PwC opens Shanghai AI Innovation Centre to drive AI-led value creation

Evalueserve's Gururaj Bhat on leveraging AI, domain expertise to drive value

Evalueserve's Gururaj Bhat on leveraging AI, domain expertise to drive value Larry Dignan Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 02:00 Larry Dignan Editor in Chief of Constellation Insights Constellation Research Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of Constellation Insights at Constellation Research, where he leads editorial coverage focused on enterprise technology, digital transformation, and emerging trends shaping the future of business. He oversees research-drive…

Value creation key to harnessing AI potential

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei SA Connect 2026 in Sandton – We are living in the golden era of artificial intelligence (AI), and South Africa is well-positioned to seize real value from the technology. Studies show that AI could contribute as much as R1,4-trillion to the South African economy 2030, adding between 200 000 and 400 000 new jobs. “It is the new engine for economic growth,” says Kui Zheng, deputy-GM of Huawei SA. “And South Africa …

PwC opens Shanghai AI Innovation Centre to drive AI-led value creation

PwC China has opened its AI Innovation Centre in Shanghai, positioning the new facility as a “key engine” of AI-led value creation. The centre brings together internal research and development capabilities as well as broad-based industry support to create AI solutions designed for local market demand. It draws on PwC’s global network, linking domestic innovation with international best practices. The aim is to help companies across sectors captu…