Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture, has been awarded a US$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.
AFS will support the Army Shared Services Center (SSC) with organizational change management, agile development and quality assurance, among other capability support functions.
\u201cWe look forward to helping the Army move toward a unified ERP supported by innovative approaches and industry best practices,\u201d said Vince Vlasho, Senior Managing Director of Accenture Federal Services\u2019 Defense portfolio. \u201cThis is an important opportunity to help the Army sustain its legacy systems yet enhance modernization through advanced technologies, such as automated enterprise services.\u201d
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.
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with SSC on its transformation journey,\u201d said Retired Army Lt Gen. Susan Lawrence, Deputy Director of Accenture Federal Services\u2019 Defense portfolio. \u201cAFS will bring proven commercial capabilities with our understanding of the unique needs of the military to define and optimize processes and achieve productivity improvements.\u201d
The contract runs for six years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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