Accenture buys cloud analytics firm Core Compete for undisclosed sum

Core Compete enables digital transformation with cloud-native solutions that deliver AI and ML-based biz outcomes. It has clients across US and UK, with focus on supply chain, retail and fin services

Accenture said Wednesday it has acquired Core Compete, a cloud analytics services firm headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with additional offices in the UK and India.

Core Compete enables digital transformations with cloud-native solutions that deliver artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based business outcomes. It has clients based across the US and UK, with particular focus on supply chain, retail and financial services.

Accenture did not disclose the terms of the transaction.

Founded in 2012, Core Compete’s team of over 260 will join Accenture’s Applied Intelligence practice, strengthening how the company helps clients shape and execute their