Accenture  has named Gene Reznik chief strategy officer, succeeding Omar Abbosh, who the company previously announced has been appointed group chief executive – Communications, Media & Technology.

Accenture has appointed Venkata Murthy Renduchintala to the company’s board.

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has awarded Accenture a contract to implement and operate core systems for Medicaid claims processing and operations. The contract will run for approximately six years, with operations and plan management components totaling $138 million.

Accenture has opened a new innovation hub in Boston’s Back Bay. The company says it also plans to add 400 highly-skilled technology jobs in Boston.

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Germany-based Mackevision, a producer of 3D-enabled and immersive product content.