Emerging Markets
Locations with strategic importance and potential, but which are still building scale. Emerging markets are becoming more influential in the current phase of globalization, creating what Accenture calls the multi-polar world.

Enablement Tools
Enablement tools include Accenture’s tools and processes leveraged to deliver Accenture’s solutions and services. Examples are: development tools, platform accelerators, implementation tools, repositories, technical architectures, infrastructure software. These tools are an important part of Accenture’s intellectual capital and represent an important asset.

Enterprise Architecture
Accenture business unit dedicated to designing, building and implementing the technical components of IT applications. Find out more.

Enterprise Workforce
One of Accenture’s four workforces, the Enterprise workforce provides deep experience to manage and operate Accenture’s corporate functions and support client teams. Enterprise people work in a wide range of functional areas including human resources, marketing and communications, finance, quality control, legal, IT, facilities and services. By helping to keep Accenture operating as a high-performance business, the enterprise workforce is an important role model for Accenture’s clients.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
ERP is the software on which businesses run. An integrated ERP system can help clients increase their productivity through collaborative networks, reduce their administrative burden or expand their operations. Accenture has significant businesses in supporting, implementing and outsourcing leading ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.

Executive Assistant (EA)
Assistant to an Accenture executive.

Experienced Hire
Describes a candidate who is hired on the basis of his or her experience, usually for a client-specific job.