Matrix Consulting launches a comprehensive consulting, training and implementation service to help companies leverage the transformative power of AI.

Matrix Artificial Intelligence Consultancy is proud to announce the launch of our new AI Advisory, Training and Implementation Services, offering comprehensive support and expertise in developing advanced artificial intelligence applications.

“Our new Artificial Intelligence Advisory, Training and Implementation Services are geared towards helping companies leverage Artificial Intelligence’s transformative power.” – Glen Maguire, CEO

Located in Auckland, New Zealand, our experienced professionals are dedicated to helping businesses make sense of the ever-evolving technology landscape and leverage AI tools for their benefit. With our suite of services, we are committed to providing customised solutions that meet each client’s specific needs.

We understand that the AI technology landscape can be complex and intimidating, so our team of advisors will work closely with clients to create a tailored plan for their business. We will provide comprehensive guidance and support at every process step, from strategy development to implementation.

Our expertise enables us to help clients develop realistic and achievable goals that leverage AI tools such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP) and predictive analytics.

We also offer an extensive range of AI training services geared towards helping businesses understand and apply the technology. Our team of experts will provide instruction and advice on best practices, developing algorithms, deploying models, data analysis and learning how to use tools like Chat GPT 4. We can also help clients design custom courses to meet their individual needs.

Finally, Matrix Consulting offers comprehensive AI implementation and AI Digital Marketing services. We have the expertise and resources to develop, deploy and manage AI applications and solutions. Our team will work with clients to identify the appropriate technology, develop the necessary infrastructure, and ensure everything is correctly deployed.

At Matrix Consulting, our mission is to help businesses make sense of their data and leverage the power of artificial intelligence for their benefit. With our new AI Advisory, Training and Implementation Services, we can provide the guidance and support needed to help clients get the most out of their AI applications.

Media Release on 6 July 2023

Media Contact
Glen Maguire
Matrix Consulting AI
+64 21 344 050
glen@matrixconsulting.ai
https://www.matrixconsulting.ai/

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Aware Group, a global provider of emerging technology solutions based in Hamilton, has just launched its newest product. Aware AI for Pathways is a turnkey hardware and software solution that uses Artificial Intelligence to classify and count micromobility traffic such as bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and pedestrians. It does so with more features and at a significantly lower cost than current solutions. It helps cities and campuses understand the usage of their pathways, allowing them to make data-driven investments, helping them monitor the impact of crucial decisions, and overall reducing their costs.

Existing methods for data collection in outdoor environments all have a variety of problems that make them ineffective and inefficient: infrared sensors have poor performance in wet conditions and misclassify some types of traffic; pressure sensors lack the ability to track cyclists and cannot be used for footpaths; and inductive loops misclassify traffic based on the material of vehicles and are completely unable to track pedestrians. The #1 problem with all of these, however, is that they are all much more expensive than they need to be.

At a much lower cost, Aware AI for Pathways uses a custom computer vision model to turn video footage from urban cameras into data. This is then presented through an interactive, near-real-time dashboard. The reports can also be integrated into a customer’s existing systems or presented as a queryable datastore.

The Pathways Counters count continuously by leveraging our AI technology. The devices reported over 95% accuracy when tested in poor weather conditions, including the correct identification of people using umbrellas. Multi-directional counting is also supported.

Unlike other computer vision offerings, the AI model processes footage on the edge. This means the devices do not send images off the device, just data. Thus, the privacy of those in view of the camera is completely maintained.

Devices are solar-powered, compact, and leverage cellular connectivity. They’re designed for easy installation and low maintenance, meaning both low upfront and low ongoing costs. They are attached to existing poles and buildings and do not require any hardwire connection.

Pathways Counters can measure multiple zones from a single position (i.e., a cycleway, footpath, and staircase), meaning they can replace up to three traditional devices in some situations. This could translate into a savings of up to $27,500 every time traditional hardware needs renewal.

Customers can use the data Aware AI for Pathways provides to inform city planning, track foot traffic in front of businesses, monitor the impact of disruptions such as roadworks, count what modes of traffic are most common, unlock valuable insights to support decision making, and much more.

In creating Aware AI for Pathways, we worked with Hamilton City Council to launch the product for the first time and see what value it provides customers. “Aware AI for Pathways has enabled Council to deploy a higher number of devices, covering a greater area of the city, to provide useful data on a wider range of road users,” said John Kinghorn, Hamilton City Council’s Transport Systems Engineer. “This data will be very beneficial for a range of our city’s transportation projects and initiatives moving forward.”

Aware AI for Pathways provides a multitude of benefits that customers just can’t find with other solutions. The technology we use allows customers many use cases that can change how their organisation runs. Solutions Manager Jeffrey Brown, who was also the product lead for Aware AI for Pathways, said that “Computer vision technology has evolved to the point where it can produce really remarkable results, but very few people are making use of it – this is how we’ve managed to make such huge improvements with Aware AI for Pathways.”

At as little as one-third of the cost of traditional sensors, switching to Aware AI for Pathways would be extremely beneficial for any city or campus, regardless of scale. It is more effective and provides more features and benefits than any other sensor type.

Getting started with Aware AI for Pathways is simple, with full rollout taking less than four weeks. There is also the option to trial the technology on up to three locations prior to purchasing. Customers can go to https://www.awaregroup.com/aware-ai-for-pathways/ to start better utilising their pathways.

Media Release 2 December 2021

Media Contact
Max Templeton, Aware Group
max.templeton@awaregroup.com
+64 7 282 1191
https://www.awaregroup.com/

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Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) , a think tank, has launched the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Index (GAIJI), the world’s first index designed to measure, track and visualise the performance of media companies using AI journalism technologies in producing, publishing and promoting content.

All media companies around the world are being asked to submit their responses to a survey that looks at how they use artificial intelligence in journalism so that an index can be compiled, the first in the world. How artificial intelligence is used is crucial to the future of journalism and perhaps to its survival.

Professor Abdulzaher added: “The index is a vital tool used by the AIJRF in discovering and enhancing media experiences in AI Journalism technologies. An analytical report will be published annually.”

She mentioned that six indicators will be used to collate the index and determine the rankings. These are: the number of AI technologies that are used within an organisation, and the resultant content that is produced; the capital expenditure of AI and the number of journalists within an organisation that have the ability to use AI tools. Other issues that will be addressed and measurements attached to the technologies employed are knowledge transfer and innovation.

Key indicators

“The GAIJI uses six key indicators to determine the international ranking of each media company in terms of its reliance on AI Journalism and the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s technologies in the media industry,” Professor Abdulzaher said.

He noted those key indicators as:

• Artificial intelligence technologies in use: The index measures the number of AI technologies each media company employs. These include robotics, 3D printing, big data analytics, robotisation of marketing, machine learning, algorithms, content automation, blockchain news, and tools to detect fake content.
• Produced content: The index measures the number of reports, videos, posts and other content produced through AI journalism technologies or tools.
• Human talent: The index measures the number of journalists and reporters who have the capability to use AI Journalism technologies or tools.
• Total investment: The index measures the media company’s volume of investment spent on AI journalism technologies or tools.
• Knowledge transformation: The index measures the number of courses and programmes offered by the media company that aim to transfer its knowledge in AI journalism to other companies or journalists.
• Innovation: The index measures how media companies develop and upgrade AI Journalism technologies when it has been integrated into the work environment.

Data collection methods and tools

He added: “We use all our resources and global networks to provide the index with the fastest, most accurate and most objective data and information.” The index relies on several tools to collect data, including:

• Monitoring and analysing data and information: The research team tracks and analyses media industry information and data in order to identify the volume of information, news and reports produced using AI Journalism technologies. Study samples will be included in the index.
• Designing open polls: Targeting experts and journalists working with AI Journalism technologies.
• Personal interviews with experts and academics: Industry leaders with ground-breaking experience in AI Journalism technologies.
• Personal interviews with journalists in target media companies:
• Individuals who are directly aware of AI Journalism technologies.
• Intellectual property

According to Lucia Dore: “The GAIJI has been officially registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy, the only authority concerned with registering and protecting intellectual property in the United Arab Emirates.” Lucia lived in the UAE for many years.

Media Release on 12 January 2021

Media Contact
Lucia Dore, AI Journalism
Email: gaiji-index@aijournalism.net
Phone: 027 7551170
Website: https://aijournalism.net/

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