MicrosoftProductionEvidence: Low40/100

Currys enhances retail experience and efficiency through AI transformation

Currys plc, a leading omnichannel retailer, partnered with Accenture and Microsoft to modernize its core technology infrastructure and harness AI for improved operations. The engagement included migrating Currys' nine data centers and over 2,000 servers to Microsoft Azure, enabling access to AI services such as Azure OpenAI Service. Personalized product information, smarter suggestions, and improved post-sales experiences were delivered to millions of customers both in-store and online. Employees benefit from faster access to information (product, delivery, add-on services), better equipping them for customer support and upselling. Integration of AI powers productivity gains across marketing, HR, finance, and legal teams, supporting innovation and future growth. The move to Azure also advances Currys' sustainability goals, reducing environmental impact and supporting net zero ambitions by 2040. With this collaboration, Currys positions itself at the forefront of digital transformation in retail, supported by experienced technology and consulting firms.

Organization
Currys
Industry
Retail
Published
January 2024
Why do we believe this deployment?Customer identity, provider attribution, maturity, and source checks
Customer
Currys
Provider
Microsoft
Maturity
Production
Linked source
accenture.com

Growing pressure to improve environmental impact and reduce operational emissions

Customer identity supportedSource describes one deploymentMaturity supported

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Use case focus

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  • 1AI-powered Personalized Customer Journey in Retail
  • 2Cloud Migration for Sustainable Retail Operations
  • Migration of on-premises data centers and applications to Microsoft Azure’s cloud and AI platform.
  • Deployment of Azure OpenAI Service for AI-driven recommendations and insights.
  • Strategic partnership with Accenture, Microsoft, and Avanade for retail digital transformation.
  • Adoption of cloud-native solutions supporting business operations and sustainability initiatives.
Increased productivity across marketing, HR, finance, and legal functions.
Implementation partners1
Sources & evidence1
Evidence: Low40/100Evidence strength
  • Customer explicitly identified
  • Deployment status explicitly supported
  • Technical implementation details available
Type: Press ReleasePublished: Jan 1, 2024Publisher: accenture.comEvidence: VendorConfidence: Medium

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