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  • OST thinks AI ahead

    OST thinks AI ahead

    Artificial intelligence is more than just a trend at the OST. It is an integral part of teaching and research. Rector Daniel Seelhofer emphasised that the OST specifically builds bridges between scientific excellence and practical application. More than 20 OST research institutes are now working with AI, often in collaboration with companies, administrations or the healthcare sector. The topic has been part of all degree programmes since 2021.

    The importance of this focus was emphasised by Bettina Surber, member of the St. Gallen cantonal government. She praised the OST as a driving force for Eastern Switzerland and pledged the canton’s political support for the university.

    From concrete to care to children’s language
    Various short presentations and films demonstrated the wide range of applications for AI at OST.

    Sustainable construction
    AI helps to optimise concrete mixes with reduced cement content for specific requirements.

    Focus on ethics
    How can AI be used fairly?

    Self-determined handling of data
    A digital “data account” is intended to give citizens more control over their information.

    Sport and intelligence
    Exergames train the intelligence of professional ice hockey players under physical stress.

    Healthy eating with digital support
    A smart app creates personalised meal plans – taking allergies, preferences and health goals into account.

    Agriculture with robots
    Agricultural robots carry out maintenance work such as irrigation or pest control independently.

    Care advice via chatbot
    A digital assistance system for caring relatives was developed in collaboration with the city of St.Gallen.

    Understanding children’s language
    An AI supports professionals in interpreting children’s expressions.

    Two panel discussions focussed on the social dimensions of AI. SRF presenter Florian Inhauser led the discussions. Questions about data protection, responsibility and inclusion were addressed. The discussion showed that technological development alone is not enough. Clear ethical guidelines and social dialogue are needed.

    AI as a tool, not an end in itself
    The second OST University Day made it impressively clear that artificial intelligence is already present in many areas of life – and is making real improvements possible. The decisive factor is how responsibly it is used. The OST is positioning itself as a key player in combining innovation with social benefits.

  • Smart City Strategy Zug

    Smart City Strategy Zug

    The challenges of urban growth, from the climate crisis to transport logistics and urban densification, call for holistic approaches. Zug is focusing on digitalisation as a key strategy. With its strong technological basis and the active involvement of all urban stakeholders, the Smart City Strategy Zug offers innovative answers to the questions of the future.

    Intelligent administration and citizen-centred services
    The city of Zug is striving for an efficient, citizen-centred administration that facilitates access to services and promotes transparency. Digital technologies, such as open data and smart administrative processes, offer citizens access to municipal services regardless of time and place. This customer-friendly approach strengthens the dialogue between the city and the population and makes Zug a pioneer for modern city administration.

    Strengthening social participation and digital skills
    With its smart city strategy, Zug is creating new platforms for the participation of all social groups. Digital channels expand dialogue and promote the right to have a say, especially for younger generations and less mobile people. Educational programmes are designed to improve the digital skills of both the population and the administration and prepare the people of Zug for the opportunities and challenges of the digital transformation.

    Smart mobility for sustainable mobility and quality of life
    Smart mobility is a central pillar of the strategy. Innovative technologies and alternative forms of transport are intended to reduce commuter traffic, cut emissions and improve the quality of life. Zug is focussing on real-time data, intermodal mobility and the expansion of emission-free modes of transport. The goal: clean, safe and sustainable mobility that enriches city life.

    Innovative business location
    With its dynamic start-up scene and innovative sectors such as fintech and blockchain, Zug creates an attractive environment for high-tech companies and qualified specialists. The Smart City strategy strengthens the location’s profile and connects companies that are committed to a sustainable economy and circular processes. In this way, Zug is not only positioned for the future as a place to live, but also as a business location.

    Sustainability and environmental protection through smart technologies
    Promoting energy efficiency and CO2 reduction is a key objective of the strategy. Digital applications such as “smart metering” enable a transparent presentation of energy consumption and promote the conscious use of resources. The city is focussing on the expansion of renewable energies and the intelligent use of existing infrastructure – a clear commitment to climate protection and sustainable urban development.

  • Zurich is once again ranked number 1 in the Smart City Index 2023

    Zurich is once again ranked number 1 in the Smart City Index 2023

    Three Swiss cities are among the nine smartest cities in the world. This is shown by the IMD Smart City Index 2023, for which a total of 141 cities around the globe were examined. With the exception of 2021, it has been compiled annually since 2019 by the World Competitiveness Center of the IMD Business School in Lausanne. It has its headquarters in Lausanne and Singapore.

    Zurich is in first place in this ranking, as it has been since the first edition of this index, ahead of Oslo, Canberra and Copenhagen. Lausanne follows in 5th place, after 4th place in 2020. At that time, Geneva held 6th place, this year it is 9th. Between Lausanne and Geneva, London, Singapore and Helsinki are ranked this year.

    In first place, Zurich naturally scores well above average on virtually all criteria. The city achieves top scores in terms of structures in the subject areas of health & safety, activities, work & school and governance – with two exceptions: air pollution and the availability of affordable rental housing. On the other hand, the city is in the middle of the pack for technology issues and only scores better for work & school.

    Lausanne, in 4th place, is mostly rated well above average on all structural topics. With regard to technologies, the city, like Zurich, is in the midfield almost everywhere. It achieves absolute top scores for green spaces, cultural activities and IT education in schools. In public transport, its online services are rated very highly.

    Geneva achieves the highest scores for urban green spaces, access to school education and feedback from citizens on decisions made by the city administration. Two negative outliers are found in agreement with the statement that businesses generate new jobs and that online access to job offers makes it easier to find work. For both, Geneva is at the bottom of the group index.

    In all three cities, affordable rents, traffic congestion and air pollution are cited as priorities by respondents. What is most striking about this year’s analysis, according to IMD, is that of the top 20 cities, 17 have been in the index since its inception. Among these 17 cities, six show either continuous improvement or stability from year to year. These “super champions” are Zurich, Oslo, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.

  • Arcplace and Verit Immobilien offer automated change of mandates

    Arcplace and Verit Immobilien offer automated change of mandates

    The Zurich companies Arcplace and Verit Immobilien have jointly developed a solution for changing property management. According to a press release , it covers the entire process of handing over documents when there is a change of mandate, from scanning to automatic classification and indexing of the documents to archiving.

    The new solution automates these processes by up to 90 percent and thus reduces the effort by up to 60 percent. According to the information, the end-to-end solution is new in the industry.

    The transfer of extensive dossiers when there is a change of mandate in real estate management has so far represented a major challenge. Because a newly commissioned real estate management company has to transfer the paper or PDF documents from the old administration to the company's own filing structure.

    This involves a lot of manual effort, since the documents are often first printed out and then scanned in again. They then have to be sorted, reorganized and re-cataloged.

    With the new solution from Arcplace and Verit Immobilien, digital access to mandates based on artificial intelligence takes over a large part of these tasks. This is "trained in advance for the property-specific documents and the administration's own filing structure," says the media release. "The manager only has to intervene if the artificial intelligence in a document shows too much uncertainty," says Martin Frei, Chief Digital Officer at Verit Immobilien.