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AI and Big Data weave their web in New Aquitaine

AI and Big Data, major challenges in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Man created the machine. The primary objective of this creation is to simplify his life and help him develop. It must be said that the machine manages to surpass man in every way. Cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and big data, are indeed bringing considerable improvements to our society. They affect the way we live. At the same time they will be the keys to our future on Earth. Thus, they will allow a better distribution of resources and capital. In addition, they offer a better understanding of our body, mind, and society. Or on the contrary, they will be the tool of exponential inequality… With its undeniable and international appeal, Nouvelle-Aquitaine attracts startups and innovations to its digital ecosystem.

The power of AI at the service of people and health

The E-health sector is therefore accelerating its development in France and more particularly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. There is a real craze around AI and Big Data. Indeed, the latter will participate in the evolution of the human species. In particular, it aims to improve living conditions, treatment and prevention of health problems. Thus with new technologies many projects are emerging.

The “Pimiento” project is led in particular by the MONC project team (Mathematical Modeling for Oncology) and the start-up Sophia Genetics (data-driven medicine). It aims to better understand, apprehend and define strategies around patients suffering from lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer accounts for 85% of all lung cancers. 40,000 new cases are detected each year in France. Bordeaux INP, a Public Scientific, Cultural and Professional Institution (EPSCP), is one of the main players in this approach.

AI, Operational Research and Data Science in Bordeaux

Thus, the Bordeaux metropolis invests in the development of cutting-edge technologies. Indeed, it is an undeniable asset affecting many sectors of activity. At the Suez research and development centre in Bordeaux, ideas are also emerging. Indeed, LYRE researchers have developed floating beacons on the ocean. These beacons are therefore used to analyze and anticipate pollution peaks. Called “drifters” they were tested on the Garonne. In this sense, they work thanks to data. They also use artificial intelligence algorithms. The LYRE, in partnership with Fieldbox (AI) and Dronisos, has developed a vision and geolocation solution on drones. These drones allow an accurate diagnosis of pipes for the purpose of predictive maintenance operations.

Next to AI there is Big Data, in Bordeaux it is not only data analysis. It is also the implementation of computer servers in low-rent housing. So to speak, this is a world first. Indeed, the servers generate enough heat to heat the apartments of the residence. Thus, 49 housing units of the HLM Florestine residence (Gironde Habitat) will be heated free of charge. In parallel, they will have access to fiber optics in Wifi. This innovation is a solution to energy poverty in the world and in France. This solution could well be democratized throughout the national territory.

Data is beautiful and well the new digital gold of the 21st century… In Bordeaux, the Data Factory was inaugurated in September 2018 by 4 entrepreneurs: Thierry Fahmy (Addinsoft), Guillaume Forcade (Scorelab), Antoine Jeanjean (Recommerce) and Christylle de la Rivière (Thélio). The Data Factory is a network of links forged. Different universes meet to create synergy. Thus the companies of the sector, and the Universities are present and offer training and an animation program. Human entrepreneurs above all, the 4 partners want to provide computer courses to young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Large companies in the Region are also benefiting from this technological change. Safran and Airbus have placed AI and Big Data at the centre of their digital transformation. Indeed, technologies affect all sectors of the company. They range from design offices to manufacturing, from products to customer support and maintenance.

AI and Big Data issues Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Forums and organizations not to be missed

Bordeaux Data Science is an association created in 2017 in Bordeaux. It was born from the desire to bring together the private and public actors of Nouvelle-Aquitaine around the field of data science. The members of the association are employees of the companies XLStats, CDiscount, Excelerate, Capionis and many others. They work on data extraction, classification, machine learning, statistics, operations research, decision support and artificial intelligence.

The CNAM Nouvelle-Aquitaine (national conservatory of arts and crafts) is a public institution of reference of higher education and research. Cnam New Aquitaine supports more than 13,500 graduates each year with a success rate of 89%. Its three main missions are:

  • Lifelong vocational training;
  • Technological research and innovation;
  • The spread of scientific and technical culture.
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The institution therefore offers a Big Data Engineer and AI training in apprenticeship. This three-year training allows a person with a bac + 2 scientist to lead to many professions. In particular, she brings the following knowledge: definition of the Big Data architecture, design of data and mathematical models, development of data extraction, refining and transformation processing, drafting of functional analysis files…

Digital Aquitaine is an association created in 2014. It works for the development of digital companies in the region and their sector through the animation of areas of excellence. These areas are currently related to E-health, mobility, intelligent transport and satellite applications, connected commerce (Connected Commerce Club and digital simulation, augmented or virtual reality.

NAIA is the 1st neo-Aquitaine forum for Artificial Intelligence. It is organized by Sud-Ouest and SUEZ. The event took place on March 19, 2019. In particular, it highlighted the dynamism of AI in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

AI and Big Data are developing rapidly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Bordeaux. This is the prequel to this technology. The latter will change the face of the world and will undeniably participate in the evolution of man. Bordeaux therefore encourages ecosystems and industries not to skimp on financial and human investments around these technologies. However, it will be a question of keeping control of this technology and not letting it turn against us.

Kévin HEUGAS – Bordeaux BUSINESS

Sources:

BORDEAUX Business – “E-health, the key business sector” – Kevin HEUGAS 19/03/19

Inria

Sophiagenetics

Bordeaux INP

Fieldbox

Dronisos

Youtube – Quarnot Computing (January 2017) – EN

Xlstat

Scorelab

Recommerce

Thelio

My CNAM New Aquitaine

Digital Aquitaine

Connected Trade Club

Naia

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