Accuritas Global Solutions Selected as a Finalist for the 2016 Lloyd's List Global Big Data Award

Accuritas recognized for helping global shipping leaders to adapt, modernize and transform into data driven businesses in the age of big data

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuritas Global Solutions ("Accuritas") was named as a finalist for the 2016 Lloyd's List Intelligence Global Big Data Award, one of the most respected awards within the international shipping and maritime industry. Accuritas was chosen and recognized for its work, innovation, and achievements globally in the maritime industry specifically in the areas of big data, analytics, data management, and business intelligence. The Lloyd's List Global Awards showcase and reward the best talent and achievements in shipping over the last year. The awards are a vibrant celebration of the key players in global shipping and are recognized worldwide as a significant mark of success. The big data award recognizes companies that have influenced the worldwide shipping industry in the last year with demonstrated examples of innovation drawn from big data and applied to the benefit of shipping. Accuritas joins a distinguished list of award finalists and shipping industry leaders including AkzoNobel's Marine Coating's Business International, ClassNK , ClearMetal, CMA CGM, DNV GL, Quintiq and Totem Plus.

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"We are pleased and honored that Accuritas has been recognized as a finalist for this very prestigious global award," said Jess Hurwitz, Accuritas' Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing and CTO. "This recognition is a true testament to our success in bringing innovative data solutions to the global shipping industry. We are proud and passionate to be helping one of the world's most important industries gain momentum and velocity while building a solid foundation for an exciting future working with big data solutions and initiatives. Our role in helping companies improve their efficiency and cost effectiveness has contributed to their sustainability."