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Accenture Federal Services wins $ 729m US Army Enterprise Resource Planning contract
“ We look forward to helping the Army move toward a unified ERP supported by innovative approaches and industry best practices ,” said Vince Vlasho , Senior Managing Director of Accenture Federal Services ’ Defense portfolio .
“ This is an important opportunity to help the Army sustain its legacy systems yet enhance modernization through advanced technologies , such as automated enterprise services .”
AFS has supported the Army on other advanced technology initiatives , including a cloud-based payroll and accounting project known as the Army Morale , Welfare and Recreation Non- Appropriated Fund Integrated Financial Management System .
Accenture Federal Services ( AFS ), a subsidiary of Accenture , has been awarded a US $ 729 million contract to help the US Army Communications-Electronics Command ( CECOM ) transform multiple Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) systems into a single , consolidated model to improve efficiency , enhance readiness and reduce costs .
AFS will support the Army Shared Services Center ( SSC ) with organizational change management , agile development and quality assurance , among other capability support functions .
“ We ’ re excited to partner with SSC on its transformation journey ,” said Retired Army Lt Gen . Susan Lawrence , Deputy Director of Accenture Federal Services ’ Defense portfolio .
“ AFS will bring proven commercial capabilities with our understanding of the unique needs of the military to define and optimize processes and achieve productivity improvements .”
The contract runs for six years .
Riverside County launches Blockchain network to modernize record keeping
Infosys Public Services ( IPS ), a subsidiary of Infosys , has completed the pilot of a Blockchain solution designed to improve the efficiency , access and security of vital record keeping in Riverside County in California .
The Blockchain network enables county employees to manage data effectively and securely , while easing access and lowering cost of operations .
“ Blockchain technology presents a new opportunity for governments to advance their digital agenda and leapfrog into the next era of secure , citizen-centered services ,” said Eric Paternoster , CEO , IPS .
“ We are excited about this project with Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk- Recorder Office and appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate how Blockchain can enable the county to become more digital , connected and secure .”
The pilot Blockchain network , developed in collaboration with AWS using Amazon Managed Blockchain , modernizes the once paper-centric operations of the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Office . The introduction of Blockchain enables the Office to store , recreate and retrieve verifiable digital records , reducing the need for physical storage . The solution will also provide citizens more timely and accurate access to their records .
“ As Riverside County ’ s Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder , our goal is to provide record keeping , record issuance and property valuation in a timely , secure and cost-effective manner ,” said Peter Aldana , Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder at County of Riverside .
“ Adoption of Blockchain technology will greatly advance our Digital Transformation journey towards our goal .”
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