Anthropic and Deloitte have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, which will make the AI startup’s Claude AI accessible to an impressive 470,000 professionals throughout Deloitte’s global network.
This monumental collaboration marks Anthropic’s largest enterprise AI deployment to date. As part of this alliance, both companies will jointly develop a comprehensive certification program designed to train 15,000 professionals in the effective use of Claude.
To ensure seamless integration and optimal usage, Deloitte plans to establish a dedicated ‘Claude Center of Excellence.’ This center will comprise expert professionals focused on assisting with implementation, sharing best practices, and offering robust technical support.
Paul Smith, Anthropic’s Chief Commercial Officer, explained Deloitte’s selection, stating, ‘Deloitte chose Claude because they require reliable AI capable of supporting their employees and clients across diverse industries and on a global scale—encompassing everything from coding and software development to enhancing customer engagement and providing specialized industry advisory.’ His comments were shared in a company blog post.
Ranjit Bawa, Deloitte Global’s Technology and Ecosystems & Alliances Leader, highlighted that Claude has emerged as a top choice for many of their clients.
Mr. Bawa further elaborated on the expanded relationship: ‘This alliance encompasses advanced technology integration, concrete plans for establishing a Center of Excellence, ongoing certification for 15,000 professionals, and the creation of bespoke industry-specific solutions. All these efforts are geared towards supporting our clients through their essential AI transformations. Anthropic truly aligns with our commitment to safety and reliability, sharing our conviction that enterprise AI must be both powerful and ethically sound.’
This significant partnership announcement follows recent reports that Deloitte had to issue refunds for certain fees after an independent report for the Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations contained AI-generated errors. This context further emphasizes the critical importance of reliable and principled AI solutions in professional services.