Accenture says it’s expanding its “government transformation capabilities in the UK” with its acquisition of 6point6.
The tech consultancy, which specialises in cloud, data and cybersecurity employs around 400 staff across it Manchester and London offices.
“Today is a proud moment for everybody at 6point6. Since inception, our goal has been to build a leading technology consulting firm where the brightest talent in the industry can make brilliant ideas happen for our clients,” explained Nefyn Jones, CEO of 6point6.
“Today’s announcement represents the next phase of our growth story. In Accenture, we’ve found a partner that thinks, acts, and delivers in the same way that we do. I’m excited at what we can achieve together in the future.”
With a client list covering both public and private sector, 6point6 was founded in 2012 and has recently undertaken the largest cloud migration in Europe, with the shift of an entire government department to a single cloud-based digital infrastructure.
“6point6 has an impressive reputation across the U.K. public and private sectors with its powerful combination of digital transformation, data and cybersecurity expertise,” said Emma Kendrew, Accenture Technology lead in the UK and Ireland.
“With Accenture’s breadth of consulting and technology services, it will add to our innovative team to help clients reinvent themselves with solutions that are fit for the future.”
Details of the deal haven’t been published and it is subject to regulatory clearance.
