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C3 AI, McKinsey ink strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise AI implementations

C3 AI, a provider of enterprise AI software applications, and McKinsey & Company have announced a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI technologies.

The partnership will combine McKinsey’s AI practice, QuantumBlack, with C3 AI’s enterprise AI software to help organizations deploy AI solutions.

Key Areas of Focus

The alliance will prioritize solutions in the following sectors:

Energy: Enhancing production, safety, and productivity.

Manufacturing: Improving throughput, uptime, product quality, and supply chain efficiency.

Financial Services: Addressing fraud detection, risk management, and customer experience personalization.

Expected Benefits for Clients

The collaboration promises:

Faster Deployment: Industry-specific AI applications by C3 AI will be tailored to meet client needs and implemented quickly.

Scalability: QuantumBlack’s global expertise will support organizations in deploying AI solutions at scale.

Reduced Risk: Combined technical and strategic expertise will help clients navigate AI adoption challenges effectively.

The partnership is global in scope and aims to deliver measurable results to organizations seeking to integrate AI into their operations.

[Image courtesy: C3 AI]

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