retrieve rich data streams from the factories and shop floor itself .
“ When we have continuous access to the right data , we are able to improve using AI and machine learning . For example , we are working with partners like SAS with whom we can continuously determine and create the right algorithms to optimise the manufacturing environments for our clients . Working with these various partners as an ecosystem brings real value to our clients enabling them to make increasingly better decisions .”
He says a partner such as Aveva supports CGI ’ s engineering and production portfolio , which ranges from designing factories to automating factories and getting data out of factories , as well as building insights into what is happening in the factories .
“ Systems such as Seeq and TrendMiner provide insights from production data streams ,” says Huesmann . “ If you want to create algorithms that offer real-world benefit , then having such an ecosystem is vital .”
He adds : “ You have to know how to work with a lot of different players . Meeting the up-coming sustainability agendas , offering real-world innovation to clients . This can ’ t be done in silo . Our partners , and our clients can ’ t do it solo either . Success in the future requires us all to work together .”
For Huesmann , integrating all of these systems , as well as company USPs , is where its strength lies , and that this is something CGI will carry with it over the next year .
“ Our plans for the coming year will focus on extending and deepening our core partnerships ,” says Huesmann .
CGI is also investing in AI , exploring beneficial use cases and scaling up the use of AI in combination with the right systems and sensors close to the shop floor .
“ We are putting a lot of effort also on the maintenance side , to become predictive and ultimately supporting our clients in becoming prescriptive ,” says Huesmann .
Of course for all these objectives , data plays a critical role and Huesmann is proud of CGI ’ s strength in this area and the results they are bringing to their clients .
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