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Manufacturers turn to industrial robots and 3D printing for growth

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Manufacturers are investing in artificial intelligence, 3D printing and robotics. Picture: Rolling Stone

Overall market expansion is limited, but manufacturers investing in robotics and automation to make the most of opportunities, says new report

Manufacturers are making the most robotics, 3D printing and artificial intelligence in an attempt to make the most of limited overall market growth, according to a new report by KPMG. 

The business consultancy conducted a survey which asked which technologies manufacturers will turn to in the hope of increasing market share.  [Read more…] about Manufacturers turn to industrial robots and 3D printing for growth

Watson gets a job in management consulting with KPMG

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KPMG and IBM have signed a deal to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing technology to KPMG’s management consultancy services.

The agreement, including a focus on auditing services, builds on several recent KPMG initiatives that the companies say demonstrate the promise of cognitive technologies in transforming the firm’s ability to deliver innovative and enhanced business services.

“The cognitive era has arrived,” said Lynne Doughtie, KPMG chairman and CEO. “KPMG’s use of IBM Watson technology will help advance our team’s ability to analyze and act on the core financial and operational data so central to the health of organizations and the capital markets.

“In addition to the unprecedented possibilities for enhancing quality, the potential for cognitive and related technologies to help us pursue new business offerings is extraordinary.”   [Read more…] about Watson gets a job in management consulting with KPMG