WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Google Cloud and Accenture have partnered to create a new unit, the Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group, aimed at helping clients deploy Google Cloud's AI platform. As part of this collaboration, Google Cloud will train up to 1,000 Accenture engineers to work directly with clients on-site to develop AI applications using the Gemini Enterprise platform.
“We exclusively report Google and Accenture have formed a new unit called Accenture Gemini Enterprise Business Group to help customers deploy Google Cloud's agentic AI platform.”
“As part of the arrangement, Google Cloud will help train up to 1,000 Accenture forward deployed engineers who will work with clients on site to plan and build AI applications on the Gemini Enterprise platform.”
“It's the latest in a series of bets made by AI companies that embedding their technologies directly inside customers' offices is the best way for companies to achieve meaningful returns on their AI investments.”