ACN Accenture Plc

By Michael Dabaie

Accenture PLC said it made a strategic investment in ixlayer, a provider of technology-based solutions for diagnostic testing.

The company's telehealth platform allows health testing in a virtual environment, Accenture said.

"The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the value of telehealth services, providing patients with remote access to medical services when their ability or desire to visit a doctor was restricted. Post-pandemic, the trend toward virtual healthcare is expected to continue to grow," professional-services company Accenture said.

"Accenture's investment in ixlayer will bolster our ability to deliver scalable, flexible solutions that connect consumers, providers and labs for more convenient and streamlined diagnostic testing," said Pouria Sanae, chief executive of ixlayer.

Accenture didn't disclose the terms of the investment.

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August 24, 2021 08:59 ET (12:59 GMT)

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