Zeki data demonstrates new ways to spot investment opportunities and risks by identifying and tracking the top AI talent with advanced skills in science and engineering
LONDON, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zeki, a UK-based data company, that holds the most accurate deep tech human capital intelligence dataset ever created, today published its first AI Companies Report.

Zeki’s analysis is based on its AI-specific dataset of 160,000 individuals employed in over 40,000 companies across 94 countries who are at the forefront of AI science and engineering discovery, spanning 10 years (2014–2024).
The ability to measure the innovative potential of a company’s core human intellectual capital unlocks new ways to spot investment opportunities and risks— for both listed and unlisted deep tech companies.  Organisations may also leverage Zeki data to optimise their talent acquisition processes and innovation pipelines.
Top findings in the free report include:
TOP TALENT CREATES MORE IP- Zeki quantifiably demonstrates the direct link between hiring top innovators and creating more intellectual property (IP).AI WASHING IS ALIVE AND WELL- Zeki applies its analytical lens to identify companies that lack the human capital to achieve promised AI innovations, despite high levels of funding. Zeki goes further and identifies current companies with innovative talent and limited funding.TOP TALENT EXITS NOTABLE US AI COMPANY,  AS US AI HIRING PEAKS- The company, named in Zeki’s report, has struggled to hold onto top talent since its inception and has started to lose its brightest minds— hiring instead talent with less stellar innovation records. Zeki believes the ten-year rise in the USA Big 5’s hiring of top AI talent has peaked as their high-volume, high-churn model becomes unaffordable and less relevant.LEADERS OF THE PACK: INDUSTRY OUTLIERS- Zeki data demonstrates where, when, and how sector leaders J.P. Morgan, Nvidia, Bosch, Huawei and others made AI-related choices as early as 2018 that are paying dividends now.MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DOMINATES SECTOR GROWTH- Top AI Talent in medical technology has grown by over 400 percent in the US in the past five years. Zeki data identifies four small med tech companies to watch.Download the Report
The full 2024 AI Companies Report is available for free download at www.thezeki.com. For expanded insights, see Zeki’s flagship report, the State of AI Talent 2024 and Zeki’s Women in AI 2024 Report for actionable intelligence on the countries, companies, universities, and sectors winning and losing in the race for top AI talent. This intelligence provides organizations with a first mover advantage to identify investment opportunities, accelerate innovation, and acquire premier talent.
About Zeki
Our data contains over one million top scientists, engineers, and researchers working in deep tech in the fields of AI, quantum computing, data engineering, semiconductors and health technology — at more than 40,000 companies globally. Zeki has created 20 innovator scores that measure each individual’s innovation track record, career positioning, skills and reputation. The depth of Zeki data allows us to forecast an individual’s trajectory and potential, using machine learning and advanced analytics. The breadth of Zeki data enables us to benchmark an individual against all their peers globally. Learn more: www.thezeki.com
Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2443633/Zeki_Research_AI_Topics.jpgPhoto – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2443634/Zeki_Research_top_AI_talent.jpgLogo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2367388/4773121/Zeki_Research.jpg
 
 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/calibre-of-deep-tech-talent-proven-to-predict-future-innovation-potential-of-ai-focused-companies-302177916.html

LONDON, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vektor Partners onboards former CEO of Alpine Racing and strategy expert, Laurent Rossi, as Partner and member of the Vektor Partners International Advisory Board.

“We are delighted that Laurent Rossi will be joining Vektor Partners as a Partner, joining Bernd Gottschalk and Roger Spitz on our International Advisory Board. Laurent has decades of experience in the automotive space and deep networks in France, Europe and internationally. We look forward to his contribution and expertise as we further increase our focus on the European deep tech space,” said Sebastian Bihari, General Partner at Vektor Partners.
“I very much look forward to joining Vektor Partners. Vektor Partners consolidates decades of experience across tech, operations, investments, and industry, making us a value-added partner to founders and other investors in this vast and complex space. Some of their portfolio companies such as NoTraffic and Compredict are already setting off the transformational wave that will engulf large parts of European industry. Vektor Partners and I will be part of these exciting developments,” said Laurent Rossi, Partner at Vektor Partners.
About Laurent Rossi
Rossi served as a senior advisor to the Renault Group and is the former Chief Executive Officer of Alpine Racing SAS and Chairman of Alpine Racing Ltd. Rossi previously served as Renault’s Chief Strategy Officer and was appointed CEO in 2021 with the Alpine name joining the Formula 1 grid ahead of the 2021 FIA World Championship season.
He began his career at Renault in Paris before earning his MBA from Harvard Business School and joining Boston Consulting Group, where he worked in the New York office. As an automotive expert, he was a consultant on several strategic and operational assignments, working with major global automakers and parts suppliers. He covered the entire value chain from design to sales, including powertrain strategy, manufacturing, and supply chain.
In 2012, he moved to Google, taking charge of developing commercial relations with major automotive industry companies, initially based in Paris for the Europe region, then in New York for the Americas region. Rossi eventually served as the head of Google’s Global Auto Practice, before returning to Renault in February 2018. After a short period heading the Organization Department, he was appointed as VP of Corporate Strategy and Business Development.
Rossi holds a Master of Science in Fluid Mechanics from ENSEEIHT (Toulouse) and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engines & Petroleum Products from IFP School.
About Vektor Partners
Vektor Partners is a European deep tech VC firm investing in critical technologies driving the global transformation over the next decades, as the world moves towards Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Decarbonization. Vektor backs visionary and global minded founders of scalable B2B businesses operating at the technological frontier of AI-enabled applications, computer vision, software-definability, dual-use technology and next-gen compute power, with a strong focus on economic-resilience and security and defence applications. The firm’s most recent fund is dedicated to opportunities in the transportation, logistics and supply chain space – a sector that is an early adopter of new technologies.
Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2443690/Vektor_Partners_Laurent_Rossi.jpg
 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/vektor-partners-announces-the-appointment-of-laurent-rossi-302177912.html

Recognition as one of SAP´s most strategic implementation partners
BIELEFELD, Germany, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NTT DATA Business Solutions AG announced today that it has been named as a RISE with SAP Validated Partner. This unique recognition acknowledges SAP’s most strategic implementation partners who demonstrate elevated capabilities across RISE with SAP, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), and SAP Business Process Transformation, and leverage the RISE with SAP Methodology, which focuses on clean core principles. NTT DATA Business Solutions has a proven record of successfully delivering implementations in large customer engagements with complex SAP ERP landscapes starting their journey towards RISE with SAP.

“Being recognized as a RISE with SAP Validated Partner demonstrates our ability to deliver essential cloud-based solutions,” said Norbert Rotter, CEO of NTT DATA Business Solutions and EVP NTT DATA, Inc. “RISE with SAP is essential for the digital transformation of our customers. By enabling rapid go-to-market strategies, streamlining operations, and driving innovation, we ensure faster time to value for our customers.”
The recognition confirms that NTT DATA Business Solutions addresses all necessary concepts, process steps, services and tools included in the RISE with SAP Methodology to ensure successful RISE with SAP adoptions. The methodology is designed to provide a consistent approach – from planning to go-live to ongoing operations and evolution – that can meet customers’ business transformation goals leveraging specific implementation stages and success KPIs.
To support customers’ RISE with SAP transformations, SAP is enabling and validating partners to use RISE with SAP Methodology and collaborating closely with these partners on quality and consistency. Thanks to the validation recognition, customers can easily identify partners with deep expertise and experience in large and complex RISE with SAP implementations.
For more information visit SAP News Center.
About NTT DATA Business Solutions
NTT DATA Business Solutions is a leading global IT service provider focused on SAP with a powerful ecosystem of partners. With more than 35 years of in-depth experience, we enable companies worldwide to become Intelligent Enterprises. We deliver end-to-end solutions that accelerate sustainable growth and success – from strategic consulting and implementation to managed services and beyond. As a global strategic SAP partner, we drive innovation and leverage the latest technologies to support our customers individually and across all industries. Our more than 15,300 dedicated employees in over 30 countries work passionately every day to make it happen.
NTT DATA Business Solutions is part of NTT DATA, a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services headquartered in Tokyo. As One NTT DATA we serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping customers innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.
Press Contact: NTT DATA Business Solutions Jasmin StraeterHead of Global CommunicationsNTT DATA Business Solutions AGKönigsbreede 1, 33605 Bielefeld, GermanyT: +49 521 9 14 48 108Email: [email protected] 
 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/ntt-data-named-a-rise-with-sap-validated-partner-302177875.html