149 PUBLIC SECTOR “Microshare, a Microsoft Preferred IoT Partner, developed a remote monitoring system driven by AI and machine learning and its EverSmart Rodent algorithm that is transforming the previously analogue pest control industry and making cities safer for the public. Traditional rodent control involves dispatching trucks so that staff can check bait boxes. By retrofitting these boxes with a passive infrared motion sensor linked to the algorithm through the Azure Cloud, fewer truck dispatches are required, lowering costs, energy and rodenticide use, stretching labour resources and revolutionising business models.” “Tiger Technology partners with Microsoft to enable capacity management and cost optimisation of storage infrastructure for public sector agencies. Intelligently managing data across on-premises and highly-cost effective Azure Blob storage tiers allows organisations to significantly reduce their on-premises footprint while increasing resilience and meeting data retention requirements. Tiger Technology offers a software-as-a-service operating model where organisations only pay for what they consume, thus preventing underutilisation of storage. Coupled with Microsoft’s firm commitment to achieving carbon negativity, water positivity and recycling waste for its data centres, wider adoption of Tiger Bridge file data services together with Azure storage would open opportunities for city leaders to achieve immediate savings and utilise storage resources in a more sustainable way.” “Microsoft’s AI-powered cloud ecosystem is transforming urban management. By tapping into AI, cities can become smarter about using their resources, keeping people safe, accelerating the pace of sustainability and building an inclusive ecosystem. For example, generative AI can help them to forecast crime hotspots with higher accuracy and improve waste management by optimising collection routes, predicting waste volume and identifying recyclable materials. This makes cities more sustainable and brings in the power of hyper-personalisation, ensuring technology plays a role in making life easier and inclusive for everyone. Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability acts as an all-encompassing platform that empowers nongovernmental organisations and public councils to unify data intelligence, build sustainable IT infrastructure, reduce environmental impact and create sustainable value chains.” Neet Gupta AI Lead, Microsoft Practice, Infosys Michael Moran Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer, Microshare Kliment Bogdanov Strategic Alliances Account Manager, Tiger Technology Photo: Adobe Stock/khwanchai Photo: Adobe Stock/Shuo
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