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“ Advanced analytics and learning algorithms play a big role in this , they provide the intelligence . If a customer wants to start using these kinds of systems and these very advanced algorithms , they need to be ready for that as an organisation as well . “
He adds : “ That ’ s the fourth – and often underestimated – step ,” says Huesmann . “ We tend to focus just on the systems or the techniques , but equally important is building an organisation that ’ s capable of handling the data and making the right business decisions .”
Part of this , he says , is having “ important conversations ” with clients , such as how they align and structure themselves , whether they should have a chief data officer , who takes the lead .
Huesmann also highlights a number of CGI ’ s key partners , including Microsoft , Google and AWS – all platform partners in the cloud .
“ We also work with many industry partners ,” he says . “ suppliers of engineering systems , data historians , and MES systems . Together we automate processes and
68 December 2023