Accenture completes AOX buyout, expands auto software reach
VILLINGEN-SCHWENNINGEN, GERMANY — Global professional services giant Accenture has completed its acquisition of AOX, a German firm known for developing embedded software crucial for carmakers and their suppliers.
This merger, finalized after an initial announcement in December 2024, aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities within the automotive sector as it transitions to software-defined vehicles.
Accenture’s acquisition adds over 50 highly skilled professionals from AOX to its Industry X engineering team, improving its expertise in high-performance computing, real-time operating systems, and scalable software architectures.
Christof Horn, who heads Accenture’s Industry X division in Europe, emphasized, “Software expertise is becoming the dominating factor in the auto market, and this is where AOX excels.”
Financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
AOX’s specialized software development expertise
AOX, headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen with additional sites in Karlsruhe, Rosenheim, and Wetzlar, brings critical software development capabilities to Accenture. The company specializes in creating complex system architectures and high-performance software that powers modern vehicles, a necessity as the industry pushes towards innovative, software-driven solutions.
“As part of Accenture, we can create exciting new opportunities for our employees and provide the expertise and talent our clients need for major transformation projects. This will help them tackle complex software challenges in the concept phase of products and drive innovation throughout the entire lifecycle,” said Rainer Oder, co-founder and CEO of AOX.
Industry impact of the Accenture-AOX merger
The integration of AOX underlines Accenture’s commitment to expanding its automotive technology portfolio. With a global workforce of 774,000 professionals across more than 120 countries, Accenture aims to leverage its enhanced capabilities to tackle complex software challenges effectively.
Accenture’s prowess in the industry is further affirmed by its ranking as #1 in the OA500 2024, an objective index of the world’s 500 top outsourcing companies, marking the second consecutive year at the top. The company delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, reporting revenues of $17.7 billion, a 9% increase in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currency compared to the same quarter last year.
