Accenture Acquires Ecommerce Platform Operator Businet System - Accenture (NYSE:ACN)

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) acquired Businet System, a developer and operator of Salesforce Commerce Cloud-based e-commerce sites in Japan.
The financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
"As COVID-19 continues to drive lifestyle changes in Japan, consumer purchasing behavior is undergoing a major shift. To better understand consumer needs and gain a competitive advantage, retailers need to provide more personalized experiences by digitizing the customer interface across a variety of devices. Through the acquisition of Businet System, Accenture is strengthening its e-commerce services, from strategy to system design, development, and operation, to help our clients grow their businesses," said Accenture Japan Market Unit lead, Atsushi Egawa.
Combined with Accenture's broader global ecosystem, including its long-standing strategic relationship with Salesforce, this acquisition will help clients reimagine their e-commerce business around delivering exceptional experiences for their customers.
Price action: ACN shares are trading higher by 0.96% at $249.97 on the last check Tuesday.