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Zinnov Zones ratings recognize Akkodis' capabilities in several categories, including ER&D Services, Digital Engineering Services, Data & AI and Generative AI Engineering Services, Automotive, Aerospace and EV.
ZURICH, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a leader in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services Ratings for the second consecutive year. This is based on a 360-degree evaluation of ~60 leading Global Technology Service Providers, as part of Zinnov's annual assessment of their prowess and scalability across the ER&D value chain.
Akkodis' complete list of 2024 accolades includes:
- Overall Digital Engineering and Overall ER&D Services, with particular recognition in the Aerospace, Automotive, and EV Verticals
- Digital Engineering and ER&D Services – Europe, Data and AI Engineering, and for the first time, Generative AI Engineering
"It is an honor to be recognized by Zinnov as a leader in ER&D Services for the second year in a row," said Jan Gupta, President of Akkodis. "This year, Akkodis was rated as a leader in eight different categories, including for the first time in Generative AI Engineering, which underscores our commitment to incorporating cutting-edge and emerging technologies into solutions and services that help transform global enterprises." He continued, "By leveraging digitalization and the power of the Smart Industry, we are helping our clients make sharper decisions, create new business models and increase performance."
Sidhant Rastogi, President, Zinnov, commented, "Akkodis has strengthened its position as an ER&D leader with its robust global delivery network and cutting-edge solutions in future mobility. Successes in large-scale e-mobility projects and strategic partnerships for next-gen IoT reflect their relentless focus on innovation. Akkodis continues to differentiate itself by harnessing the power of Generative AI, Data Analytics, and IoT in manufacturing. Additionally, strategic investments in Cybersecurity, Software-Defined Vehicles, and sustainability initiatives, such as hydrogen-powered fuel cells and the Green&Fly program, have further cemented their leadership position in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering."
Published annually to assess the capabilities of Global Technology Service Providers, these ratings are considered to be an industry standard in the global ER&D & Digital Engineering market, providing a comprehensive view of the Global ER&D space while also offering a vertical, horizontal and geographical view across a range of categories. Global business leaders across a variety of verticals use this evaluation to benchmark Service Providers across capabilities and identify strong partners for faster and more efficient deployment of ER&D-led services initiatives.
Media contacts
Anne Friedrich
SVP, Global Head of Communications, Akkodis
M. +4915174633470
E. anne.friedrich@akkodis.com
Lisa Bushka
VP, External Communications, Akkodis
M. +18604630770
E. lisa.bushka@adeccogroup.com
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to the world's industries. We co-create and pioneer solutions that help to solve major challenges, from accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, to improving user and patient centricity. Empowered by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. akkodis.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Twitter
About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). www.adeccogroup.com
About Zinnov
Founded in 2002, Zinnov is a global management consulting and strategy advisory firm with a presence in New York, Santa Clara, Seattle, Houston, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Paris, and Pune. With a team of experienced consultants, subject matter experts, and research professionals, Zinnov has partnered with Global Enterprises, Fortune 2000 companies, Global System Integrators, and Private Equity firms across their value creation journeys to develop actionable insights – across revenue, talent, innovation, scale, and optimization. For more information, visit Zinnov.
Zinnov Zones ratings recognize Akkodis' capabilities in several categories, including ER&D Services, Digital Engineering Services, Data & AI and Generative AI Engineering Services, Automotive, Aerospace and EV.
ZURICH, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a leader in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services Ratings for the second consecutive year. This is based on a 360-degree evaluation of ~60 leading Global Technology Service Providers, as part of Zinnov's annual assessment of their prowess and scalability across the ER&D value chain.
Akkodis' complete list of 2024 accolades includes:
- Overall Digital Engineering and Overall ER&D Services, with particular recognition in the Aerospace, Automotive, and EV Verticals
- Digital Engineering and ER&D Services – Europe, Data and AI Engineering, and for the first time, Generative AI Engineering
"It is an honor to be recognized by Zinnov as a leader in ER&D Services for the second year in a row," said Jan Gupta, President of Akkodis. "This year, Akkodis was rated as a leader in eight different categories, including for the first time in Generative AI Engineering, which underscores our commitment to incorporating cutting-edge and emerging technologies into solutions and services that help transform global enterprises." He continued, "By leveraging digitalization and the power of the Smart Industry, we are helping our clients make sharper decisions, create new business models and increase performance."
Sidhant Rastogi, President, Zinnov, commented, "Akkodis has strengthened its position as an ER&D leader with its robust global delivery network and cutting-edge solutions in future mobility. Successes in large-scale e-mobility projects and strategic partnerships for next-gen IoT reflect their relentless focus on innovation. Akkodis continues to differentiate itself by harnessing the power of Generative AI, Data Analytics, and IoT in manufacturing. Additionally, strategic investments in Cybersecurity, Software-Defined Vehicles, and sustainability initiatives, such as hydrogen-powered fuel cells and the Green&Fly program, have further cemented their leadership position in the 2024 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering."
Published annually to assess the capabilities of Global Technology Service Providers, these ratings are considered to be an industry standard in the global ER&D & Digital Engineering market, providing a comprehensive view of the Global ER&D space while also offering a vertical, horizontal and geographical view across a range of categories. Global business leaders across a variety of verticals use this evaluation to benchmark Service Providers across capabilities and identify strong partners for faster and more efficient deployment of ER&D-led services initiatives.
Media contacts
Anne Friedrich
SVP, Global Head of Communications, Akkodis
M. +4915174633470
E. anne.friedrich@akkodis.com
Lisa Bushka
VP, External Communications, Akkodis
M. +18604630770
E. lisa.bushka@adeccogroup.com
About Akkodis
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Consulting, Solutions, Talent, and Academy services. Headquartered in Switzerland and part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis is a trusted tech partner to the world's industries. We co-create and pioneer solutions that help to solve major challenges, from accelerating the clean energy transition and green mobility, to improving user and patient centricity. Empowered by a culture of inclusion and diversity, our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. akkodis.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Twitter
About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). www.adeccogroup.com
About Zinnov
Founded in 2002, Zinnov is a global management consulting and strategy advisory firm with a presence in New York, Santa Clara, Seattle, Houston, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Gurgaon, Paris, and Pune. With a team of experienced consultants, subject matter experts, and research professionals, Zinnov has partnered with Global Enterprises, Fortune 2000 companies, Global System Integrators, and Private Equity firms across their value creation journeys to develop actionable insights – across revenue, talent, innovation, scale, and optimization. For more information, visit Zinnov.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Akkodis Recognized as a Leader by Zinnov for its ER&D and Digital Engineering Services
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Landmark Project Across Four Governorates to Boost Power Plant Output by 50%, Easing Chronic Electricity Shortages
SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric has broken ground on the Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project in Iraq. As the project's contractor, Shanghai Electric is upgrading power plants across four Iraqi governorates by transforming simple-cycle units into combined-cycle systems. The expansion will add a total capacity of 625 megawatts (MW) and is designed to boost overall plant efficiency by approximately 50%, generating an additional 5 billion kilowatt-hprojours (kWh) of electricity annually without increasing fuel consumption. This initiative is poised to significantly alleviate the country's persistent electricity shortages.
"The pressing need for energy security and development in Iraq is clear. We are honored that our efficient combined-cycle technology is recognized as instrumental in modernizing this critical infrastructure," said a spokesperson for Shanghai Electric. "This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting the energy security and green development of Belt and Road countries through technological innovation."
Iraq, a major Middle Eastern oil producer, has faced severe power shortages for over three decades. Most of its power plants rely on natural gas, yet domestic gas development lags, creating a heavy dependence on imports. This power deficit has become a persistent challenge to people's livelihoods and a bottleneck for national reconstruction and economic growth.
The Shanghai Electric-contracted expansion project along the Euphrates River broke ground early this year and covers the Iraqi governorates of Najaf, Karbala, Babylon, and Al-Qadisiyyah, with all upgrades centered on advanced combined-cycle technology. Core equipment has now arrived on site, and construction is advancing through the collaboration of Chinese and Iraqi teams. Since its commencement, the project has drawn considerable attention from the Iraqi government and public.
Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel has praised the project's strategic importance, stating, "This initiative is highly significant for improving Iraq's power supply and optimizing its electricity infrastructure. Once operational, it will effectively reduce Iraq's reliance on imported natural gas and lower its fuel costs for power generation."
At the power plant in Najaf, the upgrade utilizes high-temperature exhaust from existing gas turbines as a heat source. The exhaust is directed through heat recovery steam generators to produce high-pressure steam, which then drives a new steam turbine to create additional electricity. This combined-cycle process increases output and efficiency without extra fuel and reduces the thermal pollution from the original units.
Naseem Ayad, the Iraqi project manager at the Najaf site, said, "Chinese equipment and power technology help us reuse high-temperature exhaust, boosting generation capacity while reducing thermal pollution. This project sets a benchmark for power plant upgrades in Iraq and reflects local hopes for more reliable electricity and better living conditions."
At the Karbala site, core equipment such as heat recovery steam generators and direct air-cooled condensers have been delivered. This project phase marks one of Iraq's first combined-cycle expansions to fully utilize Chinese equipment and standards, with core systems designed and manufactured in China. This will effectively drive the overseas deployment of Chinese equipment and enhance the recognition of Chinese standards in Iraq.
Upon completion, the project is expected to improve local livelihoods, support post-war reconstruction, and lay a robust energy foundation for Iraq's industrial recovery and economic growth.
Shanghai Electric remains dedicated to supporting sustainable development in Belt and Road regions and worldwide through advanced, efficient, and eco-friendly energy technologies.
For more information, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/.
Landmark Project Across Four Governorates to Boost Power Plant Output by 50%, Easing Chronic Electricity Shortages
SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric has broken ground on the Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project in Iraq. As the project's contractor, Shanghai Electric is upgrading power plants across four Iraqi governorates by transforming simple-cycle units into combined-cycle systems. The expansion will add a total capacity of 625 megawatts (MW) and is designed to boost overall plant efficiency by approximately 50%, generating an additional 5 billion kilowatt-hprojours (kWh) of electricity annually without increasing fuel consumption. This initiative is poised to significantly alleviate the country's persistent electricity shortages.
"The pressing need for energy security and development in Iraq is clear. We are honored that our efficient combined-cycle technology is recognized as instrumental in modernizing this critical infrastructure," said a spokesperson for Shanghai Electric. "This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting the energy security and green development of Belt and Road countries through technological innovation."
Iraq, a major Middle Eastern oil producer, has faced severe power shortages for over three decades. Most of its power plants rely on natural gas, yet domestic gas development lags, creating a heavy dependence on imports. This power deficit has become a persistent challenge to people's livelihoods and a bottleneck for national reconstruction and economic growth.
The Shanghai Electric-contracted expansion project along the Euphrates River broke ground early this year and covers the Iraqi governorates of Najaf, Karbala, Babylon, and Al-Qadisiyyah, with all upgrades centered on advanced combined-cycle technology. Core equipment has now arrived on site, and construction is advancing through the collaboration of Chinese and Iraqi teams. Since its commencement, the project has drawn considerable attention from the Iraqi government and public.
Iraqi Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel has praised the project's strategic importance, stating, "This initiative is highly significant for improving Iraq's power supply and optimizing its electricity infrastructure. Once operational, it will effectively reduce Iraq's reliance on imported natural gas and lower its fuel costs for power generation."
At the power plant in Najaf, the upgrade utilizes high-temperature exhaust from existing gas turbines as a heat source. The exhaust is directed through heat recovery steam generators to produce high-pressure steam, which then drives a new steam turbine to create additional electricity. This combined-cycle process increases output and efficiency without extra fuel and reduces the thermal pollution from the original units.
Naseem Ayad, the Iraqi project manager at the Najaf site, said, "Chinese equipment and power technology help us reuse high-temperature exhaust, boosting generation capacity while reducing thermal pollution. This project sets a benchmark for power plant upgrades in Iraq and reflects local hopes for more reliable electricity and better living conditions."
At the Karbala site, core equipment such as heat recovery steam generators and direct air-cooled condensers have been delivered. This project phase marks one of Iraq's first combined-cycle expansions to fully utilize Chinese equipment and standards, with core systems designed and manufactured in China. This will effectively drive the overseas deployment of Chinese equipment and enhance the recognition of Chinese standards in Iraq.
Upon completion, the project is expected to improve local livelihoods, support post-war reconstruction, and lay a robust energy foundation for Iraq's industrial recovery and economic growth.
Shanghai Electric remains dedicated to supporting sustainable development in Belt and Road regions and worldwide through advanced, efficient, and eco-friendly energy technologies.
For more information, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Shanghai Electric Powers Up Iraq's Energy Future with Major 625MW Efficiency Upgrade
