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AI innovator joins Arsenal Women as its first official intelligent automation partner

ABBYY , a leader in intelligent automation , joins the Arsenal family , becoming the official intelligent automation partner of Arsenal Women . ABBYY and Arsenal are both recognised leaders in their fields , redefining what it takes to change the game through continuous innovation and commitment to excellence . The partnership will leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence to deliver outstanding experiences to Arsenal supporters globally and make a positive impact in the community .

Over its 30-year history , ABBYY has helped more than 10,000 companies worldwide , including many in the Fortune 500 , to transform business-critical data into intelligent actionable outcomes allowing them to focus on what matters most – serving their customers . ABBYY technology can instantly read and understand data from documents , like a human , eliminating repetitive processes and freeing up valuable time for more creative tasks . As the official intelligent automation partner of Arsenal Women , ABBYY will continue to work together with Arsenal to implement AI solutions across the club to streamline and optimise tasks such as document processing .
ABBYY and Arsenal Women will collaborate on sport , social and education programmes focused on technology education , career development and positively impacting the lives of young people in local communities . They will also partner on a global campaign , ‘ Game Changers ’, to demonstrate what is possible when you redefine the future through innovation , collaboration and grit . Additionally , ABBYY will be Arsenal Women ’ s match day presenting partner and have a visual presence at Arsenal Women ’ s fixtures at Emirates Stadium and Meadow Park .

Smart Tech fatigue putting consumers off buying , research finds

Millions of consumers are being put off purchasing Smart Technology for their homes due to feeling overwhelmed with the products currently available on the market , new research has found .

Despite two-thirds of UK homeowners already owning at least one piece of Smart Tech , many are hesitant about purchasing more due to being worried about cost ( 43 %), the wealth of devices on offer
( 39 %), their ability to correctly install the products themselves ( 39 %) and potential security risks ( 37 %).
Detailed in the Homes Unhooked PR and Marketing Report , released by Unhooked Communications , the research also shows that despite concerns , more than half of people hope to buy new Smart Technology for their home in the next 12 months . Drivers for purchasing include increased convenience ( 16 %), enhanced security ( 15 %), to improve energy efficiency ( 15 %) and to create a customised home ( 8 %).
Topping the list of planned purchases are Smart Doorbells ( 23 %), Smart Lightbulbs ( 18 %), external cameras ( 17 %), Smart Plugs ( 14 %) and alarm systems and locks ( 13 %).
Claire Gamble , MD of Unhooked Communications , said : “ With technology advancing at such a rapid pace , it ’ s an exciting time for businesses manufacturing , supplying and selling Smart Home products and services . Although many people are embracing tech for the home , some are too overwhelmed by the choice and worried about issues such as integrating and using the devices , security and cost . Understanding these concerns can help marketing teams to tailor their messaging and develop content .”
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