Computer vision is the ability to extract meaning and intent out of visual elements, such as faces, objects, scenes and activities. Our company, Deepomatic, a computer vision company founded in Paris, recently launched in the North American market. Our proprietary technologies, Deepomatic Studio and Deepomatic Run, provide companies with the tools – both in the form of software and managed services – to build, operate and deploy their own enterprise-level artificial intelligence applications. In the European market, we work with global organizations, including Airbus, Belron, and the Compass Group, on a number of use cases, from automated checkout to smart CCTV. In the North American market, we are focused on enabling the augmented worker to achieve a more seamless workflow through computer vision technology in industries including insurance, telecommunications and quick serve restaurants (QSR).

Encompass Corporation, the provider of intelligently automated Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, today announces its expansion into North America, with office headquarters based in New York. The expansion will allow Encompass to better serve the needs of existing global clients with a presence in North America, as well as secure new clients and partnerships in the region, in a marked effort to become the undisputed lead platform for automated, corporate KYC due diligence worldwide. Alex Ford has been appointed President, North America, overseeing all aspects of the GTM, driving business growth and working with customers, partners and the Encompass team to transform KYC with automation in financial institutions and other regulated entities. Encompass has received various notable awards recognition, including'Best Solution' category for Customer Onboarding - Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence, shortlisted in the British Bank Awards, winner of Red Herring's Top 100 Europe Award and regional winner at this year's Barclays Scale Up Entrepreneur of the Year. Joining in 2012, Alex has held Executive responsibility for several business functions at Encompass Corporation including Customer Success, Operations, Marketing, Product and Delivery.

Computer vision is the ability to extract meaning and intent out of visual elements, such as faces, objects, scenes and activities. Our company, Deepomatic, a computer vision company founded in Paris, recently launched in the North American market. Our proprietary technologies, Deepomatic Studio and Deepomatic Run, provide companies with the tools – both in the form of software and managed services – to build, operate and deploy their own enterprise-level artificial intelligence applications. In the European market, we work with global organizations, including Airbus, Belron, and the Compass Group, on a number of use cases, from automated checkout to smart CCTV. In the North American market, we are focused on enabling the augmented worker to achieve a more seamless workflow through computer vision technology in industries including insurance, telecommunications and quick serve restaurants (QSR).

Doosan cobots have a track record in several markets worldwide including Germany, France and China, with capabilities such as a working radius of 900 to 1,700 millimetres and a load capacity of 6 to 15 kilograms. The company gave a demonstration of six cobots collaborating with two human workers to execute fine motor activities on an auto assembly line. The six cobots conducted nine different applications such as inspection, assembly, placement of parts and more, underlining the fact that cobots can be used in almost any production process. During Automate 2019, RG Industries signed a dealership agreement with Doosan Robotics to be their first distributor in the North American market. Through the partnership, Doosan plans to launch its cobots in nine U.S. states including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Connecticut, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware.

Daniel Schwartzkopff, commercial director and DataProphet co-founder, says the start-up is looking towards the European and North American markets for further expansion. Yellowwoods Capital Holdings, a member of the European-based global investment and private equity focused Yellowwoods Group, has acquired a significant interest in DataProphet, where the local start-up will act as the advanced analytics partner for the group. The group's local investments include Hollard Insurance, Clientele and Nandos, among others. While the actual value of the investment into the start-up remains under wraps, DataProphet commercial director and co-founder, Daniel Schwartzkopff, says the business has hit multimillion-dollar status. "As a private fund, our investor partners would prefer us not to discuss the amount. It can be disclosed, however, that DataProphet was priced at a multimillion-dollar valuation," he explains.