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Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the conservation efforts for Norwegian Atlantic salmon by effectively identifying and sorting out humpback salmon during their migration upriver to spawn. The trap system was showcased during the AI+ Exhibit, and the solution has already gained international attention.
At AI+, the spotlight is on applied artificial intelligence (AI), and the conference showcases numerous examples of AI in action.
Among the highlights of the 2024 program was the AI+ Exhibit, a new feature that provided sponsors and partners with a platform to showcase their innovations to the 371 in-person attendees (463 in total).
Among the exhibitors was Simula Consulting, a sponsor of AI+ 2024, which presented an exciting application of AI technology.
Two Prestigious Awards
In partnership with Huawei Norway and Troll Systems, the technology company has pioneered a solution that utilizes artificial intelligence to detect and divert unwanted humpback salmon, known as ‘pukkellaks’ in Norwegian, into a specially designed trap, preventing them from reaching the river to spawn.
The trap system has been tested in Storelva in Berlevåg in cooperation with the Berlevåg Hunting and Fishing Association, yielding promising results. In 2023, the trap helped prevent over 6,000 humpback salmon from reaching their spawning grounds while allowing the Norwegian Atlantic salmon to continue their journey.
Check out the river management demo below:
The remarkable solution has already received international recognition twice. In 2023, Simula Consulting, Huawei Norway, and Troll Systems were awarded the jury’s special prize at the World AI Cannes Festival. In March 2024, they were honoured with the “Outstanding Mobile Contribution to the UN SDGs” award at the Global Mobile Awards in Barcelona.
During AI+ in April 2024, the conference attendees could view live footage from Storelva in Berlevåg and engage with the developers from Simula Consulting.
“We are proud to have developed this solution in collaboration with Huawei and Troll Systems. It serves as a prime example of our commitment to developing technology that benefits not only the environment but also society at large,” says Omar Richardson, Chief Technology Officer at Simula Consulting.
Important Meeting Place
AI+ 2024 marked the fifth consecutive conference organized by the renowned technology, innovation, and research community based in Halden, comprising the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), eSmart Systems, Smart Innovation Norway, Halden Municipality, Halden Business Development, and Østfold University College.
With the ambition of creating a premier gathering for applied artificial intelligence, the stakeholders, together with the Halden-based Cluster for Applied AI, will unify politicians, business leaders, researchers, IT professionals, and AI enthusiasts for two days of lectures, debates, parallel sessions, panel discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking in Halden.
The 2024 edition of the conference featured notable names such as State Secretary Tomas Norvoll from the Directorate for Digitization, David Hansen from Microsoft, Cathrine Pihl Lyngstad from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), Magnus Sahlgren from AI Sweden, Elisabet Haugsbø from Tekna, Morten Langfeldt Dahlback from Faktisk.no, Torgeir Waterhouse from Otte, Alex Moltzau from NORA, Hanne Heltne from the law firm Advokatfirmaet CLP DA, Niels Goet from Bane NOR, Heine Skipnes from NTNU, and Niklas Kilberg from Volvo Cars.
Pupils Learned About AI
As part of this year’s AI+ event, Smart Innovation Norway and IFE hosted three AI days tailored for all 8th graders in Halden.
In collaboration with the Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND) and Inspiria Science Center, the initiative offered nearly 400 pupils to explore the fundamentals of AI, witness the technology in action, engage in hands-on activities, tackle technical challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of what the future society and workforce hold.
Feedback about the AI days was overwhelmingly positive, coming from pupils, teachers, and organizers alike.
In anticipation of the AI+, IFE and Østfold University College hosted the academic conference ICAPAI, focusing this year on ‘Human-Centric AI for the Digital Society’. This gathering provides a platform for researchers and professionals to exchange insights and ideas.
In the evening, LO Østfold, NHO Viken Oslo, Kirkens Bymisjon Halden, Halden Chambre of Commerce, and AI+ collaborated to host ‘Kunstig Intelligens på pøbben’, an informal event in Norwegian about AI for the public. The event blended entertainment, culture, and discussions, igniting curiosity about AI and its potential.
Tech and Culture Combined
The annual conference dinner took place at the esteemed Haldens Klub, which hosted over 100 guests. Afterwards, the evening continued with the AI+ Party at Kulturhuset, which offered delightful drinks, a lively atmosphere, and excellent music.
See image gallery from Day 1 of AI+ 2024
Attendees had the opportunity to join a historical city tour on day 1 and the AI+ Run on the morning of day 2. Another AI+ 2024 sponsor, Computas, gathered people for a mini event with Google as a pre-party to the conference dinner.
Before lunch on day two, participants could select from three parallel sessions based on their interest areas: AI+ Business, AI+ Risk, and AI+ Education.
New this year was AI+’s collaboration with other prominent figures in Halden’s academic and cultural scene. The Fredriksten Opera Festival began its musical program on April 12, while the Halden International Music Film Festival (HIMF) brought the nine-day cultural and technology festival to a close.
Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
Storespeed is a Norwegian data center company that owns, develops and operates its own data center services in the Nordic and Arctic region, offering bespoke solutions for storage and high-performance computing through 25+ years of experience.
Storespeed is now developing a portfolio of 10x sites through the Nordics for AI companies, either providing AI capacity or hosting AI solutions with high requirements of best-of-breed data center infrastructure to operate and maintain their solutions.
By using our extensive network and insight into the power available, we can develop sites on locations quicker and better than our competitors.
Ørjan Rolness, Storespeed
How does Storespeed use AI?
Being a small, but proactive company we need to accelerate our processes. By using AI solutions and foremost Gemini&GPT we are able to speed up our internal work. However, this requires proofing and some rework to make the text and content correct for the purpose we are working on.
We also spend time to share experience and learn how to optimize the use of different tools. This is vital to get increased valued of the different solutions we are working on.
Tell about a recent AI-related success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on.
Our core services revolve around providing data center facilities, offering bespoke hosting solutions for your server infrastructure. We see the AI industry as a huge opportunity for us providing the infrastructure to operate both the training platform and the platform for AI companies.
Our biggest project now is working together with some of the biggest providers of NVIDIA GPU processors. These companies are multi-billion-dollar companies with advanced requirements for their solutions. Today there is a rapid increase on space to allocate their AI capacity, which is the sweetspotfor Storespeed. We hope to be able to sign our first customer contracts soon.
What goals does the company have for the future?
Storespeed has ambitious goals for the future. We want to become the sustainable data center within the Nordic region, providing bespoke solutions for AI companies.
This requires both competence within AI and the ability to develop our business towards this market segment. We want to build a strong brand within this segment, as the best data center developer/operator for this type of data center capacity, enabling us to handle the increasing demand for AI applications.
By strengthening our partnerships, ensuring customer success, and building a strong brand based on our excellent deliveries is key objectives as we develop our business further.
Why is Storespeed sponsoring the AI+ conference?
Our decision to sponsor this conference is in alignment with our mission to advance within the AI industry. The event provides excellent networking opportunities, boosts our brand visibility, enables us to showcase our thought leadership, and reaffirms our commitment to supporting the AI community.
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Storespeed AS
- Number of employees: 8
- Location: Fredrikstad/Halden/Åfjord/Oslo/Finland
- Industry: Data center services
- Briefly about the product/service: Our data centers are providing IT operations and equipment to ensure a secure location for storing, sharing, and managing vast amounts of data. We provide businesses with flexibility in how they can view, back up, and store the data, as well as protect it from natural and man-made disasters.
Storespeed is a platinum sponsor for AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
Simula Consulting is a prize-winning AI and Machine Learning consultancy based in Oslo. Specialising in transforming complex challenges into cutting-edge solutions, they are dedicated to empowering businesses with the capabilities of AI, safely and ethically. As a part of Simula Research Laboratory, Simula Consulting has access to leading experts in computer science and security, enabling them to tailor the perfect team to solve your problems using state-of-the-art techniques.
How do you use AI in the company?
At Simula Consulting, we are a specialised consultancy, leveraging the power of AI to optimise and improve processes, enhance decision-making, and unlock insights from data. Our AI solutions encompass machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and more, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether it’s automating tasks, predicting outcomes, or personalising user experiences, AI is integrated into our service offerings to deliver tangible value to our clients. Simula Consulting has long experience in deploying AI models, building them into existing or standalone systems.
Tell about a recent AI-related success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on
Simula Consulting was awarded “Outstanding Mobile Contribution” prize at the Global Mobile Awards, for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, for developing an Intelligent AI-based Fish Filtering System to prevent the Extinction of Atlantic Salmon. We collaborated with Huawei Norge, Troll Systems and Berlevåg Jeger- og Fiskeforening to implement a computer vision model based on an edge computing deployment in a quite rugged environment.
What goals does the company have for the future?
Looking ahead, Simula Consulting aims to continue innovating and expanding our AI capabilities to address evolving market and societal demands. We aspire to be at the forefront of technological advancements, driving digital transformation initiatives for our clients and empowering them to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. As a part of Simula Research Laboratory, we make sure the cutting-edge research of 200+ researchers becomes available to the Norwegian Industry.
Why have you chosen to sponsor the AI+ conference?
As a firm deeply committed to advancing AI technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry, sponsoring the AI+ conference aligns perfectly with our values and objectives. We recognize the importance of knowledge sharing, networking, and staying abreast of the latest developments in AI. By sponsoring this conference, we aim to contribute to the exchange of ideas, showcase our expertise, and forge meaningful connections with fellow professionals, researchers, and innovators in the AI community.
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Simula Consulting
- Number of employees: 13
- Location: Oslo
- Industry: Consulting
- Briefly about the product/service: Our services span hands-on technology development and advice, tech due diligence, and courses in AI and Machine Learning.
- Achievements: More than 50 AI based solutions successfully developed and deployed for our clients since 2020
Simula Consulting is a gold sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning aims to handle Norway’s nuclear legacy safely and responsibly in line with regulations and standards. The agencyy sees AI as a valuable tool for nuclear-related safety, efficiency and innovation and will seek to collaborate with others to learn and share from future AI applications.
Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning (NND) is a state agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries. Its primary responsibilities include:
- Research Reactor Decommissioning: In 2018 and 2019, the two research reactors in Norway were permanently taken out of operation. NND will execute the safe decommissioning of research reactors in Norway. Currently, the independent Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) owns and is responsible for the research reactors. However, ownership and responsibility will eventually transition to NND.
- Nuclear Waste Management: NND will handle the safe storage, handling, and disposal of nuclear waste in Norway.
- Long-Term Planning: NND is still in a build-up phase, dedicating time and resources to planning and organizational development. Once fully operational and licensed by the Norwegian radiation and nuclear safety authority (DSA), NND will be the single point of contact for handling nuclear waste created in Norway.
NND is committed to safely decommission the research reactors and dispose of the nuclear waste in Norway. This process takes 20-25 years and will enable the reuse of the reactor sites for other purposes.
It is also responsible for building and operating new facilities for the long-term management of radioactive waste, ensuring its safety for present and future generations. While not actively working with AI, the agency is open to exploring any technology that can help achieve its mission, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and digitalization.
How do you use AI in the agency?
At the moment it is sparsely used. But we are seeking ways to safely utilize the possibilities.
What goals does the agency have for the future?
Our goal is to fulfill our mission which is to ensure the safe and responsible decommissioning of nuclear facilities in Norway, ensuring long-term safety and environmental protection
Why have you chosen to sponsor the AI+ conference?
It is important for NND to be a part of initiatives like the AI+ conference. Both to support the initiative as such and to get inspiration on how to work better with AI
Facts about the agency:
- Name of business: Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning
- Number of employees: 56
- Location: Halden
- Industry: Nuclear decommissioning
- Briefly about the product/service: We deliver a cleaner and safer community
Norsk nukleær dekommisjonering is a silver sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Datatjenesten helps structure your company data to get the most out of your new AI tools
Datatjenesten has witnessed and adapted to the rapid changes in technology over four decades, expanding its services and expertise to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Today, the IT company leverages AI to optimize its cloud infrastructure, improve its cybersecurity, automate its workflows, and provide tailored solutions to its customers across various industries from Båtsfjord to Shanghai.
Datatjenesten is a complete service provider of IT and communication services to the corporate market, delivering everything from the phone in your pocket to your cloud-based server needs – and everything in between. Its main market is between Halden and Oslo, but as a solid supplier with local roots for over 40 years, Datatjenesten’s customer base has gradually extended to all corners of the world. Today, they have 21 highly motivated employees, with the ownership structure distributed among most of them. “It’s a model we strongly believe in, and it fosters both engagement and pride in the workplace”, says Karl Jørgen Weme, CTO of Datatjenesten.
We started our company back in 1982 and have recently celebrated 40 years in the industry. It is something we are very proud of. 40 years is a long time in any industry and it wasn’t as obvious back then what lay ahead of us – and the tech oriented world we live in today. We have adopted through the years, adding more services and competence and is today a 40-something in our prime.
Karl Jørgen Weme, CTO, Datatjenesten
Datatjenesten is divided into four departments: Sales, ERP, Support, and Technical. They have expertise in a variety of services and needs that their customers require, often taking on the role of customers’ IT department to build close relationships and understand their challenges and desires.
How do you use AI in the company?
– At Datatjenesten, we utilize off the shelf AI powered tools in a wide range of applications. We have for a long time benefited from built-in AI capabilities in our IT security offerings, which looks for pattern recognition for suspicious behavior of users, abnormal activity from applications and network traffic. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) help us accelerate and automate the quick decision-making process needed to identify and respond to advanced cyber threats. In 2023, we started using ChatGPT based tools such as Copilot, and they have made a difference in how we work. Copilot helps us draft scripts that we can use in our IT management tools, such as automating tasks, troubleshooting issues, or gathering data. It saves us a lot of time and effort of tedious tasks.
Tell about a recent AI-related success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on.
– With the release of Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Norway, we started an internal project to learn how this application works, so we can both use it ourselves and be positioned to help our customers. Instead of exclusively using its own dataset or publicly available information, Copilot can utilize our own data in Microsoft 365. This means it will be able to use your emails, documents and more to help you be productive.
Because of this, we’ve learned a lot about how we need to assess and confirm if our own data is structured in good way and that access permissions to all data is sufficient. Once data structuring is ready, it’s like having a very skilled secretary or co-worker. It can write documents for you, do research, brainstorm with you and more. I was really impressed with the Copilot for Microsoft 365 feature in Microsoft Teams. For instance, the digital meeting solution, where this tool can transcribe everything that is said during a meeting. Then later it can make meeting notes and summarize them for you. Also, if you ask Copilot questions about the meeting, and it will make great conclusions about what was said and concluded.
What goals does the company have for the future?
– As CTO, I don’t have any plan to create or implement AI on our own. But we will continue to make strategic decisions where we move our IT systems and processes to modern tools where we can make use of software developers who apply AI to those tools or specific tasks. As a partner for many great developing companies, I feel we are in a good position.
Our slogan says a lot about who we are: “Big enough to deliver, small enough to care.”
Karl Jørgen Weme, CTO, Datatjenesten
Why have you chosen to sponsor the AI+ conference?
– Datatjenesten has been working with IT systems for a long time, gradually implementing AI. Even before it was “thing”. AI has long made its way into both ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and generally within standard office support, and what we have seen so far barely scratch the surface of what to come and expect in the future. Datatjenesten serves corporate clients across a wide range of industries, but they all have in common the need for support regarding the use of IT systems and how to interact with AI functionality in those systems. We often take on the role of our customer’s IT department.
Living and working so close to one of Norway’s most powerful AI competency environments, it was exciting to become a member of the Cluster for Applied AI. We see the value of having this environment available not least because it opens for exploring new business opportunities. At the AI+ conference, we have a platform that strongly contributes to the development of AI for the benefit of us and our customers, and therefore, we have chosen to contribute sponsor funds to this event in 2024.
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Datatjenesten AS
- Number of employees: 21
- Location: Halden
- Industry: IT
- Briefly about the product/service: Complete IT- and communication provider for businesses
Datatjenesten is a silver sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Norway’s top tech law firm reveals how AI boosts their business
Simonsen Vogt Wiig, one of Norway’s top tech law firms, boosts its business by using AI tools to automate and optimize various legal processes, such as document analysis, contract drafting, due diligence, and risk assessment. By using AI, Simonsen Vogt Wiig can deliver faster, more accurate and cost-effective solutions to its clients.
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is a law firm in Norway with a team of 185 lawyers, specializing in business law and have a strong focus on technology.
Their foremost position in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sector is validated by prestigious rankings, including a Band 1 rating by Chambers and Partners and Tier 1 in Legal 500 within TMT.
Simonsen Vogt Wiig aims to be the go-to firm for tech suppliers, buyers, and investors, offering services beyond tech law, also including mergers and acquisitions, financing, labor law, and more.
How do you use AI in the company?
We’re now witnessing significant benefits in terms of efficiency and quality by using Large Language Models. These are some of the use-cases:
Text Enhancement: Instead of relying on AI for initial drafts, we craft comprehensive documents and then employ AI to refine and elevate the language, ensuring precision and clarity that align with our high standards.
Concise Text Generation: With carefully crafted prompts, AI assists us in creating succinct text elements, such as individual contract clauses, streamlining our workflow and enhancing our competitive edge.
Text Interpretation: Legal text interpretation is a domain where creativity is key. Surprisingly, AI has demonstrated a valuable capacity to present multiple interpretations, offering a fresh perspective on legal analysis.
Document Translation: We began with simple chat interactions. Now, we’ve progressed to uploading entire documents for translation, preserving original formatting. We still meticulously review each translation for accuracy.
We also use other digital tools, for instance:
- tools for process risk analyses to better present and show the anticipated outcome of legal disputes (Eperoto).
- recently we started with a tool that provides timeline functionally that is automatically created when providing several documents (Juristic).
- create legal structures based on information from company registries (Juristic).
- Furthermore, we are sometimes using the AI tool Luminance for Discovery cases to search for pertinent information in large collections of documents.
Tell about a recent AI-related success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on.
We are piloting private ChatGPT installation, hosted on Microsoft Azure and localized in the UK. This GDPR-compliant installation allows us to interact with AI without the need to anonymize data, ensuring client confidentiality while exploring the capabilities of ChatGPT and other technologies.
What goals does the company have for the future?
As the number of AI-applications is enormous and changing constantly we have a multiple track strategy. We aim at Microsoft Copilot for general use, a legal chatbot based on Azure Open AI and we keep looking at best-of-breed legal AI-applications for drafting, clause library, legal research and automation purposes.
Looking ahead, we believe that legal resources and services behind paywalls will be more effectively used, using AI. We also believe that the development of specialized contract drafting tools will mature.
Our approach remains cautious yet proactive, as we pilot new tools before fully integrating them into our practice.
Why have you chosen to sponsor the AI+ conference?
Our sponsorship of the AI+ conference stems from a positive experience last year and the belief that it is an excellent opportunity to connect with AI professionals. We invite you to engage with us—whether it’s before, during, or after the conference, through LinkedIn or email, we’re open to conversations.
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Simonsen Vogt Wiig
- Number of employees: 250 of which 185 lawyers
- Location: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Trondheim, Tromsø and Singapore
- Industry: Lawfirm
- Briefly about the product/service: We are a full-service business law firm with a tech edge
Simonsen Vogt Wiig is a silver sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Computas: Generative AI is transforming the way we solve problems and create value for businesses
At AI+, Ida Ryland and Dharshini Tharmarajan will share insights on how Computas has helped clients create business value with generative AI in their keynote “From hype to applied AI – Real AI examples from Norwegian businesses”.
Computas, a Nordic IT and AI solutions provider, pioneered applied artificial intelligence in Norway. Today the employees have developed a strong expertise not only on AI, but also cloud technology, big data and application development. The company delivers value-adding solutions benefiting the public for both the public and private sector, and their expertise lies especially in public administration, health, energy and logistics.
Our interdisciplinary teams offer the expertise required throughout the digitization process. We work closely with our customers to develop tailor-made solutions with high usability.
Ida Ryland, CTO Computas Trondheim
Computas was established in Norway in 1985, initially as a subsidiary of Det Norske Veritas (now DNV GL) working with AI. Today the company is 100% owned by its 350 employees, and has offices in Oslo, Trondheim, Malmø, Copenhagen and Bucharest.
Watch the video about the story of Computas – which also gives an overview of AI’s history
How do you use AI in the company?
AI has been part of our DNA since we were founded in 1985. We were actually the first company in Norway to deliver systems based on applied artificial intelligence! This has been a sustainable foundation for the development and growth of the company, along with the focus on big data and cloud-based solutions.
We are very excited to see how AI has gained renewed relevance through today’s focus on generative AI and are already helping lots of companies with different use cases. We are partners with both Google and Microsoft, and have a strong in-house expert environment on AI. However, we are also very focused on the foundation you need to succeed with AI – for example a cloud strategy and control of your data.
Tell us about a recent AI-related success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on.
We are working on several interesting AI-projects for our customers, many of them using generative AI. For example, Computas recently helped a company streamline sales orders that come in by email. This customer received many orders on a daily basis that employees had to manually enter into their system. With the help of generative AI, we could take unstructured data from these emails (for example name of customer, ordered products, number of items, delivery information etc.), structure it using a LLM, and automatically enter the structured data into their order system. This now saves the customer hours of manual labour.
Another interesting case we are currently working on is helping a customer responsible for maintenance of critical infrastructure. They want to use generative AI to recognize patterns and abnormalities from video content, which could give them automatic notifications on equipment malfunction or maintenance needs.
What goals does the company have for the future?
We want people to experience Computas as a company that takes part in creating meaningful solutions for people, for society and for customers – in a way that creates excitement! Digitalization and AI is an important part of the solution, and we want to help our customers succeed with innovative, efficient and ethical use of AI.
Why have you chosen to sponsor the AI+ conference?
We are coming to AI+ as a platinum sponsor for the second year in the row and are very excited! Last year’s conference was great, and we have big expectations for this year as well. We do this because AI is more relevant than ever. Not only do we want to share our expertise and experience, we are also eager to learn from others that we’ll meet at AI+!
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Computas AS
- Number of employees: 350
- Location: Oslo, Trondheim, Malmö, Copenhagen and Bucharest
- Industry: IT consultancy
- Briefly about the product/service:
- Computas is a Nordic provider of digital solutions and consulting services within IT, cloud, big data and AI. We were established in 1985 and were the first company in Norway to deliver applications based on applied AI.
- We deliver value-adding solutions benefiting the public for both the public and private sector, and our expertise lies especially in public administration, health, energy and logistics. Our interdisciplinary teams offer the expertise required throughout the digitization process. We work closely with our customers to develop tailor-made solutions with high usability.
Computas is a platinum sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Kantega uses AI to help customers build business critical software systems
Kantega explores how AI solutions based on customers’ own data can give businesses lasting competitive edges. The Norwegian IT consulting company is using AI language models like GPT-4 to develop virtual assistants and recently developed a new data and analytics platform for Enova.
Kantega aims to be a leading provider of applied AI solutions and services in Norway. In addition to their AI experts, the company has a broad range of expertise ranging from data scientists, data engineers, cloud architects, UX designers, full stack developers, as well as consultants with deep skills in areas such as innovation and business development, security, system integration and test and quality management.
Their customers are predominantly in domains such as bank and finance, public sector, mobility, and green energy.
Kantega is an IT consulting company which is 100% owned by the employees. The company’s mission is to help their customers build business critical software systems.
How do you use AI in the company?
We use AI in many ways in the software we develop, depending on our customers’ needs. Examples include training and using machine learning models to predict default on bank loans and using computer vision to identify objects in a video stream.
Currently we are involved in several projects where large language models (e.g. GPT-4) are combined with proprietary knowledge bases to create value-added services such as virtual assistants.
Together with our customers we explore how AI-enabled solutions based on proprietary data can provide lasting competitive advantages for their business. We offer AI courses for business executives and managers, AI feasibility studies, and AI pilot projects, that help businesses and organisations to understand their potential and where they can elevate using AI and data.
Tell us about a recent success story from your company or an exciting project you are working on.
In one of our projects, which started a year ago, we help Enova becoming a more data driven organization. Norway has set itself ambitious climate targets, and Enova contribute through support schemes and advice on which measures have the greatest effect. Part of the contribution from Kantega has been to establish a new data- and analysis platform and new ways of working with analytical data to make Enova succeed in their mission, including the adoption of predictive and generative AI.
What goals does the company have for the future?
We believe that our customers need to become more data driven in the future, and we aim to help them succeed in their digital transformation. Part of the success will be to combine business understanding, deep technical skills, and a cross functional approach where people with different competences work together.
Why do you sponsor the AI+ conference?
Conferences like AI+ is a great opportunity for us to meet with new potential partners and customers in addition to gaining new insights into tech, needs and solutions.
Facts about the company:
- Name of business: Kantega AS
- Number of employees: 200
- Location: Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen
- Industry: IT Consulting
- Briefly about the product/service: Helping our customers build mission critical software systems for their businesses.
Kantega is a silver sponsor at AI+ 2024.
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Recent AI+ news
- AI+ 2024: Highlights from Day 1
- Award-Winning Salmon Innovation presented at AI+ 2024
- Storespeed: A Nordic Data Center Provider Powered by AI
- Simula Consulting’s cutting-edge solutions tackles complex challenges through tailored AI solutions
- NND seeks safe, digital solutions for nuclear decommissioning and waste management
Follow the reveals of our AI+ Christmas Calendar
The conference team has prepared an Advent Calendar unveiling updates and surprises every workday until Christmas, starting December 1st. Get ready for an exciting Advent Season with AI+ 2024!
Friday, December 22nd
Meet Fredrik Holm, Mayor of Halden!
As the newly elected mayor, Fredrik is passionate about civilization, society, and community development. His enthusiasm for technology is evident. Hence, it’s undeniable: Fredrik Holm will be a part of AI+ in April!
Discover why Halden’s mayor advocates for AI+ as the premier destination for acquiring cutting-edge insights and expertise in applied artificial intelligence.
Are you as excited for AI+ 2024 as Fredrik? Reserve your spot now!
Today’s door marks the end of our advent calendar – and we’d like to wish all previous and future AI+ participants a very Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 21st
Get to know Erik Åsberg, one of the speakers at AI+ 2024!
He is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at eSmart Systems and has 20+ years of experience in software development for the energy industry, primarily using Microsoft and Oracle technologies.
In 2017, Erik was appointed as a Microsoft Regional Director for Norway. As a Regional Director, Erik is one of 150 individuals worldwide specially chosen by Microsoft as trusted advisors for developers, IT professionals, and Microsoft itself.
During AI+ in April, Erik will discuss how the energy industry can apply artificial intelligence to power grids to increase reliability and resilience.
Wednesday, December 20th
Are you one of those wondering if artificial intelligence (AI) poses a greater threat than an opportunity – or vice versa? If so, you should head to AI+ 2024 and listen to David Hansen!!
He’s the Enterprise Public Sector Manager at Microsoft Norway and will be discussing responsible use AI with us. For instance: How does AI bring more opportunities than threats? David will share the principles and guidelines Microsoft follows to ensure that AI respects and promotes inclusion, human rights, data security, and privacy. 💡🔍
Best of all, this is just one of the many cutting-edge topics you’ll gain insight into at AI+ in April!
Tuesday, December 19th
Listen to why senior lawyer John Nilsen believes YOU should join AI+ in April!
John is part of the technology team at Advokatfirmaet Berngaard AS, where he works on IT legal, intellectual property, and privacy law issues. He provides advice and dispute resolution for both public and private clients.
🚀 At AI+ 2024, John is looking forward to building both expertise and networks – and he’s especially excited to meet many amazing people!
Monday, December 18th
Get to know our sponsor Dunamis Technology! 🚀
Dunamis Technology is a value- and purpose-driven Norwegian company that recognises the significance of people in digitalisation and cyber security, valuing them just as much as technology.
As digitalisation accelerates, a fresh perspective on digital security is essential. Novel challenges, heightened complexity, and increased speed demands innovative approaches to thinking and management. Dunamis addresses these demands by offering services and solutions to empower companies to succeed in digital transformation.
Dunamis’ mission is to simplify and demystify cyber security, firmly believing that even small security measures can produce a significant impact.
Embracing the potential of AI, Dunamis recognises the essential contribution of this technology to cybersecurity. In an era where cyber-attacks grow in complexity and sophistication, AI becomes instrumental in enhancing cyber security efficiency. Moreover, AI makes cyber security accessible to companies of all sizes.
While artificial intelligence is a relatively new topic within the cyber security domain, its potential to significantly improve organisations’ ability to defend against cyber threats is undeniable.
We highly appreciate Dunamis Technology’s sponsorship of AI+ 2024! 🤝
Friday, December 15th
Unique AI Dance Performance Opens AI+ 2024!
Technology and Culture converge in an extraordinary experience when AI+ 2024 presents “AM I HUMAN?” – a novel choreographic masterpiece by Sara Stang Møller, an innovative choreographer and dancer from Halden.
She describes the spectacle as a journey into the fantastic world of Artificial Intelligence inspired by science fiction and manga (Japanese comics). Let yourself to be captivated by the wonder and concern for where this technology will lead us.
The show premiered autumn 2023 in Halden and has since been featured in Sarpsborg.
The Festina Lente Produksjoner Dance Company is the producer of the show, with Aurora Itland, Carl André Johansson and Amalie Sunde as co-creative dancers on stage.
We are eagerly looking forward to the joint performance of Artificial Intelligence and Culture at the opening of AI+ 2024 in Brygga kultursal, Halden.
Hoping to see you on April 17-18!
Photo: Johannes Granseth
Thursday, December 14th
In today’s door, we want to spread some Pre-Christmas joy! Get a whopping 40% discount on tickets until 11:59 PM on December 17!
Several speakers are confirmed, and the first draft of the program is now available. Secure your spot at the conference and gain insights from industry leaders in Artificial Intelligence.
Aside from the conference, which provides expert insights on stage, the chance to witness Artificial Intelligence in action, and valuable networking opportunities. There will also be various cultural experiences in Halden throughout the week, including film, music, and positive vibes.
REMEMBER: Use discount code 14DEC40WEB – and get your tickets today!
Wednesday, December 13th
Meet Fredrik Bringager, Head of Business Development at Hive Autonomy – one of Norway’s most exciting tech companies, implementing autonomous systems for increased efficiency and safety, and substantially reduced CO2 emissions.
Bringager is speaking at AI+ 2024 about the future of autonomous logistics chains based on the rapid development of advanced technologies like computer vision, point data, and machine learning.
“I’ll highlight several examples related to use cases that we are working on, including collaborations with ASKO and Yara,” says Bringager.
Curious about autonomous logistics? Excited to delve into robotics and autonomy with Fredrik Bringager? Join AI+ 2024!
Tuesday, December 12th
Get to know our sponsor Aider! They like numbers. Love them, actually. But for Aider, accurate accounting isn’t the ultimate goal – it’s just the beginning. It’s the foundation upon which everything else is built.
Aider believes that the accounting industry needs to be redefined. And they are the ones to do it.
The enthusiasm in the interaction between people – and in the meeting between people and technology – generates energy and endless possibilities. They are here to help people succeed, and together, they will shape the future.
That’s why Aider isn’t just another accounting firm. They are the industry’s biggest challenger. A leading knowledge hub that sets the bar when it comes to technology and skilled individuals. They have brought together the very best environments in accounting, technology, and business development from across Norway.
They will achieve this with talented individuals, simplification – and with their eyes fixed far ahead. They cultivate the combination of technology that is easy to understand, exceptionally skilled people who care – and the opportunities that arise from challenging and always thinking ahead.
And in this way, they help today’s and tomorrow’s leaders succeed with their decisions.
We highly appreciate Aider’s sponsorship of AI+ 2024!
Monday, December 11th
Meet Kang Cheng, CEO of AI innovation company BakuAI. He is attending AI+ 2024 for a special reason. Check it out in the video below:
BakuAI is a young company composed of a team whose core members have over 10+ years of experience in relentlessly pursuing advances in AI technology. With their proven ability to adapt and innovate, they have successfully developed AI solutions in industries ranging from healthcare and finance to agriculture and manufacturing.
Join BakuAI at AI+ in April!
Friday, December 8th
Welcome back to AI+, our distinguished moderator Ruth Astrid Sæter! After leading three high-quality conferences on applied artificial intelligence (AI), she returns in 2024. Wondering why? Check out the video.
For the fourth time, Ruth Astrid Sæter will guide us through a program packed with highlights— including highly topical talks on stage, panel discussions with key actors in the AI ecosystem, questions from the audience, AI demos, and networking, among other things.
Sæter is a former journalist with many years of experience from Norwegian newspapers and the monthly magazine HENNE. Since 2009, she has worked in the field of communications, with a primary focus on climate, energy, and the environment. Among her previous employers are the environmental foundation Bellona and the Norwegian Research Council.
We’re excited to meet both Ruth Astrid and next year’s participants at AI+ 2024!
Thursday, December 7th
Get to know our sponsor Logiq! As one of the leading Nordic players in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logiq closely monitors AI development. The company will leverage Artificial Intelligence wherever it can provide added value to its customers.
The exchange of digital business documents forms the foundation for efficient trade between companies. Both customers and suppliers require accurate information at the right time.
Logiq is the leading Nordic Digital Trading Network for companies in transaction-heavy value chains, and its cloud-based platform offers a secure environment for the exchange of digital trade documents. The acquired insight from these exchanges, places Logiq in a unique position to contribute to both process and product innovation – for the benefit of their customers.
By combining in-depth expertise in EDI with innovative use of big data and new technology, Logiq develops value-added services that provide their customers with better insight, greater control, and new business opportunities.
We highly appreciate that Logiq sponsors AI+ 2024!
Wednesday, December 6th
Today’s calendar door holds quite a treat! Until midnight, you can secure tickets to AI+ 2024 with a whopping 50 % discount. Use discount code 6DEC50.
This very special offer allows you to snag the ultimate Christmas gift – either for yourself or someone dear – namely, knowledge.
In addition to the conference itself, which offers expert insights from stage, the opportunity to witness artificial intelligence in action and valuable networking, Halden will deliver several cultural experiences this week, including film, music, and great vibes.
Join us on the journey towards innovation, knowledge sharing, and societal development. REMEMBER: The offer expires at midnight, so get your tickets today!
Tuesday, December 5th
What’s true and what’s not? It can be extremely challenging to distinguish amidst the myriad of information constantly bombarding us in today’s media landscape.
At AI+ 2024 in April, Dr. Morten L. Dahlback from Faktisk.no will join us precisely for this purpose: to uncover “fake news” and verify the sources and messages we receive.
Dr. Dahlback is the Head of Innovation and Technology at Faktisk.no, responsible for editorial development, as well as fact-checking and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. He oversees Faktisk.no’s strategic partnerships, including collaborations with MediaFutures and Meta. He is also part of the management team for the Nordic collaborative project NORDIS. Dahlback holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and has served as a visiting researcher at Rutgers University and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy.
Faktisk.no AS is a non-profit organization and an independent editorial entity dedicated to fact-checking societal debates and public discourse in Norway.
Seize the opportunity to learn from one of Norway’s leading experts on AI and disinformation at AI+!
Monday, December 4th
AI+ places our time’s most significant technology on the agenda! If you are interested in or work with applied artificial intelligence, Halden is the place to be on April 17th and 18th, 2024.
During this time, AI+ will host a major two-day conference with the goal of being a platform and meeting point for those who want to hear, see, and learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
We facilitate opportunities for YOU to
- connect with like-minded individuals
- be challenged
- engage in discussions
- attend insightful lectures
- witness AI in action
- enjoy delicious food
- acquire new knowledge
- establish new contacts
- uncover untapped potential
Friday, December 1st
Listen to our Project Manager, Tore Lie, explaining why AI+ 2024 is a must-attend event:
The international conference on applied artificial intelligence (AI) will be held for the fifth time on April 17th and 18th next year – and the topic is becoming more relevant by the day. It’s challenging to stay in the forefront of such rapid development!
In 2024, we’ll shine a light on how to control the use of foundation models (like ChatGPT) and other AI tools that challenge the way we work. For example: How will the EU’s AI Act affect businesses and public services?