Accenture, a global professional services company, agreed to acquire Albert, a Japanese data science company. Financial terms were not disclosed. “ALBERT’s philosophy is to connect the world with data science and co-create new value for a better future. As leading companies across industries are investing heavily in AI, we’re seeing growing demand for the technologies and skills that are the core of our business. By joining Accenture, which excels at addressing its clients' most complex opportunities and issues, our team can drive even more value for clients and accelerate the implementation of AI in society,” akeshi Matsumoto, ALBERT President and CEO.