New Collaboration Focused on Managing Entire Acquisition
Lifecycle, Adding New Delivery Accelerators to Simplify the
Government Procurement Processes
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ:
APPN) today announced a collaboration with Accenture Federal
Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), to further
simplify the federal acquisition process through low-code
automation. Through the joint effort, AFS is developing new
delivery accelerators to enhance Appian's Acquisition Solutions,
which simplify the acquisition process and validate that the
process fully complies with the Federal Acquisition Regulations for
defense and civilian agencies, their supplements and policies.
"Federal procurement teams are often bogged down by systems and
manual tasks that complicate the acquisition process, increase
risk, lower efficiency and add unnecessary costs," said
Aaron Jackson, digital platforms
lead at Accenture Federal Services. "Appian's low-code automation
platform, coupled with Accenture's experience in automation and
artificial intelligence, simplifies the acquisition process and
delivers tremendous value, helping organizations eliminate process
bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery of products and
services."
In today's digital landscape, federal leaders are tasked with
automating complex workflows and processes while being required to
securely unify data, people, the digital workforce, and all
business processes. This places a heavy burden on procurement teams
that are tied to outdated systems and have strict budget
constraints. In order to adjust, agencies must leverage their
current IT investments and extend the capabilities of their legacy
systems, which can be done with a low-code automation platform.
"Accenture is a long-time collaborator with Appian, and we are
thrilled to expand our relationship into federal services," said
Marc Wilson, senior vice president
of Global Partnerships & Industries, Appian. "Partners play a
key role in helping garner awareness for the benefits of low-code
automation and we continue to see success when we work together.
The new delivery accelerators being created by Accenture Federal
Services for the Appian Government Acquisition solutions suite will
further aid the government to make changes in their digital
automation strategies that have lasting impact."
The new delivery accelerators from AFS seamlessly integrate into
the new Appian Award Management solution, which advances the
process for contract closeout, while simplifying adoption and rapid
implementation.
Appian works with more than 100 government organizations
worldwide. To learn more visit
https://www.appian.com/industries/government-public-sector/.
About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture
LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal
business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the
largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services
transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at
defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health
organizations. Learn more at www.accenturefederal.com
About Appian
Appian provides a low-code automation
platform that accelerates the creation of high-impact business
applications. Many of the world's largest organizations use Appian
applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational
excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance.