Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. 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. With approximately 177,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009.

Today’s marketplace is about making difficult decisions in an unpredictable environment where the differences are often subtle. This is especially true today as utilities confront changing regulations, aging infrastructure assets, skills shortages, fuel price volatility and the growing consideration of environmental directions. However, utilities looking to build for the future can also look to a fresh set of business solutions enabled by new digital technologies, sensing devices, and software capabilities. At Accenture, we can apply our industry expertise, business process knowledge and systems integration skills to help your organization improve performance.

We work with over 300 utilities in 43 countries and serve 83% of the Global Fortune 500 utilities. As an industry participant, Accenture serves 15 million utilities end-customers in North America and Europe, processing 50 million bills, reading over 30 million meters and handling over 10 million customer inquiries annually.

Further information: www.accenture.com