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• Infosys’ Analytics Practice Aims to Bridge Business Needs & AI-Related Technical Services

  Nov 11, 2019, by Dominique Raviart

    We recently talked to Infosys about its analytics and big data capabilities in its Data and Analytics (DNA) practice. DNA is a significant practice within Infosys, which we estimate represents ~8% of Infosys’ headcount. It continues to enhance its portfolio, expanding from technical services to business services, and segments its portfolio around three themes: Modernize, Mon[...]

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• DXC Supports BMW in its Autonomous Vehicle Journey

  Jun 28, 2019, by Dominique Raviart

    We recently talked to DXC Technology’s Analytics business line about its work with German premium car OEM BMW, its positioning in autonomous vehicles, and its differentiation strategy. BMW recently provided some light on the dynamics behind its Vision iNEXT autonomous car due to launch in late 2021. Vision iNEXT, BMW’s first autonomous vehicle, will offer Level 3 auton[...]

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• Sopra Steria: Building on Big Data & Analytics Initiatives

  Apr 08, 2019, by Dominique Raviart

    We recently talked with Sopra Steria about its work and capabilities around big data and analytics. The company has created a Data Science CoE (or Technology Stream in Sopra Steria’s terminology), which brings specialized services and expertise to the various in-country systems integration (SI) business units, focusing on its key accounts and bringing vertical knowledge. Sop[...]

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• NIIT Technologies Adapts Data & Analytics Around Big Data & AI

  Jan 17, 2019, by Dominique Raviart

    In a recent meeting with NIIT Technologies, we discussed how its Data & Analytics offering has been adapting, with a focus on developments around big data and AI. Here are the main talking points. Overcoming tool fragmentation One priority has been NIIT Tech’s Xpress Suite, one of Data & Analytics’ most popular offerings, which seeks to overcome the fragment[...]

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• DXC Bets $2bn on Recovery of Luxoft to Scale its Digital Capabilities

  Jan 08, 2019, by NelsonHall Analyst

  Yesterday morning, DXC announced its intended acquisition of Luxoft in an all cash transaction of $59 per share, around $2bn. This represents a 48% premium over Luxoft’s average closing share price over the previous ninety days (and ~86% premium on Friday’s closing price). The deal is expected to close by end June 2019. In recent years DXC (including as CSC) has made a number of[...]

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• Highlights from IBM & The Weather Company at Red Bull Racing (vlog)

  Oct 16, 2018, by Mike Smart

    Mike Smart presents summary highlights from IBM and The Weather Company at Red Bull Racing.[...]

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• Atos Strengthens Key Partnerships, Launches New AI Products

  Jul 13, 2018, by Mike Smart

    NelsonHall recently attended Atos’ Technology Day in Paris, where we heard updates on its digital technology initiatives, including key partnerships with Siemens and Google, and new AI product developments. Extending partnership with Siemens Atos gave an update on its ongoing investment with Siemens, a seven-year-old partnership that was recently extended to 2020 wit[...]

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