Accenture strengthens embedded software expertise with acquisition of Teamexpat

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Teamexpat, a specialist in embedded software for complex, technologically advanced products and systems based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Teamexpat’s area of focus is software development, testing and integration of lithography systems in the semiconductor industry. These systems use ultraviolet light to print tiny patterns on semiconductor materials that define the performance of microchips.

Teamexpat’s team of software experts joins Accenture’s digital engineering team in the Netherlands. Their built-in software engineering expertise will strengthen the capabilities of Accenture’s intelligent, connected products for clients in the semiconductor and other discrete manufacturing industries. Teamexpat was established in 2014.

“Software is redefining products in the semiconductor, high-tech, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial equipment and medical technology industries,” said Frank Rennings, who leads digital engineering and manufacturing services at Accenture Industry X in the Netherlands. “We are witnessing a shift from mechanical engineering to software engineering. Teamexpat’s highly sought-after capabilities will enable us to help our Dutch and European clients in these sectors re-engineer their businesses with smart, connected products and services.”

“This is a unique time for the high-tech industry, with €43 billion in government incentives earmarked to fund semiconductor innovation in Europe, driven by growing demand for advanced chips,” said Guido D’hert, high-tech industry leader at Accenture in Europe. “Teamexpat experts will bring valuable embedded software expertise to our customers seeking innovation in embedded systems and complex mechatronics.”

Vinay Dasa, CEO and founder of Teamexpat, said: “We look forward to the opportunities that becoming part of Accenture will bring to our clients and team. Accenture’s global reach and expertise will provide a scalable platform for our clients’ onshore and offshore embedded software development projects.

Other acquisitions made by Accenture to strengthen its embedded software, digital engineering and smart, connected product capabilities include international engineering services company Umlaut, German embedded software company ESR Labs, and Dutch product design and innovation agency VanBerlo.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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