Tech group Expleo has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) centre of excellence in Belfast and Dublin.
The Titanic Quarter-based engineering, technology, and consulting service provider, said it is investing €1 million (£0.86m) in the new hub.
Expleo, which is part of a worldwide group, has been steadily growing its Irish business, creating recruiting dozens of people within its Belfast-based operation.
It said the new centre of excellence, which will have its central hubs in the group’s Dublin and Belfast HQs, will help businesses across the world adopt AI and emerging technologies.
Expleo said around 380 people will be involved in the operation.
Led by Rebecca Keenan, Expleo’s global head of intelligent automation; and Rob McConnell, board member and director of solutions, Expleo Ireland; the tech group said the centre of excellence will also serve as a knowledge-sharing hub.
Expleo said it will seek to collaborate with academia, industry partners, and members of the business community.
“The time to embrace AI is here, but there is currently a blank space in the AI landscape because businesses simply don’t know where to start,” said Rebecca Keenan.
“The launch of our AI centre of excellence hopes to fill in this gap and give organisations a jumping-off point for their AI journeys.
Rob McConnell added: “We want to demystify AI and help businesses around the globe make the most of this technology.
“By channelling the power of artificial intelligence, we are empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape and changing their perception of what is possible.”
