London, UK – 18 September 2024 – Sopra Steria, the purpose-led digital transformation provider, has been recognised as one of Europe’s top suppliers of AI-related services by the internationally renowned PAC INNOVATION RADAR – one of only eight providers to achieve a ‘Best-in-Class’ overall rating in 2024.
The RADAR analysed the strengths and capabilities of 28 different providers, evaluating organisations on their portfolio, vision, strategy, and client engagements.
Ranked ‘Best in Class’ – the highest classification available – in several specialist areas, including back office, GenAI, and digital customer engagement, Sopra Steria was also named as the top-rated provider in Europe for AI-related services for human capital management.
Sopra Steria, which this week published a groundbreaking study via its consulting arm – Sopra Steria Next – that predicts the AI market will double in size by 2028, is committed to using AI to shape the world for the better and help clients overcome their specific business challenges.
For example:
- In the UK, a new machine-learning based solution is being developed to help increase staff retention by identifying critical public servants who are at increased risk of leaving their roles.
- In France, an instant translation solution has enabled tourists on the rail network to ask a question and receive the answer in their own language.
- Partnering with IVèS and IBM to launch the world’s first conversational assistant – or ‘Signbot’ – in sign language for the Deaf community.
As part of the evaluation criteria for the PAC RADAR, Sopra Steria was also noted for its ‘sovereign AI approaches (inc. data transparency, open source and regional hosting)’; ‘cooperation with research institutes’; and ‘focus on the public sector’.
John Neilson, CEO Sopra Steria UK, said:
“This independent recognition – from such a comprehensive market analysis – is testament to the progress we’ve made and the significant investments we’re making in AI on behalf of our clients across the public and private sectors.
“We have a long and successful history of driving digital transformation. Combining this experience with specialist AI expertise – both here in the UK and via our colleagues from across Europe and India – will help us unlock even greater levels of innovation, efficiency, and growth for our customers.”
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