{"id":132877,"date":"2023-04-03T05:47:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T05:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=448149"},"modified":"2023-04-03T05:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T05:47:33","slug":"unilever-goes-cloud-only-accenture-and-microsoft-complete-one-of-the-largest-cloud-migrations-in-consumer-goods-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2023\/04\/03\/unilever-goes-cloud-only-accenture-and-microsoft-complete-one-of-the-largest-cloud-migrations-in-consumer-goods-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Unilever goes cloud-only: Accenture and Microsoft complete one of the largest cloud migrations in consumer goods industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unilever-goes-cloud-only-accenture-and-microsoft-complete-one-of-the-largest-cloud-migrations-in-consumer-goods-industry.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>London and Redmond, Wash., April 3, 2023<\/strong> \u2013 Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Unilever (LSE: ULVR) have completed one of the largest and most complex cloud migrations in the consumer goods industry. The migration has helped Unilever \u2013 whose 400+ brands are used by 3.4 billion people daily \u2013 become a cloud-only enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture, Avanade, worked closely with Unilever to deliver the transformation in just 18 months with minimal disruption to business operations. It has not only helped ensure resilient, secure and optimized operations for Unilever but also provides a platform to drive innovation and growth.<\/p>\n<p>With Azure as its primary cloud platform, Unilever will be able to accelerate product launches, enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the move to Azure aligns with Unilever\u2019s sustainability commitment by helping the company to build on the progress it\u2019s making towards curbing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p>The creation of an agile, high-performing digital core that delivers greater efficiency will provide Unilever with increased computing power to explore new ways of working. Unilever\u2019s adoption of a cloud-only approach will significantly improve business resilience, strengthening security and enhancing control of the IT landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Accenture, Microsoft and Unilever have set a new benchmark for cloud transformation in the consumer goods industry, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unlocking new innovation opportunities,<\/strong> such as utilizing industrial metaverse technologies that use real-time data from factory digital twins to accelerate (light house) factories of the future and build upon existing cloud data platform to power insights and predictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerating the ability to identify trends and make decisions faster.<\/strong> By leveraging the power of the cloud, artificial intelligence and its strong data foundation, Unilever can forecast and adapt to changing market needs faster than ever before. For example, this will enable Unilever to achieve perpetual breakthroughs in research and development, allowing for new and innovative products to be developed faster and with greater efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embracing the latest in AI to drive better experiences<\/strong> by applying Azure OpenAI Service across Unilever\u2019s business to drive increased automation, enabling better customer and employee experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducing its carbon footprint<\/strong> by exiting its datacenters and introducing <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.accenture.com\/news\/accenture-launches-mynav-green-cloud-advisor-to-help-companies-realize-sustainability-goals-through-the-cloud.htm\">Green Cloud Advisor,<\/a> which facilitates Unilever\u2019s transition to a more sustainable and efficient cloud environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Steve McCrystal, Chief Enterprise &amp; Technology Officer, Unilever said,<\/strong> \u201cUnilever is a truly data-powered organization. We\u2019re using advanced analytics to make better-informed decisions quicker than ever before. Working with Accenture and Microsoft on this global transformation project, we can respond to ever-changing consumer needs faster, allocate our resources more effectively to focus on what drives growth, and bring services and products to the market faster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nicole van Det, Senior Managing Director and Global Account Executive, Accenture<\/strong> said, \u201cthe path to business resilience now and in the future is through total enterprise reinvention \u2013 which involves the transformation of every part of the business \u2013 with cloud at the core. With access to the full continuum of cloud capabilities, including generative AI, Unilever has the elasticity to drive innovation faster, accelerate growth and continue to set the pace as a digital powerhouse and leader in its industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether with Accenture, we\u2019re proud to expand our longstanding partnership with Unilever,\u201d said <strong>Judson Althoff, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Microsoft.<\/strong> \u201cWith Microsoft Azure as its cloud foundation, Unilever\u2019s end-to-end digitization will enable rapid innovation across its entire business. From embracing the industrial metaverse across its factories to reimagining how its lines of business can do more with tools like Azure OpenAI Service, Unilever\u2019s digital-first approach will empower it to grow resiliently and exceed the industry\u2019s pace of innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>+++<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Accenture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world\u2019s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen <span class=\"emdash-wrap\">services\u2014creating<\/span> tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world\u2019s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy &amp; Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360\u00b0 value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360\u00b0 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.accenture.com\">www.accenture.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft (Nasdaq \u201cMSFT\u201d @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Unilever<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unilever is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of Beauty &amp; Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition and Ice Cream products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 148,000 employees and generated sales of \u20ac60.1 billion in 2022. Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while: \u2013 improving the health of the planet; \u2013 improving people\u2019s health, confidence and wellbeing; \u2013 and contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world. For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unilever.com\">www.unilever.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p># # #<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Unilever<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#e9999b8c9a9ac4868f8f808a8cc78586878d8687a99c8780858c9f8c9bc78a8684\"><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"5323213620207e3c35353a30367d3f3c3d373c3d13263d3a3f362536217d303c3e\">[email&nbsp;protected]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accenture<\/strong>: Tara Burns, London, UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#c4b0a5b6a5eaa6b1b6aab784a5a7a7a1aab0b1b6a1eaa7aba9\"><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"7b0f1a091a55190e0915083b1a18181e150f0e091e55181416\">[email&nbsp;protected]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Media Relations, WE Communications for Microsoft, (425) 638-7777,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#106271607974627563607f7e63755067753d677f627c74677974753e737f7d\"><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"0a786b7a636e786f797a6564796f4a7d6f277d6578666e7d636e6f24696567\">[email&nbsp;protected]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>London and Redmond, Wash., April 3, 2023 \u2013 Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Unilever (LSE: ULVR) have completed one of the largest and most complex cloud migrations in the consumer goods industry. The migration has helped Unilever \u2013 whose 400+ brands are used by 3.4 billion people daily \u2013 become a cloud-only enterprise. 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