COVENTRY, England, April 29, 2022 /CSRwire/ - An article published in WaterWorld magazine outlines how Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is among a group of global innovators exploring how the United Kingdom's second-largest water company, Severn Trent, can use artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to improve the region's environmental well-being. The article notes, "The UK's water industry and its regulators agree that climate change, population growth, urban expansion, increasing water consumption, and changing customer behaviors mean that the industry needs solutions that are flexible and capable of adapting to what future demand will throw at them." As part of the endeavor, Rockwell teams specializing in network and cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning applications are providing guidance as well as counsel and support on other emerging technologies. Rockwell software and hardware will also be part of the solution. Rockwell's Mark Watson, account manager, water and wastewater solutions, says the project will demonstrate "how the adoption of AI and machine learning, in addition to access to both real time and historical data, can deliver an intelligent Connected Enterprise application that can be scalable and deployable within the UK water sector."

Beijing is paving the way for driverless robotaxis. China's capital city granted permits to auto startup Pony.ai and Chinese internet giant Baidu to offer self-driving car services to the general public, both companies announced today. Both operations will start out small -- Baidu's fleet will consist of 10 cars and Pony.ai will run four cars, reported CNBC. Eventually both companies plan to expand operations in the city. The Beijing government is requiring a staff member to be onboard each driverless vehicle to make sure things go smoothly.

DUBLIN, April 26, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) in Telecommunications Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report examines the strategic position of telecommunication service providers (TSPs) in using artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to offer enterprises Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. TSPs play a vital role in deploying enterprise AIoT solutions amid the increasing deployment of 5G networks, edge infrastructure capabilities, and location-based data at their disposal. Given their network and connectivity capabilities and AI and services focus, TSPs are in a unique position to monetize AIoT opportunities. They increasingly offer solutions by industry vertical as part of their AIoT focus.

MARSEILLE, France and PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volta Medical, a pioneering medtech startup advancing novel artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to treat cardiac arrhythmias, today announced it will participate at Heart Rhythm 2022, where Volta VX1 digital AI companion technology will be featured in several venues, including a poster session, podium presentation, Rhythm Theater program and the Volta exhibit booth. VX1 is a machine and deep learning-based algorithm designed to assist operators in the real-time manual annotation of 3D anatomical and electrical maps of the human atria during atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial tachycardia. It is the first FDA cleared AI-based tool in interventional cardiac electrophysiology (EP). On Friday, April 29, VX1 will be highlighted in two scientific sessions: session DH-202, "Machine Learning Applications for Arrhythmia Detection and Treatment" from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Volta's Rhythm Theater presentation, "Can AI Solve the Persistent AF Paradigm?," will be held Saturday, April 30 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

In his most recent role as CFO of AppNeta Inc., a privately held SaaS provider, Larry drove unprecedented growth and scaled operations, resulting in the successful sale of the company to Broadcom Software. He has a proven record in mergers and acquisitions, closing multimillion dollar Fortune 500 revenue deals, and fostering strategic partner relationships. "I'm extremely excited about joining the impressive Intentsify team at this stage of its lifecycle with explosive growth and robust financial metrics," Larry said. "We are well positioned for success in this high-growth market, and I look forward to being a strong business partner to the team to enable us to continue scaling the business."

In early April, Anap (the French national agency for supporting the performance of healthcare and medico-social institutions) announced the launch of a national platform to share artificial intelligence solutions deployed in healthcare institutions. It is possible to consult, for each of the referenced solutions, its history, its level of maturity, the number of users who benefit from it and the key success factors identified. The agency invites healthcare institutions to share their AI projects. Anap, a public agency of expertise attached to the Ministry of Health, has the mission to respond to the needs of health and medico-social institutions through actions (methods, tools, events, interventions) developed with and for professionals. Healthcare professionals use AI solutions (to help them diagnose and choose treatments, predict patient flows or automate tasks) to improve care, patient experience and the internal organization of facilities.

DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, has announced it is temporarily halting operations in Russia and Ukraine, in a rare example of a Chinese firm suspending business in response to the war in Ukraine. The Shenzhen-headquartered company said on Wednesday it would suspend its business in the two countries while "internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions". DJI, which was founded in Hong Kong in 2006, added it was "engaging with customers, partners and other stakeholders regarding the temporary suspension," according to a company statement. Adam Lisberg, DJI's director of corporate communications for North America, told Al Jazeera the company had taken the action "not to make a statement about any country, but to make a statement about our principles". "DJI abhors any use of our drones to cause harm, and we are temporarily suspending sales in these countries in order to help ensure no one uses our drones in combat," Lisberg said.

ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retail Asset Protection Conference, Orlando, Booth #RIC-11 – Pathr.ai, the industry's first and only Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Spatial Intelligence platform, announced today it is working with Hanwha Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance solutions, to jointly deliver spatial intelligence solutions to current and prospective customers. This integration allows Pathr.ai to engage with Hanwha on new and cross-sell opportunities, including supporting camera installations with Pathr.ai "Working with Hanwha is a great step towards scaling our spatial intelligence solution to new and existing customers and delivering strong ROI to them," said Alan Flohr, Chief Revenue Officer of Pathr.ai. "Companies can use their existing non-PTZ Hanwha security cameras, such as the Hanwha Wisenet P series, X series, L series, and Q series, to collect meaningful and real-time insights into how people move and interact inside their physical spaces and tie those analytics to business decisions that improve profitability." AI-powered spatial intelligence technology integrates with existing camera infrastructure and delivers real-time behavioral insights to companies, delivering a 10x or greater return on investment.

PARIS & ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hellas Direct and Akur8 are delighted to announce their collaboration to strengthen Hellas Direct's top-notch pricing process for motor and home insurance! Hellas Direct is a fast growing, digital-first, full-stack insurtech leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI. With this new alliance, Akur8 enters the Greek insurance market, extending its already strong presence in Europe, and reinforces its footprint among tech-fuelled disruptive insurtechs. Specifically developed for insurers, Akur8's solution enhances pricing processes by automating rate making, using Transparent Artificial Intelligence proprietary technology. Core benefits for insurers include increased predictive performance of pricing models and accelerated speed-to-accuracy, unlocking higher market reactivity and immediate business impact, while maintaining full transparency and control on the models created.

Over the past decade, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) has continuously worked to modernize its pipeline infrastructure and has coordinated efforts with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, local governments, excavators and Virginia 811 (VA811) to promote safe digging and build awareness of the damage prevention laws that keep customers and communities safe. The investments VNG has made in infrastructure upgrades have created some of the safest, most modern pipelines that customers depend on for the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas. By modernizing more than 400 miles of aging, older pipes through the Steps to Advance Virginia's Energy (SAVE) program, VNG is enhancing the safety and reliability of systems to meet current and future energy needs for generations to come. VNG is now incorporating innovative technology to help predict and prevent damages to its critical infrastructure. The technology uses artificial intelligence to predict which third-party dig requests are most at risk for potential excavation damage.