Halfspace

Advanced analytics and AI with university research roots

Halfspace works in data, advanced analytics and AI. It is now part of Faculty, which Accenture wholly owns. The team draws on physicists, designers, engineers and computer scientists, and its origins trace back to research at universities including Stanford, Oxford, Harvard, Yale, Imperial and Caltech. It works with organisations to create long-term value from their data.

Decisions made under uncertainty

Advanced analytics and data science turn raw data into actionable insights that support decisions made under uncertainty. In practice, the team applies these methods to operational and commercial questions, from forecasting to bidding.

Generative AI beyond chatbots

The team develops generative AI and agents that streamline complex workflows, and designs and builds AI platforms that can scale securely. It also develops AI strategies to guide organisations through digital and AI transformation, including the implementation and scaling of individual initiatives.

Custom models and forecasting

Projects have included a customised click-through model and bidding engine, built with an advertising business, that adjusts bids programmatically to keep value at its highest. The team has also built a forecast engine for Molslinjen, a ferry operator, that uses AI to forecast demand and earnings across its operations.

Partnerships and projects

The company reports partnerships with NVIDIA and with Microsoft, where it holds specialised AI and machine learning partner status. It has also worked on AI projects with a national football team and with a children's charity.

Research, articles and mission

The team combines expertise from academic research institutions with that of major organisations. Its published articles include pieces on turning generative AI hype into value for a business, and on how AI can strengthen child support work. The stated mission is to bring artificial intelligence to industry and to help clients lead in their fields.