape, “Client feedback reflects
an overall high satisfaction rating, with strength in providing
technology expertise, possessing industry and/or business
process knowledge, and delivering a full array of security and
recovery capabilities.” Kishore Durg, Senior Managing Director and
Accenture Cloud lead, commented: “Businesses are increasingly
looking to managed cloud services for business transformation.
Accenture’s approach is to apply the innovation usually seen
in public cloud to hybrid alternatives, helping businesses with
powerful automation, self-service and microservice capabilities.
It’s about staying focused on business outcomes to make an
impact within their organizations. The IDC MarketScape shows
that we are on the right track, and we look forward to building on
this strong leadership position.” In the IDC Managed CloudView
2018: Executive Summary, which involved 1,500 respondents
across six countries, used to complement this competitive
analysis, Accenture received a higher rating against rivals in which
respondents indicated that they would recommend Accenture to a
friend or colleague.

Accenture Enables Network Operators to Implement 5G and Fiber Strategies
with Launch of New Cloud-Based Network Decision Platform

Accenture has launched its Network Decision Platform, a cloud- view of their return on investment, deployment and operations.”
based solution that provides communications network operators The scalable platform takes advantage of access to a wealth of
with an integrated, end-to-end view of fifth-generation (5G), fiber third-party data, public data, AI and machine learning to drive
and traditional mobile communications services. Leveraging efficient and accurate decision-making and to automate parts
big data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), the platform is of the deployment processes. Offered as a managed service or
designed to help mobile, cable and wireline operators prioritize and other flexible solutions based on individual operator needs, the
calibrate network investment, planning, deployment, customer Network Decision Platform enables clients to maintain a limited
acquisition, migration and intelligent service support. The data cost of ownership and to achieve results – for example, where to
from the Network Decision Platform provides network operators deploy and how to monetize the networks - in as little as six to
with a variety of insights, such as how to optimally deploy their eight weeks.
network assets to offer a compelling 5G service. Wireline and
cable operators can also leverage the platform to identify where
to expand their fiber networks as a source for growth, and how
best to compete with emerging 5G services. “A new wave of
network investment is upon us, as the race to 5G intensifies and
network providers seek to evolve their footprint,” said Tejas Rao,
managing director and global 5G lead for Accenture’s network
practice. “Employing data analytics and visualization tools, our
Network Decision Platform helps operators identify where to
deploy capital efficiently, accelerate deployment timelines and
calibrate their business case metrics. When combined with
operational data, this can provide operators with a 360-degree

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