Accenture Bolsters AI Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of UK-based Decho

Accenture Expands AI Capabilities Through Decho Buyout, Eyes Broader Palantir Integration - Accenture (NYSE:ACN), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR)

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) has acquired Decho, a U.K.-based technology and AI consultancy that specializes in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) platforms. The acquisition aims to accelerate the implementation and scaling of AI-driven solutions across the health, defense, government, and commercial sectors. The deal expands Accenture's advisory and engineering capabilities in deploying Palantir's Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). Decho, a Palantir strategic partner, helps organizations move AI projects from concept to full-scale production. Its expertise includes data architecture, platform deployment, and application development, along with training for long-term adoption. The acquisition aligns with Accenture's broader strategy to strengthen enterprise transformation through advanced data analytics and AI frameworks. Also Read: Accenture Posts Solid Growth -- Can Restructuring And AI Push Secure Long-Term Profitability? "Gen AI has enormous potential but needs the right platform and expertise to deliver real outcomes," said Bryan Rich, Accenture's global data and AI lead for Health and Public Service. He said Decho's combination of Palantir and generative AI expertise will help clients improve transparency, resilience, and operational efficiency. Decho's 40-member engineering team will join Accenture's Data and AI group in the U.K. Co-founder and managing director Anna Davies said the integration will enable both firms to deliver practical AI adoption "where it matters most." Expanding Into Agentic AI The move complements Accenture's broader initiatives to advance agentic AI adoption through enterprise-scale collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to driving measurable business transformation through next-generation intelligence tools. Accenture held cash and cash equivalents of $11.48 billion as of August 31, 2025. Price Action: ACN shares closed at $243.56 on Monday. Read Next: Oracle Cloud To Deploy 50,000 AMD Chips, Challenging Nvidia's Dominance Photo: Shutterstock ACNAccenture PLC$240.17-1.39%OverviewPLTRPalantir Technologies Inc$172.45-2.69%AIQGlobal X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF$49.26-2.34%IBMInternational Business Machines Corp$275.34-0.68%IGMiShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF$124.98-2.13%SNOWSnowflake Inc$240.47-2.75%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Accenture strengthens AI capabilities with acquisition of UK firm Decho

Accenture announces the acquisition of Decho, a UK-based technology and artificial intelligence (AI) consulting firm specializing in Palantir solutions. The move is intended to strengthen Accenture's strategic consulting and advanced engineering capabilities in the UK, particularly in the healthcare, government, defense, and private sectors. Decho, a strategic partner of Palantir, helps organizations move quickly from design to implementation of generative AI projects. The company, which has over 40 engineers who are experts in the Palantir Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform, will be integrated into Accenture's Data & AI division in the UK. Bryan Rich, global head of Data & AI for healthcare and public services, emphasized that this acquisition will enable clients to gain a data and AI advantage to strengthen transparency and resilience. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.