Accenture's Embedded Software Interests
Finding experts capable of writing such code can be difficult, which is part of what attracted Accenture to the deal. More than 130 ESR Labs software engineers and software architects will move to Accenture.ESR Labs also offers solutions that can update the code remotely, helps clients develop connected car and mobility services, such as car-sharing, and conducts research into autonomous driving technology.ESR Labs will join Accenture Industry X.0, a team that helps customers design, engineer and manufacture products and services, and operate industrial facilities. Accenture says ESR Labs will be joined with two other German acquisitions, strategic design consultancy designaffairs and technology consultancy Zielpuls. The combined group will develop mobility services for carmakers and smart connected solutions for medical technology, industrial equipment and high-tech companies, Accenture said.Accenture Buys ESR Labs: Executive Perspectives
“Manufacturing companies need to put software at the core of their business. They also need to adopt and nurture a technology company-like ‘pure developer culture.’ ESR Labs will put us in a great position to help our clients accelerate their plans to do just this.”
“The automotive industry is at a tipping point. Globally, car sales are declining. Customers are demanding more convenient and customized mobility services. Whoever meets these demands best, will win mobility in the future. With ESR Labs, we can help our clients in the automotive sector embrace and implement new technologies much faster.”
“We’re excited to become a part of Accenture Industry X.0, which will allow us to create groundbreaking technology solution for clients faster than ever. Accenture’s truly global organization will also offer new opportunities to our people.”
