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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KPMG in Canada acquires LlamaZOO Interactive
KPMG in Canada has acquired the assets and technologies of LlamaZOO Interactive, strengthening its digital twin offerings. The acquisition equips organisations with AI-enabled spatial business intelligence systems and digital mapping tools designed to support decision-making. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been revealed. LlamaZOO, with more than ten years of expertise in spatial business intelligence (SBI), provides a proprietary technology platform and software products. These products enable organisations to make informed decisions quickly by offering contextual experiences with complex data sets in 2D and 3D digital twins. Digital twins mirror physical objects, allowing companies to leverage real-time data from multiple sources. Through machine learning and AI, the technology simulates real-world scenarios, improving operational efficiency and productivity via an intuitive interface. Matt Grant, director of digital twins and spatial computing at KPMG in Canada, will lead the firm's enhanced Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE). The centre will focus on developing and deploying digital twin and spatial business intelligence systems for clients across Canada, particularly in industries critical to the country's productivity, energy, infrastructure, and trade sectors, with a global outlook, the company said. LlamaZOO's team of seven, including co-founders Charles Lavigne and Kevin Oke, has joined KPMG's Ignition hub for innovation and advanced technologies, operating from KPMG's Victoria office. Grant said: 'The addition of LlamaZOO's technology and expertise allows KPMG to combine its artificial intelligence discipline with real-time 2D and 3D digital twin technologies. This positions KPMG to support Canadian and global organisations with immersive tools that enable intelligent decision-making, scenario planning and analysis. 'Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and global trade disruptions, scenario planning is more critical than ever for Canadian organisations. Digital twin technology can help create strategies for all types of scenarios by using data to assess various outcomes and support better, faster and more informed decisions, which ultimately leads to higher productivity and lower costs,' he added. KPMG in Canada will also showcase LlamaZOO's spatial business intelligence technology at the upcoming Web Summit Vancouver from May 27-30 at Booth E147. "KPMG in Canada acquires LlamaZOO Interactive" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
KPMG in Canada acquires LlamaZOO Interactive, bolstering its digital twin capabilities Français
Acquisition positions KPMG to support Canadian and global organizations with AI-powered digital twins for scenario planning and intelligent decision-making. VANCOUVER, B.C., May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - KPMG in Canada acquired the assets and technologies of LlamaZOO Interactive, bolstering the firm's digital twin capabilities by empowering organizations with AI-enabled spatial business intelligence systems and digital mapping decision-making tools. With over a decade of expertise in Spatial Business Intelligence (SBI), LlamaZOO uses a proprietary technology platform and family of software products to empower organizations to make high-quality decisions faster by facilitating contextual experiences with large and complex data sets within 2D and 3D digital twins. Digital twins accurately reflect physical objects, enabling companies to harness real-time data from various sources. By simulating real-world scenarios through machine learning and artificial intelligence, the technology facilitates enhanced operational efficiency and productivity with an intuitive user interface. The integration of an AI-driven layer supports robust scenario planning and enhanced decision-making processes. "The addition of LlamaZOO's technology and expertise allows KPMG to combine its artificial intelligence discipline with real-time 2D and 3D digital twin technologies. This positions KPMG to support Canadian and global organizations with immersive tools that enable intelligent decision-making, scenario planning and analysis," says Matt Grant, Director of Digital Twins and Spatial Computing at KPMG in Canada. "Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and global trade disruptions, scenario planning is more critical than ever for Canadian organizations. Digital twin technology can help create strategies for all types of scenarios by using data to assess various outcomes and support better, faster and more informed decisions, which ultimately leads to higher productivity and lower costs," he adds. Mr. Grant will lead the firm's newly enhanced Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE). The Centre will support the development and deployment of digital twin and spatial business intelligence systems for KPMG clients across Canada – with a focus on industries vital to Canada's productivity and energy, infrastructure and trade future – and globally. Charles Lavigne, LlamaZOO's co-founder who joined KPMG says KPMG's experience in digital twins, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies complements LlamaZOO's expertise, and the acquisition will benefit Canadian and global organizations by providing them with new tools and insights to make more informed business decisions. "With this acquisition, KPMG's and LlamaZOO's shared vision of making Canadian and global organizations more agile, innovative and productive takes a major leap forward. We look forward to building new possibilities together," Mr. Lavigne says. Marc Low, Director of Innovation and Emerging Technology at KPMG Ignition Vancouver, and the firm's AI Client & Market Development Leader for British Columbia, says that the acquisition, together with KPMG's recently announced Agentic AI Engine is a major step in advancing intelligent business systems. "Digital twins are becoming the data and digital platforms for agentic AI to develop and thrive – environments where real-world data, spatial intelligence and AI combine to train, test and deploy systems with increasing autonomy. By integrating LlamaZOO's platform into KPMG in Canada's Agentic AI Engine, we are helping Canadian and global organizations build operational resilience and unlock new opportunities in scenario planning, simulation and decision intelligence," Mr. Low says. Ian Wilshaw, a partner in KPMG's Deal Advisory practice and Advisory Business Unit leader in the GVA, says, "In addition to acquiring LlamaZOO's cutting-edge technology, we're investing in a team with a strong track record of innovation. With access to KPMG's national platform and global reach, the LlamaZOO team will be better positioned to innovate and scale in Canada and help more Canadian organizations compete with confidence. We're excited to work together and help grow Canada's vibrant tech ecosystem," Mr. Wilshaw adds. LlamaZOO's team of seven, including co-founders Charles Lavigne and Kevin Oke joined KPMG's Ignition hub for innovation and advanced technologies and will operate out of KPMG's Victoria office. KPMG in Canada will showcase LlamaZOO's spatial business intelligence technology at Web Summit Vancouver on May 27-30 at Booth E147. About KPMG in Canada KPMG LLP, a limited liability partnership, is a full-service Audit, Tax and Advisory firm owned and operated by Canadians. For over 150 years, our professionals have provided consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to Canadians, inspiring confidence, empowering change, and driving innovation. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better, KPMG employs more than 10,000 people in over 40 locations across Canada, serving private- and public-sector clients. KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. The firm is established under the laws of Ontario and is a member of KPMG's global organization of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a private English company limited by guarantee. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. For more information, see For media inquiries: Alannah Page National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada (306) 934-6255 [email protected] Roula Meditskos National Communications and Media Relations KPMG in Canada 416-549-7982 [email protected] SOURCE KPMG LLP
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Inside the Investigation: St. David's lobbyist worked to shut down new Austin hospital bollard law
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A KXAN investigation reveals that two months after a deadly crash into an Austin hospital, the same hospital system had a near miss. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigator Matt Grant explains the lengths the hospital went to attempting to stop a local law aimed at making medical facilities safer. Preventing Disaster: Austin hospital crash among 300+ in US since 2014 KXAN Investigates: St. David's lobbyist worked to shut down new Austin hospital bollard law 'No bollards in place.' Second crash at St. David's hospital in Austin months after deadly incident Join KXAN Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley every Friday at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube, Facebook, or for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team. You can also listen to KXAN's investigative podcast, highlighting some of our award-winning team's latest reports exposing corruption, safety concerns, and system failures across Texas. We also feature audio versions of our weekly 'Inside the Investigation' discussion with the journalists working on those stories. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Inside the Investigation: Senate panel hears testimony on hospital bollard bill sparked by KXAN
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a year-long KXAN investigation into safety gaps at hospitals across Texas, lawmakers are hearing testimony from the team behind the reporting. This week on Inside the Investigation – KXAN Investigator Matt Grant explains the momentum behind a bill that would require safety bollards at nearly every hospital in the state and why one hospital advocacy group doesn't want to see it pass. Senate panel hears testimony on hospital bollard bill sparked by KXAN Preventing Disaster: Austin hospital crash among 300+ in US since 2014 After NOLA attack, Congressman discusses bollard protections Join KXAN Investigative Reporter Kelly Wiley every Friday at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube, Facebook, or for a live recap of the latest headlines and in-depth reporting from the KXAN Investigates team. You can also listen to KXAN's investigative podcast, highlighting some of our award-winning team's latest reports exposing corruption, safety concerns, and system failures across Texas. We also feature audio versions of our weekly 'Inside the Investigation' discussion with the journalists working on those stories. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
