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NFL names Accenture business & technology partner

SportzPower Team
May 07, 2024 18:05

NEW YORK: The NFL has unveiled a new five-year sponsorship deal with Accenture naming the US professional services firm as Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of American football's top-tier league.  

Per an official release, throughout the five-year partnership, the NFL will harness Accenture's technology and data expertise to "help shape the future of football".

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