PEORIA, Ill. & NEW YORK – Caterpillar Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, and Accenture have announced an agreement through which Caterpillar will use telematics to enable advanced connected equipment services for its industry segments and customers.
 
This work builds on a relationship between Caterpillar and Accenture that spans more than 25 years. “We are proud to be working with Caterpillar to develop substantial new capabilities that will help the company achieve its vision,” said Brian May, managing director, Accenture, and global client account lead for Caterpillar.
 
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company that collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses. The Accenture Connected Vehicle Business Service provides onboard and connectivity solutions; telematics platform and data integration; and end-to-end services to automotive, heavy equipment companies, Tier 1 suppliers, telecommunications and insurance companies.