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Is it still too late for the AI train?

Is it still too late for the AI train?

We recently had the amazing opportunity to talk about the secure use of AI at the OAMK & University of Oulu Business Corner. It made me think back to a similar talk last spring and wonder, "How many people here believe AI will change their work soon?" Last year,...

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Smart City Co-Creation

Smart City Co-Creation

We recently had the privilege of brainstorming ideas for Smart City Oulu and discussing with city officials how entrepreneurs and businesses can help create a smarter living environment for everyone. Here are some universal takeaways applicable to any city worldwide ?...

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Data-Driven Food Waste Optimisation

Data-Driven Food Waste Optimisation

At Valfi, we are working towards a more sustainable, data-driven world. Did you know that restaurants and cafeterias can also be optimized based on people flows? Here's an example from a public school in Finland that uses Valfi's data solutions to reduce food waste.

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Chatting with your database

Chatting with your database

Wouldn't it be cool to chat directly with your company's database (e.g., MySQL on eCommerce)? We are exploring early-stage AI-driven technology that enables you to directly ask your company's database for complex but instant quotes like, "Which product was most viewed...

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Easier way for ERP

Easier way for ERP

Small business owners often make ERP development too complex, aiming for a perfect, all-fixing system. Yet, about 75% of ERP implementations fail, usually because the company culture needs to prepare for such change. But could there be another way with the existing...

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Re-thinking smart buildings

Re-thinking smart buildings

In the world of Smart Buildings, we're not facing a shortage of data, but rather a challenge in harnessing it effectively. It's not just about collecting data; it's about making it accessible and useful across various applications.Data Availability: In the past, data...

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