In the first episode of our podcast series, “AI Applications for the TIC industry”, we take a deep dive into the transformative effects of AI on the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
Our experts are joined by Joost Vos from IBM to discuss how AI technologies are enhancing TIC services, driving innovation, and shaping the future of the industry. Listen now to explore the intersection of AI and TIC services, and how it's paving the way for new opportunities and heightened efficiency.
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About the speakers
Join our experts as they explore the complex world of AI:
- Joost Vos, PhD, Technical Specialist in NLP & Data Science at IBM
- Nicola Colombo, Global Head of SGS DIGICOMPLY, SGS
- Tzveta Iordanova, Innovation Coach at Emerging Technologies, SGS
Podcast highlights
In the TIC industry, diverse data types pose a challenge for traditional analytical methods. How can AI help?
The TIC industry encounters an array of data types, from text and visual media to complex reports. Traditional analysis requires laborious manual conversions, whereas AI thrives on such varied, unstructured data, increasing speed, volume handling and accuracy. The evolving regulatory landscape, growing in complexity, is another domain where AI excels, navigating with ease where traditional methods lag.
What is an effective example of AI implementation?
In the heavily regulated food and beverage industry, compliance with multifaceted global standards is vital. DigiComply leverages AI to handle the immense volume of diverse, language-spanning regulations, assisting in real-time monitoring and interpretation to ensure compliance. AI supports decision-making by rapidly providing relevant knowledge, transforming tasks previously performed manually into efficient, reliable processes.
What potential do these AI innovations have to transform TIC services?
DigiComply is a very interesting case, as it is capable of synthesizing knowledge from extensive documentation globally, an impossible task manually. AI facilitates the creation of 'virtual documents' tailored to diverse regulatory requirements, enabling efficient data and knowledge scalability. This advancement allows for precise regulation compliance in multiple markets, revolutionizing the way TIC services operate and offering unprecedented accuracy and convenience.
About the Changing Conversations podcast
Join us for the Changing Conversations podcast, where we take a deep dive into the complex issues facing the modern world and shine a light on the innovations that can make a difference. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on a unique topic – from the transition to a more sustainable world to AI technology.
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
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