Tag: Big Data

  • UK Railroads Invest in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning

    UK Railroads Invest in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning

    The oldest rail network in the world, with over 32,000 km. of track, is investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline maintenance and deal with weather-related challenges. Two months ago, during the AI and Big Data Expo, I had the opportunity to meet Nikolaos (Nick) Kotsis, Chief Data Scientist at Network Rail. At […]

  • It’s Not YOUR Data, Didn’t You know?

    It’s Not YOUR Data, Didn’t You know?

    Identity. In the digital age, this is widely characterised by our data. Internet browsing data, consumer data, digitised public service records and biometrics. A key thread linking many a Smart City talk today is the optimization of public services through data technology. This encompasses everything from delivering healthcare to undeserved populations to more efficient tax […]