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AI-Powered Operational Data Analytics: Revolutionizing the Workflow

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Discover what is operational data analytics, what benefits businesses get from using it, and how it can be advanced with the power of artificial intelligence.

In 2023, staying ahead in the market means not just collecting data, but taking the necessary insights out of it to drive crucial business decisions.

According to Forbes, such a tool as operational data analytics stands now at the forefront of this process, offering unprecedented insights into daily operations. But what happens when you infuse it with the capabilities of top-notch AI algorithms? [Read more…] about AI-Powered Operational Data Analytics: Revolutionizing the Workflow

The Role of Building Analytics in Smart Building Management

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The management of modern commercial buildings has undergone a dramatic transformation with the evolution of building automation systems.

From simple electrical controls to today’s intelligent analytics platforms, data has become the driving force enabling smarter and more efficient building operations.

In this blog, we explore the pivotal role of building analytics in transforming traditional automation into next-generation smart building management. [Read more…] about The Role of Building Analytics in Smart Building Management

The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Partial Truckload Shipping

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Partial truckload shipping continues to evolve with technology, and it’s become much more popular over the last few years. This freight movement method allows shippers to combine their PTL freight with other shipments to fill a truckload.

Both dry van and reefer trucks containing meat, dairy, and produce can benefit most from shipping multiple loads together. Partial truckload shipping is a great option because it is a much more cost-effective and efficient way to ship a wide range of items nationwide.

Technology only continues to evolve and play a key role in the trucking industry. Automated load matching systems, real-time tracking, and predictive analytics are just a few examples of how shipping continues to change. [Read more…] about The Role of Technology in the Evolution of Partial Truckload Shipping

Ambi Robotics unveils fleet management and business intelligence platform

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Ambi Robotics, a provider of AI-powered robotic parcel sorting systems, has unveiled AmbiAccess, the company’s cloud-based business intelligence platform designed to enable customers to get “even more out of their Robots-as-a-Service investment”.

AmbiAccess provides advanced fleet management capabilities and real-time analytics to optimize operations and maximize efficiency so global shippers and logistics companies can gain visibility into their entire operation.

Jeff Mahler, co-founder and CTO of Ambi Robotics, says: “We built the AmbiAccess platform with a suite of operation-enhancing applications to make our customers’ lives easier. [Read more…] about Ambi Robotics unveils fleet management and business intelligence platform

Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding

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Kewazo, a construction robotics startup, has closed its $10 million Series A funding round, bringing the total funds raised to date to approximately $20 million.

The round was led by Fifth Wall, with notable participation from Cybernetix Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures as well as the construction software company Nemetschek.

Existing investors True Ventures and MIG Capital also participated in the round. This round comes on the heels of Kewazo’s $5 million Pre-Series A that closed in September 2021. [Read more…] about Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding

Oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors acquires digital twin developer MindMesh

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Oil and gas drilling company Nabors has acquired engineering technology firm, MindMesh. The acquisition includes the downhole simulation and modeling technologies that the MindMesh team has developed.

Additionally, MindMesh co-founder and chief technology officer Raju Gandikota joined Nabors as a Director in the Controls and Automation group.

Plans are in the works to integrate several digital modeling and visualization technologies complementary to Nabors’ Smart Suite of drilling automation and digitalization products. [Read more…] about Oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors acquires digital twin developer MindMesh

Brain Corp partners with Google Cloud to introduce analytics solution for retailers

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Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence company creating technologies in robotics, is partnering with Google Cloud to launch “BrainOS Inventory Insights”, a new and proprietary solution able to deliver next generation in-store inventory analytics to retailers. 

Brain Corp, which already powers the largest global fleet of autonomous robots in public spaces and the world’s largest fleet of robotic inventory scanners, will now offer retail customers “a true end-to-end solution” for analyzing the inventory data collected by its BrainOS powered inventory scanning robots.

Using BrainOS Inventory Insights, retailers will be able to quickly identify out-of-stock and low stock events, assess product details such as where an item is (product location), if it’s in the correct location (planogram compliance) and ensure it’s priced correctly (​​price tag compliance). [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Google Cloud to introduce analytics solution for retailers

What is Big Data Analytics and How Can it Help Small Businesses?

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Big data analytics refers to the complex process of using advanced analytical tools to make sense of the vast amount of information that can be gathered from sources such as IoT devices, social media, and cloud applications.

Deriving usable information from big data can help small businesses improve their management models, rise against competitors, and make strategic business decisions.

The roots of big data can be traced back to 1663 when John Graunt used statistical data analysis for the first time in dealing with bubonic plague studies. [Read more…] about What is Big Data Analytics and How Can it Help Small Businesses?

How Data Analytics Can Speed Up Your Business Decisions

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Data analytics is helping businesses make decisions much faster than before. By analyzing large amounts of data, businesses can identify patterns and trends that they can use to make informed decisions.

This is especially useful in today’s fast-paced business world, where decisions need to be made quickly in order to stay ahead of the competition. [Read more…] about How Data Analytics Can Speed Up Your Business Decisions

OTTO Motors releases new software for fleet manage of autonomous mobile robots

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OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots, released software giving customers “better visibility and depth” of their fleet’s performance.

Jay Judkowitz, VP of product at OTTO Motors, says: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen facilities test AMRs for automating material handling. Today, they are no longer testing, they are operationalizing.

“As a result, our customers’ needs are evolving and we are with them. This software release is about giving operators better visibility and depth of their fleet’s performance including dashboards, analytics, video playbacks, and troubleshooting capabilities that are unmatched in the market. [Read more…] about OTTO Motors releases new software for fleet manage of autonomous mobile robots