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Accenture acquires Mackevision

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Germany-based Mackevision, a producer of 3D-enabled and immersive product content. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

The acquisition will add state-of-the-art visualization capabilities to Accenture Interactive’s digital services portfolio, said the company in a statement.

Founded in 1994, Mackevision has a team of more than 500 employees and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with offices in Munich and Hamburg as well as in the United States, United Kingdom, China, South Korea and Japan. Mackevision clients include Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, according to the company.

[Image courtesy: Mackevision]

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