Number of deals and investment funding in AI and IoT show strong year-on-year growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) now account for almost half of total investment in insurance technology (insurtech) startups globally, new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) shows. The research, which includes new analysis of CB Insights data on 450 insurtech deals over the last three years, appears in a new Accenture report Read more about Number of deals and investment funding in AI and IoT show strong year-on-year growth[…]

Emerging Technologies in Public Service

Public sector agencies must adopt emerging technologies – including machine learning, artificial intelligence and biometrics – to attract and retain more technically adept employees. This approach is critical to addressing a widening skills gap and strong competition from a better financed private sector, a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN) shows. The report, Emerging Technologies Read more about Emerging Technologies in Public Service[…]

Accenture and IPsoft launch Accenture Amelia Practice to help organizations accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and IPsoft today announced the creation of an Accenture Amelia practice, designed to accelerate client adoption of artificial intelligence to improve business outcomes and create new growth opportunities for their businesses. Accenture will utilize IPsoft’s Amelia platform to develop go-to-market strategies, solutions and consulting service offerings around deployments of virtual agent technology Read more about Accenture and IPsoft launch Accenture Amelia Practice to help organizations accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence[…]

Many Manufacturers Not Prepared to Harness Benefits of Digital Technologies Despite Plans to Invest Heavily in AI and Related Technologies, According to Accenture Report

Despite plans to invest in machines and artificial intelligence as part of their strategy to boost productivity, many automotive and industrial equipment companies are failing to implement the measures needed to harness these capabilities, according to a new report from Accenture. The report, “Machine dreams: Making the Most of the Connected Industrial Workforce,” is based Read more about Many Manufacturers Not Prepared to Harness Benefits of Digital Technologies Despite Plans to Invest Heavily in AI and Related Technologies, According to Accenture Report[…]

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Showcases Immersive Augmented Reality Car Configurator Built by Accenture with Project Tango

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) unveiled a prototype of an immersive car sales application at Mobile World Congress designed and built by Accenture Digital using Google’s Project Tango developer kit. The prototype demonstrates how augmented reality can revolutionize the shopping experience for consumers by allowing them toview and interact with a full-scale virtual version of the Read more about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Showcases Immersive Augmented Reality Car Configurator Built by Accenture with Project Tango[…]