Currys Partners with Microsoft and Accenture
This partnership will enable the retailer to leverage the latest AI and Gen AI technologies to enhance operations and shopping experiences.
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Currys, an international omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, has selected Accenture and Microsoft to deliver its core cloud technology infrastructure.
Alex Baldock, Group CEO, Currys plc said, “AI is the biggest technological leap of our lifetime. Currys exists to help everyone enjoy amazing technology, so as well as bringing the benefits of AI to millions of customers, we’ll do the same to our own business. We couldn’t have better partners for this, and together we aim to put Currys at the forefront of digital transformation in retail. We’re just starting out here, but the possibilities are vast. I’m looking forward to unlocking big benefits for our colleagues, customers and shareholders.”
Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO, Accenture, said, “Building a strong digital core will enable Currys to take its customer service and employee experience to the next level, and more quickly harness the potential of AI and generative AI to drive its ongoing reinvention. Together with Microsoft, we are helping Currys raise the bar in the retail industry, reach new frontiers of performance and efficiency, and create new value and growth.”
Ralph Haupter, President, EMEA at Microsoft said, “AI is rapidly unlocking new opportunities for every organisation and every industry around the world. By deploying the latest cloud and AI technologies, Currys can enhance the shopping experience for millions of customers, both in-store and online, whilst ensuring its 25,000 employees have the insights at their fingertips to unlock value across the entire business.”
Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture Avanade, will work closely with Currys to modernise, secure and simplify its technology estate, enabling Currys to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft AI technologies such as Azure OpenAI Service.
This partnership will enable the retailer to leverage the latest AI and Gen AI technologies to enhance operations and shopping experiences along with improved colleague experience for its 25,000 people.
