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crystal is an AI technology virtual advisor for data analytics and business intelligence. .

It was developed by tech company iGenius and uses artificial intelligence to help enterprise customers access business data and derive insights for business decisions.

The platform uses voice control and connects in real time to multiple data sources and displays results in a conversational interface.

crystal is comprised of three proprietary components developed in house by iGenius: fast data retrieval, machine learning and natural language processing.

History
crystal was presented in 2016 by iGenius at Tech Crunch’s Disrupts Start up Alley and was granted one of the largest funding rounds in Europe from Business Angels ($7,000,000).

Within its first six months, it was recognised by Facebook, Google and TechCrunch.

It was developed by iGenius, under the leadership of the company’s founder, Uljan Sharka.

In 2018, crystal was adopted by energy company, Enel, when it was discovered at a scouting round targeted towards artificial intelligence start-ups. It is being used by Enel’s Global Thermal Division.

In January 2019, their partnership with Enel saw them win a prize for innovation in services to the Energy Sector at the SMAU.

The same month Wired listed iGenius as being among the 9 startups to watch for 2019.

In June 2019, it was chosen by insurance provider Allianz to power its new digital advisor, Allianz Digital Advisor. The platform provides Allianz Agents with real time information on everyday business activities via their smartphone.

In September 2019, at a press conference in Milan, illimity announced unveiled its direct banking services which integrate iGenius technology.