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Martechvibe
12-05-2025
- Business
- Martechvibe
Accenture to Acquire Japan-based Yumemi
Accenture aims to support clients through the digital product lifecycle using user insights and combined data and AI capabilities. Topics News Share Share Accenture to Acquire Japan-based Yumemi Whatsapp Linkedin Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Yumemi, a Japan-based digital services and product provider, in a move that will push its ability to rapidly design and launch innovative digital products at scale for clients. Founded in 2000, Yumemi has developed digital products for more than 600 companies across various industries, serving an estimated 60 million monthly active users worldwide. The company is known for its 'design engineering' approach, which brings designers and engineers together in integrated teams to accelerate product development and delivery. Following the acquisition, Yumemi's team of around 400 professionals in Japan will join Accenture Song, the company's creative and technology arm. Accenture said the move will expand its ability to support clients throughout the digital product lifecycle by tapping into user insights and combining both firms' strengths in data analytics and generative AI. The company added that demand for digital products continues to grow, as businesses seek new ways to engage customers and remain competitive. By integrating Yumemi's development model with its own AI-driven transformation capabilities, Accenture aims to offer end-to-end support in building, operating, and refining digital products at scale. ALSO READ: Atsushi Egawa, CEO of Accenture, Japan, and Co-CEO for Asia-Pacific, explained, 'By integrating Yumemi's advanced capabilities, we will bolster our ability to help clients address critical business challenges by anticipating their needs and supporting the development of innovative new digital products.' 'Yumemi's growth is fuelled by its strong corporate culture and active engagement of its diverse talent, and its leaders prioritise the development of their people and cultivate a flexible, transparent environment, fostering new ideas and exceptional employee experiences.' 'Embracing Yumemi's forward-thinking approaches and agility, we are committed to creating world-class digital products that significantly impact the market, driving transformation and competitiveness of enterprises in Japan and across the globe,' Egawa added. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Yumemi will become part of Accenture Song's design and digital products unit, following its 2024 acquisition of Work & Co. Toshiyuki Kataoka, CEO of Yumemi Inc., shared, 'Accenture's commitment to delivering on the promise of technology and human ingenuity perfectly aligns with our vision of 'crafting timeless services to enhance people's lives worldwide.'' 'By combining Accenture's comprehensive offerings with our proven 'design engineering' expertise, unique and diverse employee culture, and strong customer community, we aim to accelerate the development of groundbreaking digital services that will transform industry norms.' He continued, 'We have immense respect for Accenture's culture, which aligns harmoniously with our own. This perfect fit is destined to create remarkable synergy, enabling our teams to refine their skills and unlock new levels of value for our customers, employees, and business.' ALSO READ:
Japan Today
26-04-2025
- General
- Japan Today
7-Eleven adds U.S. orange chicken to its range in Japan
By Oona McGee, SoraNews24 Our reporter Tasuku Egawa is very particular about orange chicken, having eaten it regularly during his approximately 10 years of living in the United States. Despite being Japanese born and bred, Egawa says he's eaten more orange chicken in America than he's had miso soup in his entire life, and the variety he's most familiar with is the type from Panda Express. Coming in second to Panda Express for Egawa is Trader Joe's frozen orange chicken, but with Trader Joe's yet to make inroads in Japan, he often makes the trip to his closest Panda Express in Shibuya to get a taste of what, to him, is the gold standard for orange chicken. So when Tasuku heard that 7-Eleven was now selling orange chicken in the American category for its 'World Cuisine Expo' campaign, he immediately raced out to get a taste of it, picking up not one but two tubs for a taste test. ▼ Although the English on the tubs reads 'Chicken & Orange Sauce', the Japanese reads 'オレンジチキン' ('Orange Chicken'). Image: SoraNews24 Being something of an orange chicken connoisseur, Egawa's standards were high when he ripped open the tub, and when he dipped his chopsticks in for a bite… Image: SoraNews24 …he was pleasantly surprised by the size of the chicken and the moist texture of the batter. The sweet and sour sauce came with just a hint of orange, and as it hit the taste buds, Egawa raised is eyebrows — it was a seriously high-quality orange chicken. While a lot of overseas meals are often altered slightly to suit Japanese tastes, this orange chicken tasted like the real thing, reminding him of his time in the States. It was incredibly delicious — so much so that he'd go as far as to say it's even better than the orange chicken at some Asian-owned restaurants in America. At 321.84 yen per tub, he'll definitely be stocking up on more of these, and he recommends trying it when you can, especially if you're curious about, or homesick for, American flavors. Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- 7-Eleven pancakes become a hit with American tourists in Japan -- 7-Eleven adds an amazing carrot cake to its sweets lineup in Japan -- Japan super budget dining – What's the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven? External Link © SoraNews24
SoraNews24
24-04-2025
- General
- SoraNews24
7-Eleven adds U.S.A. orange chicken to its range in Japan
Can this convenience store chain give Panda Express a run for its money? Our reporter Tasuku Egawa is very particular about orange chicken, having eaten it regularly during his approximately 10 years of living in the States. Despite being Japanese born and bred, Egawa says he's eaten more orange chicken in America than he's had miso soup in his entire life, and the variety he's most familiar with is the type from Panda Express. Coming in second to Panda Express for Egawa is Trader Joe's frozen orange chicken, but with Trader Joe's yet to make inroads in Japan, he often makes the trip to his closest Panda Express in Shibuya to get a taste of what, to him, is the gold standard for orange chicken. So when Tasuku heard that 7-Eleven was now selling orange chicken in the American category for its 'World Cuisine Expo' campaign, he immediately raced out to get a taste of it, picking up not one but two tubs for a taste test. ▼ Although the English on the tubs reads 'Chicken & Orange Sauce', the Japanese reads 'オレンジチキン' ('Orange Chicken'). Being something of an orange chicken connoisseur, Egawa's standards were high when he ripped open the tub, and when he dipped his chopsticks in for a bite… ▼…he was pleasantly surprised by the size of the chicken and the moist texture of the batter. The sweet and sour sauce came with just a hint of orange, and as it hit the taste buds, Egawa raised is eyebrows — it was a seriously high-quality orange chicken! While a lot of overseas meals are often altered slightly to suit Japanese tastes, this orange chicken tasted like the real thing, reminding him of his time in the States. It was incredibly delicious — so much so that he'd go as far as to say it's even better than the orange chicken at some Asian-owned restaurants in America. At 321.84 yen (US$2.26) per tub, he'll definitely be stocking up on more of these, and he recommends trying it when you can, especially if you're curious about, or homesick for, American flavours. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
