Accenture platform aims to unleash AI without the need for deep data expertise

Professional services firm, Accenture, has launched an Applied Intelligence platform at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, which helps organisations make use of artificial intelligence (AI) without the need for deep data science expertise. The platform aims to allow organisations to apply pre-configured self-learning industry solutions, as well as develop new solutions. Accenture's team of industry specialists and more than 3,000 data scientists have already developed a range of 40 intelligent industry solutions for the platform that helps bridge the gap between information technology and operational technology. These include asset and fleet management solutions expected to unlock efficiencies across manufacturing, transportation and logistics and energy. Examples from the platform's suite of intelligent industry solutions include: The Applied Intelligence Platform builds on the proven Accenture Insight Platform through which Accenture has been offering analytics applications using machine learning and deep learning to clients. It will integrate these capabilities with edge analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) services, as well as access to more than 350 data sources, all made accessible via an on-demand, low-code platform.