The FBI removed a contractor on October 5 after determining that a failure to install a security patch contributed to a breach involving sensitive employee information. Reuters identified the contractor as associated with Accenture and the affected platform as Oracle PeopleSoft.

Artificial intelligence is proving to be a dual engine for Accenture, driving customer demand while boosting internal productivity, CEO Julie Sweet announced during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. The Dublin-headquartered professional services giant reported that approximately 100 additional clients kicked off their first advanced AI projects in the fourth quarter.

Artificial intelligence is proving to be a dual engine for Accenture, driving customer demand while boosting internal productivity, CEO Julie Sweet announced during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. The Dublin-headquartered professional services giant reported that approximately 100 additional clients kicked off their first advanced AI projects in the fourth quarter.

By Jana Winter and Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation removed an Accenture contractor on Monday over their role in a damaging data breach

WASHINGTON, Oct 5 : The Federal Bureau of Investigation removed an Accenture contractor on Monday over their role in a damaging data breach that exposed sensitive personal details of thousands of bureau employees, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.The development comes as the FBI is still tryi

FBI data breach: Federal authorities removed an Accenture contractor following a serious security incident that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of bureau personnel across Washington today.

Two high-profile employers paid millions last month to end lawsuits alleging that their diversity, equity and inclusion programs were discriminatory.

Accenture remains the sector bellwether, but organic growth is weak, and AI disruption clouds the outlook. Click here for more on ACN stock.

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