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Accenture launches “Liquid Studio” in Toronto to help clients accelerate digital transformation
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal professional services company Accenture has opened a new “Liquid Studio” in Toronto to help clients “to turn ideas into innovative applications and solutions with speed and agility.” The Liquid Studio uses rapid development approaches, including agile methodologies and DevOps…
Artificial intelligence and Internet of Things accounted for nearly half of insurtech funding globally in 2016: Accenture
March 31, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterArtificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) now account for almost half of total investment in insurance technology (insurtech) startups globally, according to new research from global professional services company Accenture. The research, which includes new analysis of…
Blockchain for enterprise applications market to reach US$19.9 billion by 2025: report
December 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe blockchain for enterprise applications market will reach US$19.9 billion by 2025, according to market intelligence firm Tractica. The Blockchain for Enterprise Applications report, released on Wednesday, said that annual revenue for enterprise applications of blockchain will increase from US$2.5…
AIG Innovation Challenge for Canadian-based startups in Toronto on Dec. 9
September 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAIG Canada, in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, will be hosting the AIG Innovation Challenge on Dec. 9 in Toronto. AIG Canada will select 10 Canadian-based startups to pitch their products, services…
Ford plans to have fully autonomous commercial vehicle in ridesharing capacity by 2021
August 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFord Motor Company has announced that it intends to have a “high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service.” To get there, the Dearborn, Mich.-based company said in a statement…