Atos does deal with IBM

Atos has  struck what is says is a strategic partnership with Big Blue as part of a cunning plan to help enterprise customers across verticals optimise their business processes using AI.

Atos says this “industry-led” approach will see both companies develop joint offerings built on Atos’ vertical-focused solutions and service delivery capabilities.

In a joint statement, the pair said that clients can expect to have access to industry-specific automation solutions using AI and hybrid cloud technologies to enable digital acceleration and increase productivity and reduce costs” the €11.58 billion.

“Atos and IBM will work together to address business challenges to serve the Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Retail and Transportation sectors.”

Both companies say they plan to primarily target manufacturing, energy & utilities, oil & gas, retail, and the transportation verticals.