Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent traffic management: helping vehicles to flow through an ancient city
The Chinese city of Xi’an, known as Chang’an in ancient times, was the center of ancient oriental civilization. Thirteen dynasties spanning Chinese history have chosen Xi’an as their capital. Today, Xi’an is not simply a part of history: it’s a high tech hub, renowned across China for its scientific research and education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation.
The challenge: allowing a city to grow and flow within ancient walls
In spite of being a modern hub, Xi’an still retains its ‘checkerboard’ layout from the Tang Dynasty, complete with its border of tall and ancient walls. Nevertheless, while economic growth has enabled the city to develop, the walls place great restrictions on the city’s daily movement – especially to its burgeoning traffic. Vehicles can only enter and exit through the city gates, but with some three million vehicles in the city, the limited number of entrances was beginning to cause serious congestion.
What’s more, there are also many ancient ruins in the city, which were further limiting the development of the urban area. Plus as of 2018, the city was home to over 10 million people, while the number of construction projects was steadily increasing.
Managing a growing city while protecting its history presented a serious challenge to Xi’an. So to address this, Xi’an Urban Traffic Administration turned to Hikvision and its intelligent cameras.
The Solution: an intelligent traffic management system from Hikvision
“Xi’an’s city walls make it impossible to increase the size of the urban area. So it was only through technology that we could allow the modern city to grow and develop,” says Lihu Ma, the Project Manager from Hikvision. “A core part of the Hikvision solution involves our AI-powered video technology.”
The Xi’an traffic police worked with experts from Hikvision, as well as urban planning experts, internet service providers and other technology companies, to design and implement an intelligent traffic management system. The construction of this system fully utilizes Hikvision’s core advantages in urban transportation intelligence, employing AI-powered video to create a powerful traffic sensing system. “Effectively, we are building a bridge between an intelligent digital world and the physical urban transportation network in Xi’an,” explains Lihu.
The technical solution
The intelligent traffic management system analyzes comprehensive and detailed data about the movement of traffic through the urban Xi’an area, and uses the insight gathered to make the flow of traffic more smoothly in three key ways.
1. Comprehensive road traffic violation monitoring
Xi’an traffic police have installed Hikvision’s Checkpoint Capture Cameras and Intersection Violation Capture Units as part of a monitoring system that can detect illegal vehicle behavior at intersections.
These full view ultra-high zoom cameras record vehicles making illegal maneuvers – such as running red lights, making banned turns and illegal lane changes – in real time. What’s more, the latest sonar monitoring equipment is being used to detect illegal use of car horns in banned areas.
2. Visual integrated command and dispatching platform
Using real-time video streams from Hikvision Traffic Flow Capture Cameras, a number of road condition perception technologies, plus intelligent mobile applications, Xi’an traffic police has created a visual command and control center, coupled with an intelligent police dispatch system.
All data is aggregated and dynamically displayed on a large screen in the command and control center. In the event of a traffic incident, the system generates dispatch recommendations intelligently, according to the location and distribution of traffic police officers throughout the city. Those closest to an incident receive an automated message to their mobile terminals, enabling them to arrive at the scene quickly.
More importantly, the intelligent traffic management system uses advanced machine learning capabilities to gain insight into typical congestion patterns, in order to actively identify potential traffic events before they happen. By analyzing large volumes of road condition data and information from Hikvision’s intelligent video cameras, the system can predict which intersections are most prone to congestion and when, enabling traffic police to put evasive measures in place before serious issues arise.
3. Improved vehicle flow capacity with intelligent signal control
The Xi’an traffic management team also employs congestion management practices to ease the flow of traffic, largely through the optimization of signal timing.
Using Hikvision intelligent video cameras coupled with augmented reality (AR) technology, the intelligent traffic management system analyzes traffic flow data and dynamically alters the timing of signal lights accordingly. It will monitor traffic flow, queue length and average driving speed in all directions of intersections in real-time, automatically adjusting signal timing to optimize the flow of vehicles.
Benefits: Traffic throughput up by 10%, journey time down by 12%
The Xi’an traffic management system has now been trained with a wealth of traffic data, including Hikvision video, enabling it to build multiple intelligent algorithms for managing congestion in the city.
First of all, map-based congestion reports suggest that Xi’an’s congestion rankings have improved significantly. In fact, compared with the test results of pilot roads before the system went live, intelligent signal control alone has increased the throughput of traffic by 10%, while the average vehicle journey time is reduced by about 12%.
What’s more, driver behavior is improving, and drivers are becoming more compliant with the rules of the road. Traffic law enforcement data reveals that traffic offenses are generally decreasing, with traffic violations dropping by some 30% in one short-term observation.
Additionally, thanks to the proactive traffic incident warning function, the incident detection rate has also increased by more than 30% compared to the traditional model. With the continuous optimization of the system algorithm, plus ongoing installation of monitoring equipment, the accuracy of this identification will only improve.
In the process of urbanization, tackling congestion is not only about improving the flow of the transportation network: it’s also basic governance for building a smart city.
Artificial Intelligence
KMS Lighthouse and lastminute.com Triumph with a Double Win at the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) 2024 Awards
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KMS Lighthouse, a global leader in knowledge management, is proud to announce its remarkable achievement of winning two prestigious awards with lastminute.com at the Global Sourcing Association (GSA) 2024 Awards. The brands were honored in the following categories:
Retail Programme of the Year: lastminute.com and KMS Lighthouse LimitedTechnology Enabled Programme of the Year (Automation/AI): lastminute.com and KMS Lighthouse LimitedKMS Lighthouse was also a finalist in the Service Provider of the Year category.
The awards were presented on June 11, 2024, at a glittering ceremony held at Richmond Hill Hotel, as part of the GSA Festival of Sourcing. Celebrating its 21st year, the GSA Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional best practices in strategic sourcing.
Sagi Eliyahu, CEO of KMS Lighthouse Limited commented “We are absolutely delighted to have won these two esteemed awards. This recognition underscores the tireless dedication and innovation of our teams in delivering exceptional knowledge management solutions to our clients. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our partners at lastminute.com. The synergy and true partnership we have formed exemplify the collaborative spirit needed to drive outstanding results.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate these award wins with KMS Lighthouse,” said Walter Di Lello, Knowledge Manager & Procedure Team Leader at lastminute.com. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both our teams. The collaborative partnership approach we have fostered with KMS Lighthouse has been pivotal in delivering innovative and impactful solutions. Thank you to everyone involved for their relentless commitment and excellence.”
This double accolade highlights KMS Lighthouse’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and effective collaboration. The successful partnership with lastminute.com has not only enhanced the retail sector’s capabilities but also set new standards in automation and AI-driven solutions.
About KMS Lighthouse:
KMS Lighthouse is a global leader in knowledge management solutions, providing innovative platforms that enhance organizational knowledge sharing and decision-making. Through advanced AI and automation technologies, KMS Lighthouse enables businesses to improve customer service, streamline operations, and achieve higher efficiency.
About lastminute.com
lastminute.com is the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. Our mission is to simplify, personalise, and enhance our customers’ travel experience by leveraging technology. Thanks to the iconic brand lastminute.com and a rich portfolio of vertical brands, we meet the most diverse needs of travellers across the entire holiday experience. As one of the few fully licensed European tour operators, we offer unlimited real-time travel combinations thanks to our proprietary Dynamic Holiday Packaging engine, providing additional customer protection and exclusive deals. lastminute.com N.V. is a publicly traded company listed under the ticker symbol, LMN on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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CluePoints Continues ‘Turning Artificial Intelligence into Human Intelligence’ by Launching Two New Innovations
Site Profile & Oversight Tool (SPOT) and Intelligent Medical Coding (IMC) unveiled by RBQM innovator at DIA Global Annual Meeting 2024
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CluePoints, provider of leading statistical and AI-driven software solutions, will unveil two of its latest advanced, deep learning technology innovations at the DIA Global Annual Meeting 2024. Both solutions deliver groundbreaking enterprise platform transformations providing Sponsors and CROs with a smarter way to conduct clinical research and detect and manage risks that could impact clinical trial outcomes.
Taking RBQM to a new level, CluePoints’ Site Profile & Oversight Tool (SPOT) delivers adaptive site monitoring, enabling teams to swiftly pinpoint anomalies and translate insights into strategies and actions. Sponsors and CROs can improve their ability to evaluate the performance of clinical trial sites and adjust site visit plans more effectively and efficiently while accurately balancing risk and resource workload.
Further streamlining processes, CluePoints’ Intelligent Medical Coding solution harnesses advanced deep learning technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of coding in clinical trials. It seamlessly integrates with existing systems to offer precise, AI-generated coding suggestions, drastically reducing the need for manual dictionary searches and costly coding reviews, freeing up valuable resources and ensuring uniformity across all coded data.
Andy Cooper, CEO of CluePoints, said: “DIA offers the perfect opportunity to share with the industry our latest disruptive and innovative solutions that address key challenges within traditional clinical research methods. Unveiling two new products that leverage next generation AI will transform how CluePoints is viewed in the industry, as we enhance our enterprise-wide solutions to reach new levels of accuracy and efficiency to both improve clinical trial performance and deliver greater insights to further mitigate risk. Our early adopters are already raving about how valuable they are finding both product offerings and we are excited to showcase how they will shape future processes and embody our brand promise to ‘turn artificial intelligence into human intelligence.”
With over 9,500 users engaged with CluePoints’ enterprise platform, to date over 1,600 studies have been de-risked and over 142,000 issues detected.
Visitors to the CluePoints’ DIA Global exhibition booth #1301 will have the opportunity to meet with subject matter experts and see demonstrations of both new platform solutions.
CluePoints also invites DIA attendees to join them at 3pm on Tuesday, June 18th, for a special toast at their booth to celebrate the latest innovations.
To learn more about CluePoints’ award-winning solutions, please visit www.cluepoints.com.
About CluePoints
CluePoints is the premier Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and Data Quality Oversight Software provider. We are leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence using advanced statistics and machine learning to determine the quality, accuracy, and integrity of clinical trial data both during and after study conduct. Aligned with guidance from the FDA, EMA, and ICH E6 (R2), CluePoints is deployed to support central and on-site monitoring, medical review, quality risk management and to drive a holistic Risk-Based strategy in all trials. Coupled with thought leadership and consulting expertise to aid pre-study risk assessment, identification of risk controls and solution implementation, you now have everything you need to adhere with global regulatory guidance. The result is positive clinical development outcomes, increased operational efficiency, lower costs and reduced regulatory submission risk as part of the industry paradigm shift to RBQM.
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ComplyCube Launches Trust Center with the Most Complete Compliance Posture in the Market
LONDON, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ComplyCube, a RegTech100 global leader in identity verification and compliance solutions, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive Trust Center. This new initiative emphasizes ComplyCube’s unrivaled compliance posture, redefining security and privacy for IDV, KYC, and AML platforms. With over fifty continuously monitored controls, the AI-powered SaaS leads the way in ensuring clients stay ahead of international regulations and standards.
The Trust Center provides real-time updates on security measures, compliance statuses, and operational transparency, empowering clients to meet regulatory requirements confidently and allowing them to view ComplyCube’s compliance posture on demand. This platform is engineered to enhance transparency, build trust, and streamline compliance processes for organizations worldwide.
ComplyCube unveils its unrivaled compliance posture, redefining security and privacy for IDV, KYC, and AML platforms. With over fifty continuously monitored controls, ComplyCube leads the way in ensuring clients stay ahead of international regulations and standards.
Key Features of the Trust Center:
Real-Time Compliance Dashboard: Live updates on compliance metrics and security statuses.Comprehensive Resource Hub: Access to essential documents, certifications, and regulatory guidelines.Incident Reporting and Tracking: Full transparency in reporting and monitoring security incidents.Tarek Nechma, CEO of ComplyCube, remarked, “The launch of the Trust Center marks a pivotal milestone in our mission to build trust at scale and deliver state-of-the-art compliance solutions. This platform will empower our clients to navigate the complexities of regulatory landscapes with confidence.”
Non-compliance costs are 2.71 times higher than the costs of maintaining or meeting compliance requirements. Another study indicates that companies with strong compliance programs can reduce incident costs by up to 30%. On top of this, 84% of businesses encounter compliance challenges that can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. ComplyCube’s Trust Center aims to further mitigate these risks by providing tools that help businesses maintain and improve their compliance posture.
Mohamed Alsalehi, CTO of ComplyCube, stated, “We design our systems to be compliant by design with the stringent laws and regulations. This proactive approach ensures our clients can meet and exceed compliance requirements effortlessly.”
Joshua Dent, Business & Partnerships Manager, added, “The Trust Center showcases ComplyCube’s adherence to a multitude of globally recognized standards and data protection regulations. Clients and partners can find answers to many of their data protection questions, view active controls, and request documents to fulfill due diligence. It’s fantastic to see this go live following our latest certifications, such as UK DIATF, ISO 9001, PAD Level 2, and ISO 27001:2022 upgrade.”
ComplyCube continues to set industry standards with its innovative solutions, and the Trust Center’s launch underscores its mission to support businesses in achieving compliance excellence.
For more information about the Trust Center, visit ComplyCube Trust Center.
About ComplyCubeComplyCube is a leading provider of identity verification and compliance solutions, helping organizations across various sectors secure their operations and meet regulatory requirements. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, ComplyCube delivers reliable and efficient services that empower businesses to thrive in a complex regulatory environment.
About VantaVanta is a leading trust management platform that automates compliance and streamlines security reviews for SaaS businesses. It helps companies manage risk and prove security in real-time, ensuring adherence to global standards and data protection regulations. With Vanta’s Trust Center, businesses can efficiently manage compliance processes and demonstrate their commitment to security and trust.
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