Deloitte Unveils Ascend Platform: Revolutionizing Delivery with Agility, Personalization, Transparency, and Security
In a significant investment of over $1 billion, Deloitte has unveiled its unified delivery platform, Ascend, which seamlessly integrates specialized agents, AI-powered tools, and proprietary data into client-project workflows. This innovation accelerates the time to value, marking a pivotal moment in the industry.
The Ascend platform is designed to enhance Deloitte's execution and orchestration capabilities, supporting its software, solutions, and products with a shared engineering foundation. With this platform, Deloitte professionals gain a single entry point to access a proven, end-to-end delivery method, ensuring a tailored and efficient approach for clients.
Jason Salzetti, CEO and chair of Deloitte Consulting LLP, emphasizes the importance of leveraging cutting-edge tools and technology to deliver trustworthy results swiftly. Ascend facilitates collaboration between humans and AI, enabling faster time-to-market while maintaining transparency and security across client deliverables and solutions.
Key Features of Ascend:
- Flexibility Across the Delivery Lifecycle: Ascend codifies Deloitte's successful client delivery approach, ensuring improved project outcomes. It applies Deloitte's tools, solutions, and methodologies to well-defined project workflows.
- Rapid Use Case Development: The platform seamlessly integrates with clients' infrastructure and Deloitte's extensive network of alliances, catering to specific enterprise needs. For instance, the GenAI Lab allows professionals to experiment with the latest GenAI tools.
- Built-in Security and Trust: Ascend incorporates Deloitte's Trustworthy AI Framework, addressing risks like bias and improper training. This ensures clients can confidently scale their AI deployments.
- Client Portal and Access: Ascend provides clients with a user-friendly digital channel and engagement features for seamless work delivery.
Deloitte's Collaboration with UiPath:
Deloitte's partnership with UiPath, a leader in agentic automation, has led to the development of a testing management capability within Ascend. This feature accelerates the testing lifecycle for large-scale enterprise modernization programs, combining Deloitte's knowledge base with GenAI and agentic automation.
Gerd Weishaar, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Product Management at UiPath Test Cloud, highlights the benefits, including broader test coverage, faster time to value, and reduced business disruption. This collaboration sets a new standard for testing in the AI era, where AI agents collaborate with testers for enhanced speed, resilience, and innovation.
Deloitte's Commitment to AI Innovation:
Deloitte has been at the forefront of AI innovation for over a decade, expanding its offerings through its Generative AI practice, including Converge and Zora AI. These initiatives showcase Deloitte's commitment to transforming and modernizing services and future offerings, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and specialized experience.
About Deloitte:
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to renowned global brands. With a focus on making a meaningful impact, Deloitte brings together diverse talents, technologies, and alliances to tackle complex business challenges and drive long-term progress. As the largest global professional services network, Deloitte serves clients in the most critical markets, offering over 180 years of service.
For more information, visit www.deloitte.com.
