iGenius partners with Fincantieri to develop Artificial Intelligence Solution on an Italian Platform
Roma / Trieste, Milan, June 4th, 2024 – Fincantieri - one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world - has signed an agreement with iGenius - the Italian deep-tech company that specializes in Generative Artificial Intelligence solutions - to develop a 100% Italian AI platform.
Combining iGenius’ AI experience and Fincantieri's know-how in the shipbuilding industry as a system integrator, this new collaboration aims to identify real AI use cases in the defense and civilian fields, starting with the Omega 360 radar data analytics managed by Fincantieri.
As part of Fincantieri's Artificial Intelligence development plan, this operation aims to master this high-potential technology and assess solutions to enhance the performance, safety, and efficiency of its products and workflows.
Founded in 2016 by Uljan Sharka, iGenius builds AI solutions designed for organizations operating in highly regulated industries. Born on a mission to democratize access to data and business knowledge, iGenius’s exceptional user experience makes Business Intelligence and data analytics simple, secure, and easy to understand for anyone within a company structure.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and General Director of Fincantieri said, “In order to enable Artificial Intelligence in our group, we started by selecting the most promising concrete cases and the most avant-garde players. This would guarantee both access to the best technologies as well as the confidentiality of the processed data, which would therefore protect our expertise. The agreement with an internationally recognized Italian player like iGenius represents a milestone for the group and reaffirms its vocation to shed light on our country’s excellence.”
Uljan Sharka, CEO and Founder of iGenius commented, “We're thrilled to join forces with a global leader like Fincantieri. This partnership represents a convergence of technological excellence and long-term vision. Together, we aim to introduce innovative generative AI solutions made in Italy, setting new standards for efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the shipbuilding industry.”
