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IRVINE, California \u2014 Advantage Solutions has acquired Strong Analytics<\/a><\/u>, a provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science services for leading brands in consumer goods and retail, automotive, hospitality, marketing and advertising, pharmaceuticals, technology and other industries.<\/p>\n

Strengthening Data and Technology Capabilities Across Industries<\/h2>\n

The agency helps its clients design, create and deploy custom, end-to-end machine learning and AI products and solutions \u2014 expanding Advantage\u2019s expertise in AI in retail through applied solutions and innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrong Analytics\u2019 data scientists and engineers have solved challenges as diverse as retail inventory optimization and multichannel marketing personalization,\u201d said Gary Colen, president, marketing and digital commerce solutions for Advantage Solutions. \u201cTheir reputation for delivering high-value business solutions based on using data differently is well earned and we consider them key to our ability to continuously and proactively identify and address our clients\u2019 and customers\u2019 business opportunities and obstacles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delivering High-Value, Custom Solutions at Speed and Scale<\/h3>\n

Founded by data scientists Brock Ferguson and Jacob Zweig, Strong Analytics works with organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms. Its work focuses on applying state-of-the-art innovations in machine learning \u2014 in areas such as deep learning, natural language processing and reinforcement learning \u2014 to automation and optimization problems. Among the agency\u2019s areas of expertise are AI strategy and leadership, data analytics, data engineering, machine learning engineering and DevOps and architecture.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrong Analytics and Advantage share an unwavering dedication to clients and a penchant for collaboration,\u201d Ferguson said. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited about coming together to bring added value to Advantage\u2019s clients and help them solve their most difficult and complex problems \u2014 in weeks, not years.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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