Introduction Currently, science and technology are data-driven, as most business activities are (or should be) and sport is no exception: indeed, one can collect huge amounts of data from a team sports match, such as a basketball, volleyball or … Read more
AI/ML
From the early pioneers of AI to the latest advancements in machine learning, this collection is your gateway to understanding how AI is transforming our world and propelling us into a future where the boundaries between humans and machines continue to blur.
How MDOTM built a Production-ready Architecture for AI-Driven Investment Modelling and Analysis
Building and scaling AI for the financial markets is complex and requires a specific approach, mindset and software architecture. When investment decisions are at stake, ensuring AI is understandable, transparent, and above all, reliable is of … Read more
Creating Embedded Vision Systems
Embedded vision systems are on the rise. There is something special about seeing an image that you have created on a display. That display could be demonstrating a simple, transparent image showcasing an image sensor’s capability. Alternatively, … Read more
AI at the Edge of IoT (IoT Edge AI )
In the previous article in this series co-produced with Mouser Electronics, we saw four of the many use cases in which programmable logic plays a central role. Now, this article will consider IoT Edge AI, a subject that is currently very popular. … Read more
Programmable Logic: FPGA Internal and External Interfacing
In the third article in this series co-produced with Mouser Electronics, we saw how to simplify FPGA implementation tools' usage with user-friendly toolchains for design verification and programming file. Now, let’s see how FPGA Internal and External … Read more
Understanding Xilinx Design Tools
In the second article in this series co-produced with Mouser Electronics, we saw how to implement embedded processors with programmable logic devices. Now, let’s see how vendors have lowered programmable logic tools' learning curve. Design … Read more
Embedded Processing in Programmable Logic
In the first article in this series co-produced with Mouser Electronics, we explored the range of FPGA devices produced by Xilinx and discussed the benefits of adopting such a system for developers, engineers, and end-users alike. Now, let’s dig a … Read more
Population Shift Analysis: Monitoring Data Quality with Popmon
One of the most significant parts of any data-driven application is data quality assessment. Before you start using your data, you must understand how good - or bad - it is. This is why data analysis and data cleaning activities are performed - … Read more
How Augmented Reality (AR) Enables Remote Troubleshooting
Thinking about a production chain within big industry, it is easy to imagine how many machines must work together to provide high productivity levels. In such contexts, a single faulty mechanism can have a huge impact on the whole chain, causing … Read more
Clean Water and Sanitation: Data Analysis to Spread Awareness about the Most Precious Resources for Life
Over the past 50 years, our Planet has been seriously injured by the human race. A prodigious environment moved by forces that are in part still a mystery to us is changing as a result. Some would argue that it's fighting against a threat to its own … Read more
Zero Hunger in the World: Help the Human Race and the Planet to live long and prosper
The impacts of climate change are global in scope and unprecedented in scale. Without drastic action today, adapting to these impacts in the future will be more difficult and costly. Technology can help, and IBM is making an effort to prepare for … Read more
FPGAs: What Do They Do, and Why Should You Use Them?
Digital processing technologies We live in an analogue world, but more and more, digital processing is changing the ways in which we interact with and experience the world. Whether through satellite navigation or autonomous vehicles, … Read more
Cyber and Data AI
Artificial Intelligence is a very powerful tool that can be used to boost your capabilities and your business. It can be used to optimize existing patterns in data and processes, or to relentlessly explore proactive approaches to finding solutions … Read more
How to Implement AI Predictive Maintenance on Edge Devices (Case Study)
Predictive maintenance helps anticipate when maintenance should be performed on machinery. In many industries, this approach uses AI and machine learning techniques, which in turn need to be run effectively on specific devices. Recently, Capgemini … Read more
How to Optimise Your IoT Device’s Power Consumption
Long battery life is a frequent concern of people purchasing Internet of Things (IoT) products — especially those for remote or harsh environments. That’s an understandable concern. Excessive power consumption could negatively impact the … Read more
How to Implement Data Version Control and Improve Machine Learning Outcomes
It may surprise you to hear this, but machine learning is in something of a crisis. In recent years, machine learning researchers have found it increasingly difficult to reproduce the findings made by algorithms. A key problem that has been … Read more
The State of AI in 2021
We know that technology tends to move in hype cycles, where certain topics and terminology are bandied around in press releases, news articles, research, and funding announcements. These include Blockchain, ICO, IoT, as well as AI, Machine Learning … Read more
The Rise of Machine Learning at the Network Edge
Over the past few months, I have shown you why machine learning at the network edge is so essential. In this final article, we look back at why machine learning is needed and look at some of the real-world cases where it has already been … Read more
8 Techniques for Efficient Data Cleaning
Data is an essential part of data analytics, data security, and data science. That’s obvious. Sometimes, however, that data can get a little dirty. No, not like in a gangster film. More like where suddenly we are having to deal with ‘dirty data’ … Read more
5 Ways To Grow Your Business Through Data Monetization
Earning revenue through big data is a fast-growing industry that all businesses need to be a part of. With more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day, a good data monetization strategy is crucial for any business, including those … Read more