Key Giveaways:
- Global Collaboration: Presight, a leading big data analytics company, signs an MoU with the Colombian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation to foster joint research and development.
- Focus on AI and Big Data: The partnership will leverage AI and big data to address challenges in smart cities, energy, climate, and other key areas.
- Knowledge Exchange: The collaboration includes seminars, conferences, and technology transfer mechanisms to promote knowledge sharing and accelerate AI development.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a regional leader in big data analytics powered by generative AI, has partnered with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation of the Republic of Colombia to promote research, development, and innovation in AI and big data.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, and Ángela Yesenia Olaya Requene, Colombian Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation. It outlines a commitment to collaborative efforts in areas of mutual interest, including AI, data analytics, smart cities, energy, and climate.
“This agreement is an important milestone as we explore new applications of research and innovation in Colombia and Latin America,” said Pramotedham. “There is great potential to leverage AI and Big Data to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.”
The partnership will focus on leveraging emerging technologies to support strategic sectors in Colombia. This includes improving operational efficiency in smart cities and strengthening the energy transition and bioeconomy.
“Colombia is making significant strides in the development of smart cities, especially in urban areas like Medellín and Bogotá, and I am grateful that Presight has the opportunity to contribute to the country’s progress toward smart cities,” added Pramotedham.
The collaboration will also involve organizing seminars and conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing and establishing mechanisms for technology transfer to accelerate AI and big data development for both parties.
“We are very pleased with the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, which strengthens relations with the United Arab Emirates, to boost the advancement of AI in Colombia and position the country as a hub in Latin America,” said Minister Olaya Requene.
This partnership signifies a commitment to harnessing the power of AI and big data for positive impact. By combining Presight’s expertise with Colombia’s commitment to innovation, the collaboration aims to drive progress in key areas and contribute to solving global challenges.
