Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced the acquisition of Intellera Consulting, a leading Italian consultancy known for its innovative work in public administration and healthcare. This acquisition is a continuation of Accenture’s commitment to enhancing public services in Italy through digital and organizational transformation.

Intellera Consulting, established in 2021 with headquarters in Rome and Milan, has been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and data analytics into Italy’s public sector. With a robust team of over 1,400 professionals, the firm has played a pivotal role in deploying EU funds effectively under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

This latest acquisition by Accenture follows the recent additions of Customer Management IT and SirfinPA to its portfolio, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities and services in the Italian market. The move is expected to drive further innovation and transformation in Italy’s public service sector, making services more agile, sustainable, and inclusive.

“Intellera Consulting is widely recognized and respected for its exceptional strategic, advisory and technology services for public administration and is an excellent fit with Accenture,” said Mauro Macchi, chairman and chief executive officer of Accenture Italia. “As we continue to focus on serving modern, responsible, citizen-oriented government, integrating new talent and skills from Intellera will expand our capabilities to deliver innovation and transformation for our public service clients.”

“Helping our clients achieve their transformation goals and offering the best professional and personal development opportunities to our colleagues are the principles that have guided us from day one; joining the Accenture network means generating incredible synergies in creating value for our clients and multiplying growth opportunities for our people,” said Andrea Gabardo, chief executive officer of Intellera Consulting. “Our skills, energy, and enthusiasm now have a new home and our ability to support the crucial transformation journey undertaken by the public administration, healthcare, and public services of our country has been strengthened.”