Accenture announces its acquisition of the Melbourne-based Bourne Digital
The individuals pictured are (R – L): Matt Coates, Technology Lead Accenture ANZ; Peter Burns, Market Unit Leader Accenture ANZ; and Selim Ahmed, Founder Bourne Digital.
Accenture have recently announced their acquisition of Melbourne-based company, Bourne Digital, a member of the SAP AppHaus network.
Founded in 2015 by Selim Ahmed, Bourne Digital specialises in the SAP Business Technology Platform. With additional offices in Sydney and Brisbane, they have established themselves in crafting design-led digital products and experiences for enterprise clients. Their range of services encompasses custom portal and web solutions, along with mobile applications and they’ve been in the SAP AppHaus Network since 2018.
With the move Accenture aims to bolster its SAP Business Group in Australia. They’ve stated that they’re hoping this collaboration will enhance capabilities to deliver user-centric design, architecture, and delivery solutions while leveraging SAP cloud technologies to drive process excellence.
Matt Coates, Technology lead for Accenture in Australia and New Zealand says “In times of disruption, organisations need to digitise business processes in an increasingly compressed timeframe to become more creative, competitive and profitable. With the acquisition of Bourne Digital, we will strengthen our SAP digital design and user experience capabilities to help our clients better utilise their SAP solutions.”
“Joining forces with Accenture gives us the opportunity to scale to meet the emerging needs of SAP customers and address the increasing demand for SAP® Business Technology Platform services globally,” said Selim Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer at Bourne Digital. “It will provide our experienced professionals -- with their design DNA and deep SAP skills -- with new development opportunities and career growth, while helping Accenture further strengthen its leadership position in Australia.”
All 66 of Bourne Digital existing employees will be joining the Accenture SAP Business Group in Australia, as part of the deal.