Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced plans to acquire IQT Group, an Italian engineering managed services provider specializing in large infrastructure projects. The acquisition will merge Accenture’s generative AI and digital capabilities with IQT Group’s infrastructure expertise to enhance net-zero project execution.
IQT Group, based in Rovigo, Italy, focuses on designing and supervising net-zero infrastructure projects for electricity generation and transmission. The company’s more than 450 consultants and engineers will join Accenture’s Industry X infrastructure and capital projects practice in Italy. IQT Group has been actively supporting Italy’s clean energy transition under the EU’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
This acquisition follows Accenture’s strategic expansion in infrastructure services, including recent acquisitions of Anser Advisory, Comtech, and BOSLAN. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal awaits antitrust clearance.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) ha annunciato piani per acquisire IQT Group, un fornitore italiano di servizi di ingegneria gestita specializzato in grandi progetti infrastrutturali. L’acquisizione fonderà le capacità di intelligenza artificiale generativa e digitali di Accenture con l’expertise infrastrutturale di IQT Group per migliorare l’esecuzione dei progetti net-zero.
IQT Group, con sede a Rovigo, Italia, si concentra sulla progettazione e supervisione di progetti infrastrutturali net-zero per la generazione e trasmissione di energia elettrica. I più di 450 consulenti e ingegneri dell’azienda si uniranno alla pratica di Accenture dedicata a Industry X, infrastrutture e progetti di capitale in Italia. IQT Group ha attivamente supportato la transizione verso l’energia pulita dell’Italia sotto il Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) dell’UE.
Questa acquisizione segue l’espansione strategica di Accenture nei servizi infrastrutturali, comprese le recenti acquisizioni di Anser Advisory, Comtech e BOSLAN. I termini finanziari non sono stati rivelati e l’accordo è in attesa di approvazione antitrust.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) ha anunciado planes para adquirir IQT Group, un proveedor italiano de servicios de ingeniería gestionados especializado en grandes proyectos de infraestructura. La adquisición combinará las capacidades de inteligencia artificial generativa y digitales de Accenture con la experiencia en infraestructura de IQT Group para mejorar la ejecución de proyectos neto cero.
IQT Group, con sede en Rovigo, Italia, se centra en el diseño y supervisión de proyectos de infraestructura neto cero para la generación y transmisión de electricidad. Los más de 450 consultores e ingenieros de la empresa se unirán a la práctica de infraestructura y proyectos de capital de Accenture en Italia. IQT Group ha estado apoyando activamente la transición energética limpia de Italia bajo el Plan Nacional de Recuperación y Resiliencia (PNRR) de la UE.
Esta adquisición sigue la expansión estratégica de Accenture en servicios de infraestructura, incluidas las recientes adquisiciones de Anser Advisory, Comtech y BOSLAN. No se divulgaron los términos financieros, y el acuerdo está a la espera de la aprobación antimonopolio.
악센츄어 (NYSE: ACN)는 이탈리아의 대형 인프라 프로젝트를 전문으로 하는 관리형 서비스 제공업체 IQT 그룹을 인수할 계획을 발표했습니다. 이번 인수로 악센츄어의 생성 AI 및 디지털 역량과 IQT 그룹의 인프라 전문성을 결합하여 넷 제로(Net-Zero) 프로젝트 실행을 강화할 것입니다.
이탈리아 로비고에 본사를 두고 있는 IQT 그룹은 전력 생성 및 송신을 위한 넷 제로 인프라 프로젝트의 설계 및 감독에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 회사의 450명 이상의 컨설턴트와 엔지니어가 이탈리아의 악센츄어 인더스트리 X 인프라 및 자본 프로젝트 부문에 합류할 것입니다. IQT 그룹은 EU의 국가 회복 및 회복 계획(PNRR) 하에 이탈리아의 청정 에너지 전환을 적극 지원해 왔습니다.
이번 인수는 악센츄어의 인프라 서비스 전략적 확장의 일환으로, 최근 Anser Advisory, Comtech, BOSLAN을 인수한 바 있습니다. 재무 조건은 공개되지 않았으며, 거래는 공정 거래 승인 대기 중입니다.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a annoncé des projets d’acquisition de IQT Group, un fournisseur italien de services d’ingénierie gérés spécialisé dans les grands projets d’infrastructure. Cette acquisition combinera les capacités d’intelligence artificielle générative et numériques d’Accenture avec l’expertise en infrastructure d’IQT Group pour améliorer l’exécution des projets net-zéro.
IQT Group, basé à Rovigo, en Italie, se concentre sur la conception et la supervision de projets d’infrastructure net-zéro pour la génération et la transmission d’électricité. Les plus de 450 consultants et ingénieurs de l’entreprise rejoindront la pratique infrastructure et projets d’investissement d’Accenture en Italie. IQT Group a soutenu activement la transition énergétique propre de l’Italie dans le cadre du Plan National de Relance et de Résilience (PNRR) de l’UE.
Cette acquisition s’inscrit dans l’expansion stratégique d’Accenture dans les services d’infrastructure, y compris les récentes acquisitions d’Anser Advisory, Comtech et BOSLAN. Les modalités financières n’ont pas été divulguées, et l’accord attend l’homologation des autorités antitrust.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) hat Pläne angekündigt, IQT Group zu akquirieren, einen italienischen Anbieter für Ingenieurdienstleistungen, der auf große Infrastrukturprojekte spezialisiert ist. Die Übernahme wird die generativen KI- und digitalen Fähigkeiten von Accenture mit dem Infrastrukturwissen der IQT Group verbinden, um die Umsetzung von Net-Zero-Projekten zu verbessern.
Die IQT Group hat ihren Sitz in Rovigo, Italien, und konzentriert sich auf die Planung und Überwachung von Net-Zero-Infrastrukturprojekten zur Stromerzeugung und -übertragung. Die mehr als 450 Berater und Ingenieure des Unternehmens werden sich der Infrastruktur- und Kapitalprojektpraxis von Accenture in Italien anschließen. Die IQT Group hat aktiv den Übergang Italiens zu sauberer Energie im Rahmen des EU-Rettungs- und Resilienzplans (PNRR) unterstützt.
Diese Übernahme folgt auf die strategische Expansion von Accenture im Bereich Infrastrukturservices, einschließlich der kürzlichen Akquisitionen von Anser Advisory, Comtech und BOSLAN. Finanzielle Bedingungen wurden nicht bekannt gegeben und die Transaktion wartet auf die Genehmigung durch die Wettbewerbsbehörden.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire IQT Group, a provider of engineering managed services for large infrastructure projects, based in
Accenture has agreed to acquire IQT Group, a provider of engineering managed services for large infrastructure projects, based in
IQT Group focuses on designing and supervising net-zero infrastructure projects for electricity generation and transmission. The company works closely with utility providers, helping both private and public organizations build and modernize integrated electricity and water networks. It also supports maximizing energy efficiency of industrial and commercial sites, and designs and manages networks for telecom operators.
IQT Group’s recent projects have supported Italy’s clean energy transition under the EU’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), which aims to modernize Italy’s infrastructure and enhance energy efficiency for a net-zero future.
The company’s services cover planning and execution of infrastructure projects, from conducting feasibility studies, handling environmental planning and permits, and setting technical specs, to ensuring efficiency, safety and sustainability throughout the project. Its more than 450 consultants and engineers will join Accenture’s growing infrastructure and capital projects practice within Industry X in
Teodoro Lio, CEO of Accenture Italy and Market Unit Lead of
Andrea Cavecchia, CEO of IQT Group, said: “Our expertise in engineering services for electricity, water and telecommunications infrastructure and industrial and commercial sites combined with Accenture’s global reach and digital capabilities, will allow us to expand our services and offer even greater value to our clients. Together we will pursue a sustainable future, built on smart strategic infrastructure to enhance the quality and safety of people’s lives.”
Accenture has been strategically expanding its infrastructure and capital projects capability globally and in
Accenture’s recent acquisitions in
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust clearances.
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FAQ
How will Accenture’s acquisition of IQT Group impact its net-zero infrastructure capabilities?
The acquisition will enhance Accenture’s capabilities by combining its generative AI and digital expertise with IQT Group’s infrastructure project management experience, enabling more efficient planning and execution of net-zero infrastructure projects.
What is IQT Group’s role in Italy’s clean energy transition?
IQT Group supports Italy’s clean energy transition through the EU’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), helping modernize infrastructure and improve energy efficiency for a net-zero future.
How many employees from IQT Group will join Accenture’s Industry X practice?
More than 450 consultants and engineers from IQT Group will join Accenture’s growing infrastructure and capital projects practice within Industry X in Italy.
What recent infrastructure-related acquisitions has ACN made before IQT Group?
Accenture recently acquired Anser Advisory and Comtech in North America, and BOSLAN in Spain, marking its first European infrastructure acquisition.
What services does IQT Group provide in the infrastructure sector?
IQT Group provides engineering managed services, including feasibility studies, environmental planning, permits, technical specifications, and project management for electricity, water, and telecommunications infrastructure projects.