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DXC advances AI innovation in automotive and manufacturing through start-up collaboration
DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has announced cutting-edge collaborations with Acumino, CAMB. AI and GreenMatterAI, to develop AI solutions for the automotive and manufacturing industries. The initiatives are part of DXC’ s long-standing partnership with STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that facilitates collaboration between promising early-stage innovators and large enterprises in the field of mobility.
“ We strive to transform breakthrough innovation to deliver real-world impact at global scale,” said Karim Jeribi, Vice President Global Industries at DXC Technology.“ Through our collaboration with STARTUP AUTOBAHN and the incredible start-ups in their ecosystem, we’ re not just experimenting with AI, we’ re pushing industries forward by solving some of our customers’ most pressing challenges.”
Through its collaboration with STARTUP AUTOBAHN, DXC has so far selected over 100 emerging technology companies and launched over 25 pilots and customer projects, transforming innovation into real-world impact.
“ At STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, our mission is to connect the best start-ups in the world with
industry leaders to drive real-world impact,” Sascha Karimpour, Partner at Plug and Play.“ As industries accelerate their push to integrate AI into mission-critical systems, DXC is an immensely valuable partner to bridge the gap between early innovation and enterprise deployment – co-developing, testing and scaling emerging technologies to help companies reduce cost, speed time-to-market and unlock competitive advantage.”
South African small businesses celebrate their business successes
Xero, a global small business platform, has published new independent research revealing South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92 % reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate, milestones well ahead of their peers in other countries.
The study, which surveyed 300 South African small business owners, along with their counterparts in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, highlights the moments that are critical to small business success. Xero undertook the study to encourage small business owners to recognise their hard work and achievements, reinforcing that acknowledging small wins is as vital as the wins themselves.
More South African small businesses reached a milestone within the last three years( 86 %) than any other country surveyed. The top three milestones are the ability to pay themselves( 55 %), having repeat customers( 55 %) and receiving positive reviews( 49 %).
Making money( 67 %) and making themself proud( 61 %) are the top motivators for South African small business owners. Other key drivers include making those around them feel proud( 41 %), followed by solving a real problem( 41 %), along with contributing to the community( 38 %).
Small business owners in South Africa acknowledge the positive impact of celebrating success on employee morale( 92 %), performance( 89 %) and believe it has an overwhelmingly positive impact on their energy( 85 %), motivation( 88 %) and happiness( 75 %).
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