Emerging technologies

The next-generation digital

PwC’s emerging technologies services offer integrated, end-to-end solutions from strategy and innovation through to execution to solve our clients’ most complex and pressing business challenges.

What do emerging technologies mean to your business?

Emerging technology strategy needs to be a core part of every company’s corporate strategy. Business executives must sort through the noise to make clear-headed decisions about the most relevant technologies that will sustain revenue growth and enhance business operations. But with the torrent of tech breakthroughs, how can you even begin to make sense of individual technologies?

To help companies focus their efforts, PwC analysed more than 150 emerging technologies to pinpoint what we call the “Essential Eight + One.” These are the technologies we believe every organisation must consider. While each company’s strategy for how to best exploit them will vary, these technologies will have the most significant global impact across industries.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems that exhibit human-like intelligence.

Our experience

PwC’s AI Accelerator develops AI proof of concepts to complex business problems for clients. Our core capabilities:

Machine learning
Deep learning
Natural language processing (NLP)
Natural language understanding (NLU)
Natural language generation (NLG)
Data at scale
Simulation
AI Strategy

Blockchain technology is a public distributed ledger where transactions are recorded and confirmed anonymously.

Our experience

We deliver blockchain services to clients from shaping strategy to building signature solutions. Our core capabilities:

Crypto currency and payments
Smart contracts (trade finance, etc.)
Supply chain
Digital identity
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
Assurance
DLT analytics
DLT security

Virtual reality (VR) is a simulation of a 3D image or complete environment where a user can interact in a seemingly realistic way.

Our experience

PwC can work with clients to identify and seize opportunities to invest in VR technology. Our core capabilities:

VR research and trends
VR strategy
VR innovation workshop
VR prototyping and proofs of concept
VR vendor evaluation
VR analytics and biometrics

Augmented reality (AR) is the addition, or augmentation, of the physical world via a data or graphical overlay of information or visuals.

Our experience

PwC can work with clients to identify and seize opportunities to invest in AR technology. Our core capabilities:

AR research and trends
AR strategy
AR innovation workshop
AR prototyping and proof of concept
AR vendor evaluation analysis

The Internet of Things (IoT) extends internet connectivity to a diverse range of devices and everyday things.

Our experience

We work with clients to create and deploy IoT strategies and solutions. Our core capabilities:

IoT and IIoT strategy
Product development roadmap and planning
Technical design
Functional design and implementation
Operating model design and implementation
Testing and certification

Robotics is the combination of engineering and computer science to create, design, and operate mechanical devices, i.e., robots.

Our experience

PwC works with clients to explore the value of robotics solutions and create and execute automation strategies. Our core capabilities:

Robotics / Intelligent Automation strategy
Robotics opportunity assessment
Robotics operating model
Robotics training
Robotics risk and control
Human capital strategy

Drones are devices that participate in flight or movement without the presence of a pilot.

Our experience

PwC’s Drone Powered Solutions provides end-to-end solutions to give clients a new level of insight. Our core capabilities:

Delivery software
Geospatial and image analytics
Data processing and integration
Strategic and regulatory consulting
Drone technology integration and operations
Data delivery and reporting

3D printing (3DP) is the process of creating a three dimensional object by successively printing layers of materials on one another until an object is formed.

Our experience

PwC co-creates with clients to develop a 3DP strategy to solve complex industry challenges and helps to drive execution. Our core capabilities:

3DP business case
3DP strategy and operating model
Supply chain optimisation
Technology vendor analysis
3DP pilot and proof of concept

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) involves applying technology to automate workflows in order to increase productivity and efficiency.

Our experience

PwC has significant experience delivering RPA solutions to our clients and a market opportunity to grow this business. Our core capabilities:

RPA strategy development
RPA assessment
RPA tool implementation
Managed services
RPA vendor evaluation
Bot development

Technological disruption in business world

Technological disruption is not new. World history has always been shaped by technological innovations. So, why is what's happening today attracting such wide-spread attention and commentary, both from optimists who foresee a golden age of opportunity and also from those who are concerned or uncertain about what the future may mean for them?

What's different this time? More from Andrew Watkins, ‎Technology and Disruption Leader for PwC China and Hong Kong.

Intelligent Archive - Compliant messaging + intelligent chat assistant

In today's connected world, client facing staff are heavily reliant on mobile messaging as a communication tool to build and maintain their relationships with their clients. Client expectations on connectivity and communications has popularised the use of instant messaging apps.

Unmonitored communications via third party communication channels have expanded the compliance challenge for modern financial institutions. Regulators are beginning to take notice and explore issuing further guidance on electronic communications. PwC China’s first FinTech application gives bankers a compliant way to connect with their clients where they are, on mobile.