Capgemini teams with Mistral AI, Microsoft for enterprise AI
PARIS, FRANCE — Capgemini, Microsoft, and Mistral AI have announced a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of generative AI technologies across industries.
The strategic partnership marks a significant expansion in enterprise AI adoption, combining Capgemini’s transformation expertise, Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, and Mistral AI’s language models.
Global reach and market impact
Capgemini, a global technology services giant with 340,000 employees across 50 countries, reported consolidated revenues of €5.38 billion (US$5.82 billion) for Q3 2024. The company’s expertise in business transformation and technology services will be crucial in implementing AI solutions at scale.
Microsoft, which generated $245 billion in revenue in FY2024, brings its powerful Azure cloud platform and AI Studio to the partnership.
Mistral AI, a growing French AI company valued at $6 billion, contributes its innovative language models and has achieved an estimated annual revenue of $29.9 million.
Strategic focus and innovation
The collaboration aims to address specific challenges in highly regulated industries while ensuring cost efficiency and security.
“Our models, which offer unparalleled customization and robust multilingual capabilities, combined with Microsoft’s powerful cloud platform and Capgemini’s deep industry insights and business transformation expertise, are essential for global organizations on their journey to AI adoption,” said Arthur Mensch, Cofounder and CEO of Mistral AI.
The initiative will initially focus on European markets before expanding to North America. It will leverage Capgemini’s RAISE platform to deploy secure and reliable AI solutions.
“Our RAISE platform is designed to enable organizations to leverage Gen AI models effectively while ensuring security and compliance,” said Fernando Alvarez, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Capgemini and Group Executive Board member.
“This collaboration reflects our dedication to helping clients implement advanced technologies that drive growth and business value across the globe.”
By combining their expertise, Capgemini, Mistral AI, and Microsoft aim to deliver AI-powered solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and enable growth for organizations worldwide.
