The Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri has signed a agreement with Accenture, one of the world's leading companies of professional services, for the establishment of a joint venture of Fincantieri Ingenium which will be 70% owned by Fincantieri NexTech, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, and 30% from Accenture. The agreement - explained the two parties - stems from the memorandum of understanding signed in July 2024 and combines expertise technology of Fincantieri in the naval sector with advanced Accenture's digital skills ( of 30 July 2024).

In particular, Fincantieri Ingenium was created to accelerate the digital transformation in the cruise, defence and port infrastructure and to play a key role in the in the implementation of the strategy envisaged in the business plan of Fincantieri. The goal is to strengthen the offer of digital services and systems based on the most technologies, including artificial intelligence, by optimising the entire supply chain through the use of data and transformation of trials. The intent is to combine the extensive experience of Accenture in the field of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, connectivity and IoT, cybersecurity and service design with the specific technological expertise of Fincantieri in the naval and naval sector of the defense.

Among the first strategic initiatives of the new company there is the development of Navis Sapiens, the digital ecosystem designed for new generation ships and for the upgrade of the existing fleet. The project is divided into three dimensions: development of a portfolio of application services to optimize operational efficiency and lifecycle management of ships, and ground infrastructure; the creation of a platform digital technology capable of enabling the use of applications and Enable advanced intelligence-based features ensuring IT security and, finally, a marketplace to create a platform for the exchange of solutions, including third parties, with the aim of offering high-quality services added value and enable new business models for the entire maritime ecosystem. The first ship equipped with Navis Sapiens will enter service by the end of this year.

In a synergistic way with respect to Navis Sapiens, it is expected and the enhancement of connectivity and exchange real-time data between ships and the terrestrial ecosystem - including ports and construction sites - through a solution of Sea-land interoperability aimed at increasing efficiency inter-functional processes. Accenture and Fincantieri have highlighted that this project will allow, among other things, to strengthen the competitiveness of Italian ports, improving efficiency along the entire value chain, both maritime and and the performance of port operations.