Atlanta is home to well-known brands in logistics, retail, transportation, and consumer products, as well as a booming film industry and rapid growth in the technology, biotechnology, and financial sectors. From innovative startups to established global enterprises and a host of companies in between, Atlanta has a wealth of entrepreneurial talent fueling its ascent.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and its nearly 3,000 Atlanta-based employees stand ready to help these companies and their leaders shape the future with confidence. EY US has long been an advocate for the Atlanta business community, dating back 100 years to when its predecessor firm came to town to represent a now Fortune 100 client still headquartered here.
EY professionals are dedicated to helping organizations solve their toughest challenges and realize their greatest ambitions, and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. Enabled by data and technology, the firm’s services and solutions provide trust and help clients transform, grow, and operate.
Through four service lines — Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax — EY professionals help clients capitalize on transformative opportunities and fulfill regulatory requirements, keep investors informed, and meet the needs of all their stakeholders. In a fast-changing world, EY technology consulting teams give chief information officers (CIOs) the support they need to transform the IT function and IT-related outcomes to enable business transformation, including technology architecture, operations, on-cloud modernization in cloud and enterprise resource planning, digital engineering, data, and artificial intelligence strategies.
From startup to megacorporation, what are some ways EY US cultivates Atlanta’s economic growth?
The Atlanta EY wavespace™ helps companies drive digital business transformation through an immersive experience. In EY wavespace, the firm curates talent and technology to energize and align teams so they can solve problems and create outcomes that matter. The Atlanta EY wavespace, located within the EY offices at 55 Allen Plaza, is part of a network of 20 EY wavespace centers around the world.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program has celebrated and nurtured more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries nationally. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast honors the entrepreneurs building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all. The 2024 regional finalists are building the economy of tomorrow, generating nearly $9.3 billion in 2023 and employing more than 20,000 people. Programs such as Entrepreneurs Access Network and Entrepreneurial Winning Women build on the unparalleled EY history of helping all entrepreneurs succeed.
How can EY technology consulting excellence and global reach help you transform your business to meet tomorrow’s challenges?
Technology is at the center of business change, enabling organizations to transform their businesses, supply chains, and operating models and become more responsive to disruptions. EY teams are supporting CIOs by delivering tailored, end-to-end services that address the unique challenges of each client, with a focus on innovation, human-centric design, agility, and strategic transformation, including:
- GenAI implementation and change management: A generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategy for a digital marketing and software company illustrates the comprehensive EY approach to client service, which includes not just strategic assessment and planning but also hands-on implementation, project management, and change management to achieve successful outcomes.
- Innovative and data-driven solutions: A collaboration with a national beverage manufacturer showcases the ability of EY professionals to develop innovative solutions that leverage data analytics to predict market demands and optimize supply chains for future growth.
- Agility and responsiveness in supply chain management: The reinvention of the supply chain for a frozen foods producer after massive disruption highlights the firm’s capability to respond swiftly to changing market conditions and consumer demands, allowing the client to meet a surge in demand effectively.
- Optimized decision-making through data analytics and machine learning: EY tools and analytics helped a state government better understand challenges, predict outcomes, and maximize the success of a temporary assistance program.
- Cybersecurity and user experience enhancement: The firm’s work with a home improvement retailer demonstrates EY’s prowess in cybersecurity and user experience. By focusing on human-centered design, EY professionals were able to implement an identity and access management solution that not only improved security practices but also catered to the needs of the retailer’s employees.
For Atlanta companies, collaborating with EY US is not just about leveraging a storied history of excellence — it’s about co-creating a future where innovation, resilience, and strategic growth fuel success.
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