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Can companies trust artificial intelligence? Researchers from paluno, the Ruhr Institute for Software Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen, have developed AI systems that support the operational management of business processes. The special feature: In addition to accurate predictions and suggestions for process adaptations, the systems provide explanations for their results.

Explainable AI aims to make the results of artificial intelligence algorithms understandable. A research team led by Prof. Dr. Klaus Pohl from paluno – The Ruhr Institute for Software Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen has developed an explainable AI technique for predictive monitoring of business processes.

Edge Computing is a key technology for the Internet of Thing (IoT). However, the combination with cloud computing poses new challenges for data protection. Scientists from the software technology institute paluno at the University of Duisburg-Essen (IDE) have joined forces with NOKIA to develop an algorithm that supports the data-protection-compliant and cost-saving allocation of data-processing application components between the edge and the cloud.

How can Europe leverage the potential of Big Data? How can data be used to create value for society and the economy? Which technologies are promising? What political and economic measures are needed? Answers to these and other question are provided by “The Elements of Big Data Value”.

They enable the next level of innovation on the Internet of Things (IoT): Smart IoT systems process large amounts of data and can act largely autonomously thanks to comprehensive sensors and actuators. Together with European research partners, the software engineering institute paluno has developed tools for the continuous development and operation of such systems.

The benefits of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) are recognized, but the transition to new way of thinking and working is difficult for many organizations. In collaboration with automotive supplier Schaeffler the software technology institute paluno at the University of Duisburg-Essen has investigated how it can succeed.

The newly published book describes the key results of the CrESt project, in which 22 partners from industry and science developed solutions for the development of dynamic system networks of embedded, cyber-physical systems (Systems of CPS).

Wait or act now? Terminal operators that manage processes in the dynamic environment of port terminals are constantly confronted with this decision. paluno –The Ruhr institute for Software Technology at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Port of Duisburg have together investigated how machine learning may help terminal operators with this decision.

The European Initiative NESSI released a position paper titled “Software and Key Digital Technologies". It identifies important topics that should be focused on in the next EU research and innovation framework program "Horizon Europe". The Chair for Software Systems Engineering of Prof. Dr. Klaus Pohl has contributed significantly to the paper.