Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 39 | Page 76

INDUSTRY WATCH on components inspired by the human brain (which we call neuromorphic memories), merging storage and neurons per cell, with massively parallel interconnected cells operating at low power. Pattern recognition offers massively parallel computing, which means that no matter how big or small the dataset, it offers the sale latency by probing all the neurons simultaneously. If there is no answer, it means that in few nano seconds, there is an anomaly detection. Then the user can decide whether the system needs to learn or flag it as an anomaly that needs further action. What are the main benefits of this process? At the moment, most of the solutions (even the hardware ones) are relying on cloud-based software. Our Neuromorphic technology bypasses this and builds the pattern learning capabilities into the chip without the necessity of sending information to the cloud. This means that there is no need to send private data to the cloud or to a server when a chip can protect you just as well. 76 INTELLIGENTCIO Pattern recognition/anomaly detection also means that we do not need to have a pre-set database to start using our technology. The system can learn on the go, and because it is focused on pattern recognition and anomaly detection, it has a high rate of accuracy, does not intrude on privacy unless necessary and offers on-site functionality. Are there any other areas of healthcare where the technology could be used to potentially save lives? One of the key areas of focus for us is to work with research institutes and universities to create solutions that would help them detect and avoid pandemic cases. This is possible since the neurons in our chip can recognise millions of bacteria in a millisecond time frame, allowing the doctor to focus immediately on the one unknown (anomaly) virus that could prove to be the pandemic. This would be useful for organisations and WHO to help prevent global pandemics or flag potential so that medical devices can be updated to find the right solutions and have the resources ready to combat these. n Pierre Brunswick, CEO, NeuroMem THE NEURONS IN OUR CHIP CAN RECOGNISE MILLIONS OF BACTERIA IN A MILLISECOND TIME FRAME. www.intelligentcio.com