Sydney, 10 November 2026 – Qantas Airways Limited has signed a multi-year technology partnership with Accenture that is expected to affect around 850 roles over the coming years. Announcing the agreement on 10 November, Qantas said the first changes should be in place by mid-2027, with individual employee outcomes subject to consultation.
For Asian businesses and investors, the agreement highlights how corporate outsourcing and artificial intelligence are increasingly being developed together. Some services will move mainly to Accenture teams in India, with others delivered in Australia. The commercial question is whether a simpler technology platform can improve service and productivity while Qantas manages the disruption to its workforce.
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