Accenture Bolsters Anaplan Expertise with Acquisition of Allitix
In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities in connected planning, Accenture has announced the acquisition of Allitix, a specialized consulting and technology firm focused on Anaplan solutions. This acquisition will significantly strengthen Accenture's offerings in financial planning, sales performance management, and supply chain optimization.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Allitix has established itself as a leading Anaplan partner, providing customized solutions that cater to a variety of sectors including manufacturing, consumer goods, technology, media, telecom, and financial services. The firm has been pivotal in implementing business planning frameworks that are both scalable and flexible, enabling companies to swiftly adapt to changing market dynamics.
The acquisition brings 73 new employees to Accenture Technology in North America, including over 60 professionals skilled in Anaplan’s functional and technical aspects. This team will enhance Accenture's expertise in solution architecture, model building, integration, and data management, further enriching its service portfolio.
David Leckstein, Senior Managing Director and Lead of Americas Technology at Accenture, commented on the acquisition: “Demand for connected enterprise planning is on the rise, given its ability to unlock business value and spur total enterprise reinvention. Allitix’s highly skilled talent, deep domain expertise, and agile approach to implementation complements our broader digital capabilities and further expands our ability to deliver integrated enterprise planning transformations for our clients that drive better, faster insights and bottom-line value.”
Mark Ishikawa, the founder and managing partner of Allitix, expressed enthusiasm about the merger: “Joining Accenture is an exciting opportunity for us. Our shared vision for transforming the way organizations operate through connected planning makes this a perfect fit. By combining Accenture’s technology and consulting capabilities and global reach with our deep expertise in Anaplan, we can offer unparalleled expertise, scale, and support to help our clients navigate complex planning environments and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.”
The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. This strategic move is poised to set a new benchmark in enterprise planning solutions, offering clients enhanced capabilities to standardize practices across various business functions, thereby boosting agility, productivity, and data-driven decision-making.