Accenture to Enable Hess Corporation's Transition to the Cloud
The leading independent energy firm will use Accenture's cloud transformation services and ecosystem of cloud partners for a new cloud-enabled operating model to realize its strategic As-a-Service vision
NEW YORK; Oct. 13, 2016 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been chosen by Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) to help realize its As-a-Service vision that is part of the Hess IT transformation strategy. The new cloud-enabled operating model can ramp up or down IT infrastructure and digital technologies during volatile industry cycles. The model is underpinned by Accenture's cloud services and ecosystem of partners that includes leading public cloud providers. 'We believe this model can help us be more efficient, agile, capable and secure,' said Zhanna Golodryga, SVP, Services and CIO for Hess Corporation, 'by giving us important capabilities that use the latest digital services and technologies.'
Zhanna Golodryga, Hess Corporation SVP, Services and CIO,
discussing their transition to the cloud with Accenture
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About Hess Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. More information on Hess Corporation is available at www.hess.com.
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Contacts: Guy Cantwell Accenture + 1 281 900 9089
guy.cantwell@accenture.com Alexander Aizenberg Accenture + 1 917 452 9878
alexander.aizenberg@accenture.com Lorrie Hecker Hess Corporation + 1 212 536-8250
lhecker@hess.com
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