Accenture Federal Services Wins $729 Million US Army Enterprise Resource Planning Contract

Accenture Federal Services , a subsidiary of Accenture, has been awarded a $729 million contract to help the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) transform multiple enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into a single, consolidated model to improve efficiency, enhance readiness, and reduce costs.

SysAdmin Appreciation Day: Top Industry Leaders Share their Insights on IT and Data Ops

“AFS will bring proven commercial capabilities with our understanding of the unique needs of the military to define and optimize processes and achieve productivity improvements.”

AFS will support the Army Shared Services Center (SSC) with organizational change management, agile development, and quality assurance, among other capability support functions.

Recommended AI News: Idomoo Launches New Living Video Technology To Make Video Interactive, Evergreen And Engaging

“We look forward to helping the Army move toward a unified ERP supported by innovative approaches and industry best practices,” said Vince Vlasho, senior managing director of Accenture Federal Services’ Defense portfolio. “This is an important opportunity to help the Army sustain its legacy systems yet enhance modernization through advanced technologies, such as automated enterprise services.”

AFS has supported the Army on other advanced technology initiatives, including a cloud-based payroll and accounting project known as the Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation Non-Appropriated Fund Integrated Financial Management System.

Recommended AI News: Decentralized Prediction Markets Platform Hedgehog Markets Raises $3.5 Million in Seed Funding

“We’re excited to partner with SSC on its transformation journey,” said retired Army Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, deputy director of Accenture Federal Services’ Defense portfolio. “AFS will bring proven commercial capabilities with our understanding of the unique needs of the military to define and optimize processes and achieve productivity improvements.”

Recommended AI News: Daily AI Roundup: The 5 Coolest Things on Earth Today