Accenture acquires CLIMB to enhance technology capabilities

Accenture, a professional services firm, has agreed to acquire CLIMB, a technology services provider specializing in system integration, IT infrastructure management, and operations in Gunma, Japan. The acquisition of CLIMB will bring critical skills to global organizations in Japan to navigate technology change, particularly in accelerating application and infrastructure modernization services for financial institutions and government agencies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CLIMB, established in 1989, has expertise in core banking, mission-critical systems, and IT infrastructure management for various organizations in Maebashi City. The company has around 200 engineers trained in cloud, security technologies, and application management services who will now join Accenture Technology.

Atsushi Egawa, the leader of Accenture’s business in Japan, highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for local engineers to excel globally, contributing to the growth of local communities and the sustainable development of Japan. Osamu Kanai, CLIMB’s President, emphasized the company’s commitment to maximizing employee happiness and providing value-added services to clients. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

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Tags: Accenture, CLIMB, Japan, Security

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