Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named HP AllianceOne Partner of the Year for Information Optimization and HP Software Systems Integrator of the Year at HP Discover 2013 in Las Vegas.

The HP AllianceOne Partner of the Year Award for Information Optimization recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the development of innovative HP-based solutions that deliver business excellence and client satisfaction. Accenture was selected for performing data repository integration services for a large financial services client that reduced costs and improved operational efficiency.

The HP Software Systems Integrator of the Year award acknowledges the industry leading systems integration work Accenture does to help joint clients achieve tangible results. This is the second consecutive year Accenture has received this award.

"We are pleased to be recognized with two HP Partner of the Year awards as validation of the work we do with HP every day to generate real business outcomes for our clients," said Scott Harrison, global managing director, Alliances, Accenture. "Having worked with HP for more than two decades, we remain committed to continuing to deliver innovative, leading edge solutions together."

"Congratulations to Accenture on their HP AllianceOne Information Optimization Partner of the Year and HP Software Systems Integrator of the Year Awards," said Doug Oathout, vice president, Channel and Alliances, Enterprise Marketing, HP. "They have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in addressing the business and technology challenges of their customers."

Additional information on HP Discover 2013 is available at http://h30614.www3.hp.com/discover/home.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 261,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

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