7 Big Data and AI predictions for 2018

AI of Things    4 January, 2018
2017 was, for the most part, an extremely successful year in terms of technological advancement. The IoT era kick started, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning gained public interest and the world of Big Data has grown even stronger. In this blog, we will take a look at 7 trends that will define business in 2018.

1. Roughly one fifth of companies will use AI in their decision making process and to provide real-time instructions. The increased use of AI in business reinforces the ideology that the future is data-driven. Decisions can be optimized and the best possible outcome will be achieved. This may be in terms of communication with consumers, optimizing supply decisions, or even setting tasks for employees. The main outcome will be improved productivity and profits… enterprises using such data orientated approaches will be leaders in all fields. This also establishes the point that AI is no longer a distant future, but rather a reality that must be harnessed in the modern world.
2. Half of all enterprises will incorporate a cloud first strategy. A cloud first strategy is the approach of using shared infrastructures (that are protected despite being publically hosted) rather than the traditional method of storing your own private data in-house. Not only is this a cost-saving method, but furthermore it can increase productivity and data access speeds. Cloud computing is not the future, it is the present and it is certainly here to stay.  Currently, cloud spending and investment is growing at 4.5 times the rate of IT spending and this number is expected to rise to 6 times by 2020, thus putting into perspective the innovative cloud computing based approach – it is more popular than ever before.
3. Data engineer will become an attractive job title and the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) will advance. The rise of the job title ‘data engineer’ will go hand in hand with the decline in popularity of the job title ‘data scientist’. Data scientist roles will certainly still exist but the preference towards the term ‘data engineer’ represents a shift towards a more broad approach to Big Data and the increased need to support the business analyst. In 2017 40% of CDOs reported directly to the CEO and this number is expected to rise to above 50% by the end of 2018. This shows a greater incorporation of data within the foundations of many companies.
4. Companies and governments will compete to create the most advanced artificial intelligence in 2018. 2017 saw drastic improvements in the ways AI function and behave and this trend will accelerate into 2018. We also established last year that artificial intelligence will be fundamentally different to human intelligence. Russia, China and the USA have emerged as key players in the development of high level AI and as more potential emerges in 2018, more money shall be invested and the industry will explode with innovation.
5. In spring of this year, a new standard of data protection will be established across the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation. The aim of this regulation is to establish universal data protection laws across the EU that all companies operating within the EU must adhere to.  Points included under the regulation include anonymization of collected data to protect privacy and the safe handling of cross-border data transfer amongst other points. At the moment differences exist across EU member states and this law will eradicate them and create a universal level.

Security concerns must be contained as they will multiply as Big Data expands.
Figure 2 : Security concerns must be contained as they multiply as Big Data expands.
6. Democratization of Big Data will happen on a greater scale than ever before. This means that more and more companies and individuals will be able to access data and extract value from it. Larger companies have already adapted to this trend by offering courses on the topic. As the democratization of data takes place, data prices will fall and access will be easier, thus meaning that smaller companies can also turn to data-driven solutions. In 2018 all companies will all have ties in the data business, even if they do not know it.
7. In 2018 a lot of emphasis will be placed on security when discussing Big Data. Companies always face the challenge of using data in an ethical way and protecting the privacy of their consumers. As the Big Data industry grows, sadly so do the potential threats to security. Consequently, Big Data and security will always go hand in hand, both industries will grow together in 2018.
To conclude, we can only presume that 2018 is set to be an exciting year. We are at the heart of the Big Data Revolution and investment in the industry is still at an extremely high rate. Here at LUCA we are excited to see what the new year will bring for us and our clients. Happy New Year!

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Understanding clients of La Vaguada shopping center

AI of Things    3 January, 2018

Understanding the profile of clients, and their wants and needs, is vital for any brand. Companies that know what their target audience wants will be able to reach their clients more easily. By basing themselves on data and information acquired about the profile of consumers, brands are able to design the necesssary strategies in order to achieve their goals more successfully. But, how does one gather, order, analyze and extract value from all this information? In this post, we share with you one example, that of the recent collaboration between LUCA and La Vaguada Shopping Center in Madrid.

LUCA has worked alongside La Vaguada in a project with the aim of better understanding its clients and the challenges it faces as a shopping center, largely due to the arrival of online shopping.

Jesús Hernández, assistant manager of La Vaguada and the person responsible for the area of innovation and marketing, shares that with “the arrival of online shopping, which still has a relatively low market share that is growing, represents a competitor for local retailers”. One of the advantages that online retailers have is that they obtain a lot of information about their clients in real time and with ease. Physical retail spaces, on the other hand, have until now only been able to obtain information via surveys and this has required client participation.
For this reason, the collaboration with LUCA has worked to reveal insights about the shoppers with access to historical and real time information, something which was previously impossible. Thanks to this project, La Vaguada has been able to take concrete actions, as they undrestand the type of clients that they have, their profile and origins. For example, they can direct their marketing actions towards areas from which they could attract more visitors than they currently see. Additionally, they were able to change their communication policy in order to adapt to a style, language and method that would help them reach their target audience.
Want to know more? Watch this video about the La Vaguada case study in which Jesús Hernández speaks about the collaboration:

5 Top Posts from LUCA Data Speaks Blog 2017

AI of Things    2 January, 2018
2017 has been a great year in many ways, in particular from a technological point of view. We have experienced an infinite number of advancements in the field and the possibilities of Big Data have expanded on a tremendous scale. Here at LUCA, it has been twelve months of excitement and hard work, demonstrated by the advancements in our products. In this post, we will take a look at some of the stand-out Data Speaks blog posts from 2017 as we look forward to another successful year in 2018!

1. Here’s a post from early 2017 where we take a closer look at: 5 Big Data and AI Startups to watch out for in 2017. A huge number of startups got involved with Big Data in 2017 and undoubtedly, this trend will continue into the New Year.

5 Big Data and AI Startups
2. Interested in AI and Cognitive Computing? Then take a look at: Artificial Intelligence vs Cognitive Computing: What’s the difference? The post examines these two innovative technologies, highlighting both similarities and differences alike.

 
AI vs Cognitive Computing

3. Can’t get enough AI? Don’t worry! Have a read of: Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the law as we know it. Taking a more real world, practical approach, this post shows how our world is evolving and chnaging rapidly. Are you ready?

AI Disrupting the law

4. For those of you with artistic interests: When Big Data meets art. Did you think that Big Data was only limited to the business world? Within every sector imaginable, there is potential for Big Data incorporation… here is just one example.

 
Big Data meets Art

5. Finally, on a slightly more serious note: World Health Day: Using Big Data to address depression. Once again illustrating the diverse possiblities of data science, this post talks about depression and how modern technologies can hold the key to tackling this widespread problem.

 
World Health Day

We would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting our blog in 2017! Now, we move forward into 2018 in a very strong position, excited to create, innovate and share our thoughts with you here, on our Data Speaks blog. 

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Come to Create Technology at Telefónica’s Chief Data Office Unit

ElevenPaths    29 December, 2017

Come to create technology at Telefónica's Chief Data Office unit

Hi Hacker!

Technology is in a constant evolution and so are we. Therefore, from Telefónica, throughout the Chief Data Office (CDO) led by Chema Alonso, which includes Aura -Cognitive Intelligence-, ElevenPaths -Cybersecurity-, LUCA -Big Data- and the 4th Platform, we are looking for new talents who are passionate about technology applied to artificial intelligence in Android development environments.
If you are someone who has the knowledge, the experience and the motivation to change the rules of the game, Telefónica’s CDO unit is the place for you.

How will we do it?

From Telefónica we have decided to hack the traditional recruitment process of personnel. Therefore, instead of evaluating your CV we’ve launched the following challenge:

The steps to follow are very simple, you just have to:

1. Access the Google Play store and install this application on your phone
2. Remove from your phone the APK that you just installed 
3. Solve the programming challenge you’ll find in the source code
If you are able to decipher the challenge correctly you will obtain a face-to-face interview with our experts in the offices of Distrito Telefónica, Madrid.
Do you accept the challenge? Show us what you’re capable of!

Disponible en Google Play

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The Future of Connected Vehicles and IoT

Cascajo Sastre María    27 December, 2017

Connected vehicles are increasingly becoming reality, and in fact, you may have even had the chance to drive one. A study carried out by PwC entitled The Bright Future of Connected Cars suggests that worldwide sales of connected vehicles will almost quadruple between 2015 and 2020, generating more than 110 billion euros (149 billion dollars) in revenue in the passenger segment alone.

For both business and company use, the ecosystem of products and services around these vehicles is growing and shifting our conventional idea of driving thanks to the endless possibilities offered by this industry.

In this sense, on a professional level, open platforms are already revolutionising fleet management capacities using IoT as a “hub” for the vehicle, with functionalities which go far beyond basic tracking by GPS, such as with leasing and rental services, which are becoming more popular, the proactive maintenance of the vehicle fleet.

So what benefits are there? Why does the transformation towards smart vehicles seem unstoppable?

The Crucial Role of Big Data

One of the cornerstones to explaining the benefits of this innovation in transport is directly related to the capacity to generate and store a vast amount of data, which are analysed thanks to Big Data. Access to such a huge volume of analysed information brings improvements and new possibilities. Organisations that are capable of understanding the value of these data for their clients and society at large will have a unique competitive advantage.

Engineering companies like Geotab develop technology which allows the automation of  many driving related processes, improving critical factors like transport efficiency, sustainability and productivity. This technology allows drivers to determine not only the quickest route and most detailed itinerary but also to monitor fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Fleet management solutions already provide detailed information on the automobile’s performance and automatically send this information to insurance companies and fleet managers.

Most importantly, the new IoT technologies help bring down the number of accidents: driver assistance and safety systems have advanced features like seat belt detection, collision warning, and accident notifications. Additionally, systems already exist which monitor vital functions of drivers like their pulse, fatigue symptoms and send alerts about possible problems.

As a whole, this array of new features will largely expand the capacities of connected vehicles in the future, transforming not only the way we drive but how we buy and maintain vehicles, and also how manufacturers sell them. Gathering smart data offers companies and drivers a vast trove of resources and opportunities as they grow, expand and increasingly connect with the IoT.

The Smart City Revolution

Almost all smart cities have one or several of the following objectives:

1.   Safety: Reducing accidents, injuries, fatalities and EMS response times.

2.   Sustainability: Reducing CO2 emissions and other pollutants/contaminants.

3.   Efficiency: Improving city operations.

4.   Equality: Creating more opportunities in under-privileged urban areas.

5.   Engagement: Improving citizen engagement and social interactions.

In this sense, remote devices are becoming an important part of the smart city movement. Today’s solutions allow road and highway conditions to be analysed, along with the traffic flow, dangerous intersections and roadways, the impact of weather conditions, and the planning of the infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles, which are increasing in number. The trend shows that remote devices and IoT will be even further integrated into the network of smart cities and will provide us with countless services because they are a key element in the urban planning of the future.

For all of these reasons, there is no doubt that connected vehicles are a huge improvement to our mobility, but they are much more than that: they are also going to transform our cities and our lives before we even realise it.

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Born in Valladolid but always lived in Irún. I have a degree in Journalism and two Masters: one in Journalism in Television and another in Marketing and Digital Advertising. I have touched different branches before taking root in Telefónica, where I work since 2015. Currently workig in the Mkt & Comms department of Telefónica IoT. My little pleasures of life: play music at full volume on the car and chocolate. My motto: "Maybe not every day is good, but there is always something good every day".

Happy holidays with data!

AI of Things    26 December, 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in homes all over the world. That means, millions and millions of turkeys cooked, presents wrapped up, Christmas trees decorated etc. At LUCA, we want to take a data-driven approach to this worldwide festivity and we ask ourselves; how does Christmas look in numbers?

There is a lot of data about various aspects of this time of the year. For example, Forbes and Statista created an infographic based on Washington Post Data on some Christmas facts. Did you know that the Asche County in North Carolina produces the most Christmas trees? An outstanding number of 1,979,835 pine trees! North America’s all time favorite album is “Miracles”, The Holiday Album by Kenny G, with 7.31 million units sold. And of course, the most successful Christmas Movie is “How the Grinch stole Christmas” with 260 million dollars earned at the box office.

Also, there are a lot of reports on how much we spend during this time of the year. According to The Independent, the average British person will spend £54,000 (€61,000) each on Christmas over the course of their life! Statista has estimated that US homes will spend an average of $906 per person this year, the highest figure in history. It is the first time we’ve exceeded the pre-crisis economic levels.
This year in Spain statisticians have detected an optimistic feeling on home economic confort, and according to the Christmas consumer report by Deloitte, this will result in a 3,3% rise on the average expense per home. In fact, Spain leads the European ranking on planned spending, with €633 per person, overtaking the UK for the first time. Interestingly, Spanish families are turning more and more digital, spending at least a quarter of their budget through online shopping.

Christmas presents
Figure 2 :  British population will spend 61.000€ per person throughout their lives on Christmas expenses.
In a more “Christmassy” report, the PNC Christmas Price Index shows each year, how much it would cost you to buy the twelve presents from the Christmas carol “The twelve days of Christmas“. This year, the price has risen by 0.6% due to the increase in the price of a Pear tree, the rising demand for golden rings, and the salary increase for the Lords-a-Leaping.
When we look at how much we will move around in this period of time, UK families will travel 608 miles (978 km), filling their fuel tanks 1.5 times more than usual. In Spain, the public institution in charge of roads and transport, DGT, estimated that for 2016 at least 16.7 million journeys would be made over Christmas, 3 million more than in 2015. We will have to wait to see how this will change in 2017.
Moving away from the economic impact of Christmas, how can we measure whether Christmas is actually the happiest time of the year? FiveThirtyEight revealed in their article “Americans love holidays, but spend them doing things they hate” that American population choose Christmas day and Thanksgiving are their happiest days of the year. Nevertheless, organizing such a feast as we have seen in this post is quite a stress. According to their answers, Americans most enjoy being with their loved ones, participating in a religious tradition and just seeing happy people around them. When asked what the thing they dislike most is, the top three answers are related to consumerism and shopping, financial stress and massive crowds.
Studying closely how Americans actually spend their time during Christmas, we find out that everyone spends more time shopping, especially women, who spend 1.5 hours during the last month of the year, up from 0.8 hours usually. On the other hand, we see a significant decrease in time used for socializing with neighbors, family and friends. Essentially, this study shows us that there is a correlation during this period of the year between shopping and spending time with our loved ones, with people choosing the first over the latter.
We can see how much money it costs to celebrate this tradition, but also how much stress it can cause. With all this data in mind, we are now ready to make our decisions on how can we make this wonderful time of the year into a significant happy time for us and the people we care for. At LUCA, we want to wish you a merry data-driven Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Enrich your messages with the new SMS 2.0

AI of Things    21 December, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a ubiquitous mobile technology, which earned a high level of subscriber trust, and did this with just only 160 characters.  This fairy tale story happens to be true and it just celebrated its 25th birthday this week, What am I referring to here?

Correct! The humble spectrum afterthought that is plain old SMS!
While the Person to Person (P2P) part of SMS has largely been replaced by OTT Channels, such as WhatsApp the Application to Person (A2P) sending of one time pin codes, appointment reminders, info updates, marketing call to actions etc. is growing strongly. Across our Telefonica markets this growth is in the double digits year on year as more and more enterprises and brands begin to leverage the mobile channels their client base are demanding engagement on. Recent research on A2P SMS just published by renowned analysist Nick Lane from Mobile-squared predicts Global A2P SMS revenues raising from $11.7 Billion in 2017 to $26.3 Billion by 2022 leading to a 125% A2P SMS market growth and 18% CAGR within the forecasted time period.

However just like many products and services that came before it, SMS is about to get a serious (and badly needed) makeover. SMS 2.0 or Rich Communication Services (RCS) has finally, after many failed attempts made it to the mainstream, and is planning to come to your android handset in one form or another in the next 12 to 18 months.

While begrudgingly we have to admit that we as an MNO industry were unable to agree between ourselves on standards in a timely manner, it took Google (who bought an RCS Platform provider JIBE) to enter the fray and lead the way in setting the badly required product standardisation (Universal Profile 2.0)  together with the GSMA.
Currently there are diverse messaging solutions available, which have greatly enhanced end user experience but are hugely lacking interoperability. The messaging ecosystem has become widely fragmented, with our OTT messaging “friends” playing a significant role. One of the root causes of this fragmentation has been the lack of standardization. However as previously mentioned RCS is standardized and built on IMS architecture within the MNO networks.

Will SMS 2.0 have a place in today's world?
Figure 1 : Will SMS 2.0 have a place in today’s world?

 
So, what do this mean for Telefonica and wider reaching MNO industry?
Firstly, Telefónica has signed a global agreement with Google to provide a low cost and very low technical implementation solution that the local OB´s are free to roll out if and when ready. This option allows our early mover OB´s to be part of the first wave of MNO´s providing this type of service to the customer base and the product can be used for both A2P and P2P communication.
In a nutshell, this service going forward will allow the MNO´s to provide a feature rich OTT like product that brands are longing for but coupled with the ubiquity of SMS and the high level of data protection only available via the regulated Telco industry. Google will share revenue with the OB´s based on the amount of active monthly users engaging over the service. This is something that the likes of WhatsApp or other OTT messaging apps are not offering the MNO´s.
Telefonica OB´s like other competitor MNO´s are also free to invest and host /run this service completely on our own infrastructure going forward if preferable.
What will the service look and feel like for Brands and the end users?
Its early days but many great concepts are already in production. Firstly, there seems to be a systemic shift from considering A2P SMS or OTT apps as mere channels. The industry is now heading towards   Messaging-as-a-Platform (MaaP). This will affect the way enterprises interact with end users. Combined with a new communication gateway managed by mobile carriers, MaaP will also  be able to leverage the newer technologies such as chatbots, AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP)( think about our own plans with  AURA within the LUCA)
Instead of the basic text we provide today on the SMS Channel, let us envisage a message with, images, maps, interactive video or Geo-location. A MaaP message could include selection chips / buttons , integrated payment solutions & Touch Carousels enabling the user to access additional information or pay for goods and services  intuitively by tapping or sliding a finger. It is also highly probable that MaaP will over time replace mobile apps. Many apps, which are all expensive to build and maintain do not remain in use or installed on our devices for very long as only the fewest for brands have such a strong presence to command a permanent automatic “green card” entitlement on our device screens.  Many of the services provided by such apps (I.E. underground map needed only occasionally when visiting a city) can be easily embedded in to the Messaging-as-a-platfrom.  In addition, with standard protocols, developing an app for different mobile platforms and Operating systems would be a thing of the past – one development for MaaP based messaging is all that would be required.
While the two ugly sisters (WhatsApp and Facebook messenger) in our Cinderella fairy-tale, got to go to the ball, we all know that Cinderella won out in the end and while there is a very long way to still go for the RCS proposition, I truly believe that SMS 2.0 (AKA RCS) will live happy ever after on the home screens of all our devices!
Happy Christmas / feliz Navidad / Frohe Weihnachten & Feliz Natal to one and all!Original content written by Tim Houlihan , A2P Messaging Development EUROPE at Telefónica.

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IoT Trends for 2018, connectivity in the limelight

Beatriz Sanz Baños    20 December, 2017

In 2017, we have seen the rise of technologies associated with Big Data, the popularization of VR and the emergence of autonomous cars. But much still remains to be seen. The general outlook seems to be taking shape around certain applications and more specific technological solutions such as eSIM, the IoT based on Blockchain and Edge Solutions. These are the trends that will drive the direction of the development of connectivity in 2018.

eSIM, global enabler for the IoT

eSIM is the future of devices, especially in telephones, plus it greatly facilitates the adoption of cellular connectivity in devices that would generally not have it, such as smartwatches and other wearables. Basically, it consists in a Subscriber Identity Module (or SIM) that can be reprogrammed remotely without the need to change it physically, which means easier management for operators from the administrative standpoint, as well as in the use of a single SKU in the manufacture of devices, which will allow for simpler traceability. This shapes the perfect scenario to see global IoT products more often. The eSIM will reach a CAGR of 26.3% between 2019 and 2025.[1] But new challenges also come with digital SIMs, such as the need for OTA (Over the Air) maintenance which allows the devices and their connectivity to be properly managed regardless of the place in the world or the environment where they are located. The first trendsetting details of eSIM operations will be seen in 2018.

Drones, the new world delivery system

According to experts, the drone services market will be worth $18.0227 billion by 2022 [2]. As more commercial drones (which can weigh between 2 and 150 kg) and their uses arrive to market, the greater concern is over not only their regulation, but also their application and technology. The year 2018 will be crucial in the development of realistic global laws on the use of these robots for all kinds of tasks, especially messaging, but also research, control, monitoring and audiovisual production.

In regulatory aspects, safety will be another key aspect of drones. Thus, cellular networks, which are safe by design, are a perfect alternative as a communications network and to control drones. In this sense, there are several lines of work coming from operators. But as mentioned above, there are still many legislative gaps to be filled before seeing many of these devices on the market.

Overcoming barriers to Edge Solutions

The Edge Computing market is expected to grow from $185.8 billion in 2017 to $838.6 billion by 2022 [3]. Meanwhile, Edge Solutions for the IoT present a series of challenges related to the future of computing and scalability. They include latency, more efficient use of broadband and security. These problems will be the focus of attention of technological proposals in this coming year. Edge infrastructure brings assets back from the cloud to networks, taking advantage of cloud computing but preventing issues like bandwidths with legacy networks that can’t handle additional workloads. Edge solutions will be empowered in 2018 both technically and in terms of public attention.

IoT and Blockchain, an empowered pair

To fully ensure the integrity and security of data, IoT solutions based on the Blockchain are considered one of the best options available. The maturity of the sector, in which the adoption of the Blockchain is increasingly common, will allow its management applications to be increased, such as control solutions for supply chains in the industrial sector. Communication and information will also be the focus of these applications, which estimates say will witness growth of up to $6.0766 billion in 2023 [4].

Consolidating device management

For companies, a device management system means having better control and security, as well as greater efficiency, and it lowers the chances of having a device in down time. Currently, there is a fragmentation in management protocols that hinders their proper functioning. The number of wireless M2M device connections will grow to more than 2.2 billion in 2023 [5]. The industry is adopting the Lightweight M2M protocol as a standard for this low-end. On the other hand, the more than 20 billion IoT devices expected by 2020 [6] will continue to deal with this fragmentation, which will drive the development of a standard in 2018.

LPWA for new connectivity

LPWA technologies offer a range never before seen in other connectivity solutions. In 2016 and 2017, we have seen how they consolidated around the NB-IoT and LTE-M, allowing for the connection of billions of devices of all types at once. The number of low power wide area connections will grow to 3 billion in 2025, up from 59 million in 2016 [7], and we will start see the exponential boom of this technology in 2018.

Industry goes smarter

According to estimates, Industry 4.0 is growing quickly and is expected to reach a market value of $152.31 billion by 2022 [8]. Therefore, the supply chain must adapt to the new smart solutions offered by the interconnectivity of IoT. The current industry trend is driven by that aspect, which will be able to achieve great things in the near future, taking advantage of the maturity of Artificial Intelligence.

Voice, the interface of the future

Voice assistants have matured in the last five years until reaching a peak in their development. Now these assistants are evolving towards new assistance shares, making it possible to do things that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Right now, their application in more services and their associated technology are allowing smart assistants to be used as the only interface in a host of devices. In 2018, we will see some of the fruits of this evolution, with an increasing number of connected items handled only by voice. A CAGR of 30.45% in terms of unit shipment and revenue is expected for 2022 [9]. Their spread will also be related to financial services to provide secure services with voice authentication, beyond their application in devices targeted to end consumers.

Big Data analysis is still a hot topic

During the past year, Big Data has become one of the clearest trends in all technology circles. In 2018, this will not decrease, but instead it will increase and move towards creating a new and broader category of IoT services for end users beyond wearables and the current Smart Home devices. Big Data analysis will open new doors to services related to connected cars, which will use massive amounts of information collected and processed in real time, as well as a host of applications related to health and emergency services provided by Smart Cities. New layers of value associated with this analysis will grow on these services. According to estimates, Big Data and Business Analytics revenues will reach $210 billion in 2020 [10], which exemplifies the growing impact of this technological concept on future scenarios.

Cybersecurity for an increasing number of threats

Security is still among the top five topics when talking about the future. There will be more IoT attacks aimed not only at endpoints (devices) but also at the base (platforms and cloud). In 2018, the market related to cybersecurity will reach $149.79 billion [11], accelerated by increased global awareness, as well as by the increase in the number of attacks in recent years. Cybercriminals are always trying to uncover new security flaws, so it is important to never let your guard down. The new technologies will help increase the ways we have to deal with them effectively, which will clearly be seen in the security solutions that take advantage of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in 2018.

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The data-driven “green corridor” in Cali

AI of Things    20 December, 2017
The power
of data has moved out of the confines of businesses and start-ups and has
reached public circles and most notably, our cities. More and more local
governments are hiring Big Data technicians in order to understand and plan their
cities better. A few weeks ago, we published the case study of the Municipality
of Neuquen and its project to design a new public transport system. From Argentina,
we now move to Colombia, and the city of Santiago de Cali.

Cali has
around 2.5 million inhabitants, making it the third largest city in Colombia. A
large part of its size is due to the old train line that connected the city to
the Pacific, which was vital for the industrial development of the city. The
city built up around the train tracks, but with the arrival of cars, this
stopped being the main form of transport.
 

 

With the
aim of giving new life to the train line, or the “Green Corridor” as the
project was known, it was the most
ambitious urban renovation plan that the city had ever seen. The mission is
to reinvent the corridor that goes through the heart of the city, uniting it
instead of separating it. The project, planned to cover 22 kilometers, includes
an enormous bike lane, leisure spaces and most importantly, a massive non-motorized
transport system, which will contribute to the protection of the environment
that surrounds it.

Figure 1 : An artistic prediciton of how Cali's green corridor will look once completed.
Figure 1 : An artistic prediciton of how Cali’s green corridor will look once completed. 

The project was the result of an international agreement between the Foreign Minister of the UK, the consultancy firm ATKINS, FDI Pacífico, the city of Cali and Telefonica Colombia. Telefonica contributed to the urban planning through the use of mobile data as an instrument for identifying and evaluating opportunities. In particular, they analyzed data obtained by LUCA Transit, which include the number of trips carried out in the area of study and the distribution of these movements by hour and purpose.

Big Data techniques allowed for a much more accurate planning of the project. One can better understand the mobility patterns of the city of Cali and the highly concentrated population areas, and then divide the project into various phases with this perspective in mind. Currently, the corridor is in its implementation phase and it is hoped that the renovation of the city will be achieved in the coming years.

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