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Fair Isaac Corporation reports developments in credit scoring, applied analytics software and digital decisioning for lenders and other enterprises. The company is known for the FICO® Score, a consumer credit-risk measure used by top U.S. lenders and made available in other countries, and it generates news around modern score models such as FICO Score 10T, mortgage-risk analysis, and credit-card market data.
Recurring updates also cover the company's Scores and Software segments, including B2B and B2C scoring solutions, FICO Platform, Falcon Fraud Manager, Customer Communication Services, decision optimization, customer deployments, earnings releases, investor presentations and capital-market communications.
FICO and Corinium have published a report indicating a significant rise in demand for AI, data, and digital tools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 C-level executives were surveyed, revealing that 57% believe the pandemic has heightened the necessity for AI initiatives. Notably, 63% of organizations are scaling their AI capacity, yet ethical considerations remain a major barrier for 93% of respondents. Challenges also include building appropriate teams, integrating new technologies, and managing regulatory risks. The report highlights AI's potential to enhance competitive advantages as businesses adapt to the post-COVID landscape.
On July 9, 2020, FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced a free financial education event for Raleigh and Durham residents on July 16, 2020. The event, part of the "Score A Better Future" program, aims to enhance consumer understanding of financial health and FICO Scores, which impact 90% of lending decisions. Senator Thom Tillis will discuss the significance of financial literacy during the event. Partnering with Operation HOPE, FICO will offer one-on-one credit coaching sessions. Registration details are available online.
FICO has been awarded 13 new patents focused on fraud detection, AI, and decision management, bringing its total to 198 patents and 103 pending applications. Key innovations include technology enhancing the FICO® Falcon® Platform for fraud management and advancements in real-time analytics. These patents aim to improve fraud detection accuracy and reduce false positives, impacting various industries such as banking and telecommunications positively.
Grupo Fleury, a leading diagnostic medical company in Brazil, has optimized its demand planning tool, the Fleury Forecaster, using FICO's Xpress Platform. This enhancement has reduced the sales forecasting time from a month to just 30 minutes, leading to significant efficiency improvements and cost savings. The collaboration has resulted in a solution that integrates AI and business insights, boosting forecast accuracy and enabling better resource allocation. For its innovation, Grupo Fleury received the 2019 FICO® Decisions Award for AI and Machine Learning.