Akkodis Recognized as Leader in ER&D and Digital Engineering Services, Including Generative AI

Akkodis Achieves Leadership Status in Zinnov Zones 2024

Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, has been recognized as a leader in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services Ratings for the second consecutive year 1

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. This recognition is based on a comprehensive evaluation of approximately 60 leading Global Technology Service Providers, as part of Zinnov's annual assessment of their capabilities and scalability across the ER&D value chain.

Broad Recognition Across Multiple Categories

The company's 2024 accolades span several categories, highlighting its diverse expertise:

1. Overall Digital Engineering and ER&D Services
2. Aerospace, Automotive, and EV Verticals
3. Digital Engineering and ER&D Services in Europe
4. Data and AI Engineering
5. Generative AI Engineering (new category)

Jan Gupta, President of Akkodis, expressed pride in the company's achievements, stating, "This year, Akkodis was rated as a leader in eight different categories, including for the first time in Generative AI Engineering, which underscores our commitment to incorporating cutting-edge and emerging technologies into solutions and services that help transform global enterprises" 1

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Innovation and Strategic Focus

Sidhant Rastogi, President of Zinnov, commended Akkodis for strengthening its position as an ER&D leader. He highlighted the company's successes in large-scale e-mobility projects and strategic partnerships for next-generation IoT as evidence of their focus on innovation 1

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. Rastogi also noted Akkodis' differentiation through the use of Generative AI, Data Analytics, and IoT in manufacturing.

Strategic Investments and Sustainability Initiatives

Akkodis has made strategic investments in several key areas that have contributed to its leadership position:

1. Cybersecurity
2. Software-Defined Vehicles
3. Sustainability initiatives, including:
   • Hydrogen-powered fuel cells
   • The Green&Fly program

These investments have further solidified Akkodis' standing in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering 1

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Industry Impact and Global Reach

The Zinnov Zones ratings are considered an industry standard in the global ER&D & Digital Engineering market. They provide a comprehensive view of the Global ER&D space, offering insights across various categories and geographies 2

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. Global business leaders use these evaluations to benchmark Service Providers and identify strong partners for efficient deployment of ER&D-led services initiatives.

About Akkodis

Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group and serves as a trusted tech partner to various industries worldwide. With 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries, the company focuses on driving purposeful innovation for a sustainable future 1

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. Akkodis specializes in providing solutions for challenges such as clean energy transition, green mobility, and improving user and patient centricity.