Fujitsu India in AI

As you are aware, in my role of heading AI at Fujitsu India AI, I had put extensive efforts in building team, and it is now fruitful. Sharing some of my experience.

Fujitsu India employs a comprehensive and innovative approach to enhancing the workforce’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise. Central to our strategy are our internal programs, which include a strategic training initiative targeting members yet to be engaged in projects. These individuals engage in a meticulously planned, structured training program, sometimes lasting several months, including internal or external training as needed to upgrade their AI skills through a targeted approach.

For years, we have been fostering a learning culture by conducting weekly knowledge sessions. In these sessions, team members share their project experiences and research findings or discuss AI topics. This practice nurtures continuous learning and significantly expands our collective knowledge of AI.

A crucial facet of our upskilling efforts includes both internal and external paper-writing competitions. These competitions stimulate creativity and encourage cutting-edge research, significantly enhancing our members’ skills. Our on-the-job training approach complements this, providing team members with hands-on experience to apply their learning in real-world scenarios. Furthermore, we actively encourage our associates to participate in conferences and industry events, which exposes them to global trends and invaluable networking opportunities. This broadens their understanding of AI and keeps them connected with the wider AI community.

Also, to nurture our future data science leaders, our experienced Data Scientists cultivate the next generation of talents, ensuring a continuous and skilled leadership pipeline.

External hiring also plays a pivotal role in our strategy, introducing fresh talent and new perspectives to our AI endeavors. This approach ensures that our team remains abreast of the latest AI developments. Apart from this, we do regular interactions with university to jointly understand each other advancements.

This dynamic AI upskilling strategy enhances our workforce’s skills and primes them to lead and innovate. Fujitsu India, through internal training, external engagement, and leadership cultivation, is not merely adapting to the AI revolution; we are actively sculpting it, poised to confront present and future challenges with midterm and long-term vision and seize forthcoming opportunities.

Having established a strong foundation in AI through comprehensive upskilling initiatives, Fujitsu India is now well-positioned to deliver impactful solutions to our customers. The Fujitsu’s Kozuchi AI Platform exemplifies this commitment on Fujitsu Global level, harnessing the expertise of our skilled workforce to empower businesses with the power of AI.

Let me discuss a few so that you can understand how Fujitsu Global is providing its AI technology to the customer. We launched Fujitsu’s Kozuchi AI Platform that represents our commitment to advancing our customers in AI technology. It encapsulates our dedication to delivering accessible, practical, and impactful AI solutions. Our vision for this platform is symbolized by the “Uchide no kozuchi”, or magic mallet, reflecting our aim to deliver AI solutions that turn challenges into opportunities.  Through this platform, we strive to unlock new potential, drive innovation, and ensure our clients’ investments in Fujitsu yield substantial and continuous returns in the AI era.

This innovative platform, comprising two key elements – the AI Innovation Components and the AI Core Engines – is central to our strategy of empowering businesses with AI.

The AI Innovation Components, a collection of advanced AI technologies, are designed to address unique business challenges. Fujitsu developed and enriched these components with standardized technologies from Open-Source Software and our partners. They are geared for quick Proof of Concept (PoC) realization, enabling businesses to test and validate AI solutions tailored to their needs rapidly.

Complementing these components, the AI Core Engines, built on Fujitsu’s advanced AI research, are the cornerstone of our AI capabilities. These engines provide a solid base for developing and implementing AI solutions, allowing direct customer usage.

Our dedication to ethical AI practices is integral to deploying AI solutions. Fujitsu has established an AI Ethics and Governance Office, recognizing the critical importance of responsible AI. This office ensures the safe and secure deployment of AI and cutting-edge technologies, underscoring our commitment to responsible innovation in society. This reflects our responsibility towards ethical AI deployment and assures our customers that their solutions are aligned with the highest ethical standards.

Additionally, we have offerings on Explainable AI frameworks like Wide Learning, DeepTensors etc. that also provide a reason for our customers to trust us.

These platforms and many others that we have are creating a pathway to rapid business validation, growth, and competitive advantage, aligning every step with our customers’ business goals.

Connect me on Amitkumar Shrivastava, Head of AI, Fujitsu Fellow & Global Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer