Q: Yesterday CGI Group announced that they have partnered with Helsinki University Hospital to produce an AI solution for analyzing brain CT scans and detecting brain hemorrhages. They noted that the solution may be offered to hospitals around the world and that it may also be used to advance the development of other AI-based healthcare solutions in the future.
This seems like an interesting new field for CGI and I am wondering if you think it is of significance in their future growth.
This seems like an interesting new field for CGI and I am wondering if you think it is of significance in their future growth.
5i Research Answer:
It is interesting, but is likely (for now) a very small market. But certainly we expect CGI to not stand still, and continue to move into any area where AI can add benefits. As a consultant/integration company, we expect business will be robust as its large client base seeks help in navigating the fast changing AI field. CGI does not fully disclose/breakdown its R&D spending, but we imagine it is looking at this area very closely and dedicating resources to it.