The Fincantieri shipbuilding group has entered into an agreement with the professional services firm Accenture with the aim of create a vehicle to accelerate the development of technological innovation for the digitalisation of ships, ports and maritime infrastructure. In particular, the collaboration has the strategic objective of creating a "capability" joint venture between Fincantieri NexTech, a Fincantieri company active in the development of digital products and services for the group, and Accenture, aimed at accelerating certain initiatives of digital transformation envisaged by the 2023-2027 Business Plan of the Fincantieri group through the adoption of advanced technologies.

The agreement focuses on two priority areas: development of the technology platform for enabling features to be integrated on board ships through digital products and services as well as the development of innovative solutions for the digital transformation of ports and maritime infrastructures, in order to to make them smarter, safer and more efficient.

"Our business plan - he explained the director and general manager of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero - makes it clear that we want to be pioneers in industrializing new digital solutions with a view to looks to manage the entire life cycle of the ship product and no longer only the construction. We are expanding the ambition with satisfaction of Fincantieri to the logical domination of the ship, leveraging the undisputed leadership over physical domination, through a series of already validated solutions such as energy efficiency and predictive maintenance. We see in Accenture a partner that will strengthen our executive presence in Italy and overseas, credibility with our global customers and investment capacity as well as skills on the business development of services at an international level".

"This important initiative with a strategic player such as Fincantieri - said Mauro Macchi, president and CEO of Accenture Italy - creates the conditions for An important technological leap that can create new value in a sector that is fundamental for our country and the economy worldwide. We are therefore really pleased to start this journey and to make our technological assets and skills available to create a unique capability in a sector of excellence in the Made in Italy".