Accenture (ACN) Signs Multi-Million Euro Contract With the NATO Communications and Information Agency

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the top cheap blue chip stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) announced on July 7 the signing of a multi-million euro contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) for the Protected Business Network (PBN) program. The company will collaborate with Leonardo to deliver the contract over the next seven years, marking a considerable step in delivering NATO’s secure, cloud-enabled digital enterprise.

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Management further stated that Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) and Leonardo will “design, implement, and operate the core PBN platform across a multi-cloud environment provided by NCIA”, which would support the progressive deployment and long-term adoption of secure cloud services to around 29,000 users across the Alliance. It added that the contract’s estimated value is around 200 million euros over the next seven years.

In another development, TD Cowen lifted the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) to $151 from $150 on June 26 and reaffirmed a Hold rating on the shares, with the firm updating its model to take into account the increased share repo projection for fiscal Q4 based on its $2B raised plan.

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that combines technology and leadership in data, cloud, and AI with functional expertise, industry experience, and global delivery capability. The company’s services include Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song, and its operations are divided into the following geographical segments: North America, EMEA, and Growth Markets.

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