ZHAW involved in EU project DataGEMS: A data discovery platform to benefit business and society
ZHAW researchers from the ZHAW Institute of Computer Science (InIT) are involved in the EU DataGEMS project, which aims to develop an innovative platform for discovering, managing and analyzing data. With a clear focus on FAIR principles and the reusability of data, the aim is to create an intuitive solution for science, business and society.
Data is a valuable asset that drives innovation, decision-making, and operational improvements across various domains such as science, environment, health and society. The availability of open datasets from governments, academic institutions, and companies offers new opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and societal benefits. However, the heterogeneity, volume, and complexity of data make it challenging to discover, integrate, and analyze data effectively.
The DataGEMS project aims to create a comprehensive data discovery platform with advanced exploratory, management, and search capabilities using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence approaches. It focuses on data FAIRness, openness, and re-use, covering the entire data lifecycle from sharing to reusing. DataGEMS supports various data types such as tabular data, text or images and enables users to enrich, discover, analyze, and combine data using intuitive mechanisms like natural language questions and pattern search. DataGEMS bridges the gap between data providers and consumers, powered by a data and model management layer that separates data management from analytics.
The project consists of a consortium of 12 partners from all over Europe including the team from ZHAW’s Institute of Computer Science lead by Kurt Stockinger.