Accenture (ACN) surged more than 4% premarket on Monday after unveiling a wide-ranging partnership with OpenAI aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI systems. The collaboration positions both companies to reshape how large organizations embed AI into daily business operations.

Deploying ChatGPT Enterprise Across Tens of Thousands of Professionals

Accenture announced that it will roll out ChatGPT Enterprise to large segments of its global workforce.

Key Highlights

Tens of thousands of Accenture employees will gain access
Utilized in consulting, operations, and delivery functions
Enhances productivity, decision-making, and client support
Supports Accenture’s internal AI-first reinvention strategy

OpenAI Becomes a Core Partner in Accenture’s Next-Gen AI Services

Accenture confirmed OpenAI as one of its primary AI partners for future services and solutions.

Strategic Benefits

Deep integration of OpenAI’s breakthrough models
Accenture provides global delivery scale, industry specialization, and operational expertise
Joint efforts designed to boost enterprise reinvention and measurable business outcomes

Julie Sweet, Chair & CEO of Accenture, emphasized:

“By combining OpenAI breakthrough technologies with Accenture’s deep industry and functional expertise and global delivery capabilities, we will accelerate enterprise reinvention and business outcomes for our clients.”

New Flagship AI Program for Enterprise Adoption

The companies also launched a new initiative designed to help enterprises adopt AI responsibly, securely, and efficiently.

Program Components

OpenAI enterprise products integrated with Accenture’s AI expertise
Industry-specific use cases and implementation playbooks
Security and deployment guidance for real-world AI integration
Hands-on expertise to adapt AI tools to operational workflows

Goal of the Program

To empower clients to:

Build and scale agentic AI systems
Accelerate automation and productivity
Modernize operations with secure and compliant AI solutions