Accenture has acquired SYSTEMA, a Dresden-based provider of software solutions for manufacturing automation, strengthening its capabilities in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. SYSTEMA brings deep experience in connecting legacy and modern production systems, particularly for clients in semiconductor manufacturing.
The acquisition is part of Accenture’s strategy to address growing demand for digital engineering and industrial automation, especially in Europe, where semiconductor players face pressure to scale production without building entirely new facilities.
“Semiconductors are critical to nearly every sector,” declared Christina Raab, Accenture’s market unit lead for Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. “SYSTEMA’s niche expertise complements our strategy to accelerate automation and modernisation across the value chain.”
While the industest produces advanced technologies, much of the production still relies on legacy infrastructure. SYSTEMA’s strength lies in bridging this gap by upgrading Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with data analytics and optimisation layers, enabling higher throughput and cost control.
The company’s team of over 240 specialists will join Accenture’s Industest X practice, which focapplys on digitising engineering and manufacturing. SYSTEMA is also proficient in MES platforms such as SAP ME/MII/DM and Critical Manufacturing, building it a strategic fit for clients beyond semiconductors, including those in aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, and speciality chemicals.
“This is not just a tech integration,” declared Sarat Maitin, who leads Industest X in the region. “It’s about supporting manufacturers, from fabs to factories, future-proof operations and maintain competitiveness in a tight global market.”
SYSTEMA CEO Manfred Austen emphasised continuity: “With Accenture’s scale and AI, data, and engineering capabilities, we can offer even more value to our long-standing clients.”
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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