AI, Data Science and Neural Networks

Face Detection for Video Surveillance-based Security System

This paper is devoted to the study of face detection methods MTCNN, FaceBoxes, DSFD, RetinaFace, CenterFace, and SCRFD and aims to select the most suitable one for an enterprise security system based on employee face recognition from video surveillance cameras.

AI, Data Science and Neural Networks

Study on adding functionality to the Zoom online conference system for monitoring the participant activities

The paper is devoted to the issue of adding functionality to Zoom online conferencing for identity verification and monitoring of participants' activities. The paper reviews the most popular online conferencing services. Zoom SDK, such as Meeting SDK and Video SDK, are analyzed and compared in their possibility of extending the basic functionality. It is proposed to add features to the standard Zoom conference functionality, such as recognizing the identity of participants, recording their emotional state, tracking activities such as raising a hand, turning on a microphone, following certain rules of behavior at a meeting, etc. To implement the proposed functionality, various models and libraries for image and video stream processing were researched. Based on the research, a system for monitoring the activities of participants in a Zoom conference was developed. This system is suitable for any type of Zoom conference, especially recommended for use in the educational process. Implementing system will facilitate the work of teachers during online classes and will also allow analyzing and summarizing the collected information based on the series of classes to identify lagging students, pay timely attention to them, and correct the educational material.

AI, Data Science and Neural Networks

Face Mask Detection and Correct Mask Wearing Recognition Software. How to Save Your Business from Quarantine and Closure

Many businesses now struggle to keep their doors open and light on as the pandemic reality threatens not only people’s health and well-being but also future growth and success. Compliance with obligatory protection rules may save lives and economics. Technology may help to cope with protection restrictions. We have implemented face mask detection software to help businesses monitor and control face mask wearing. What functionality is capable of saving companies from closure and outage and how we have built the software solution is what you will know from our article.

AI, Data Science and Neural Networks

Glossary of terms used in articles about AI, machine learning, neural networks and facial recognition

The definition of terms our experts used in articles dedicated to AI, machine learning, neural networks and facial recognition are gathered in this glossary.

IT Outsourcing

IT Universities in Ukraine and Making the Decision on IT Outsourcing to Ukraine

How would you connect IT universities and IT outsourcing to Ukraine? We dare to state that understanding the situation with It universities in Ukraine may help with the selection of IT outsourcing locations. An overview of IT universities and the education system in Ukraine reveal that we have time-proven traditions of affordable and accessible tech education. Ukrainian IT universities offer a variety of IT specialties. IT companies collaborate with higher education institutions and provide resources for technology development. Lots of private IT schools and courses help IT students grow into IT experts capable of meeting the IT needs of a business. All the described in the article factors make Ukraine an appealing choice for IT outsourcing contractors.

IT Outsourcing

IT Outsourcing. Why Is Ukraine the Solution for Your IT Projects? Overview of the Market, Providers and Services

Flexibility and capability to cope with turbulent times are vital for businesses to thrive. Implementing technologies and software solutions to drive quick changes in the business processes is still the best way to deal with the renewed business environment. And while the shortage of IT specialists can be felt globally, IT outsourcing is an advantageous and, oftentimes, the only available solution to meet the emerging demand for digital transformation. Ukraine is a noteworthy option to outsource your business’s IT needs. IT outsourcing overview reveals different types of IT service providers here offer a large variety of services at affordable costs. Geographically and culturally, Ukraine is relatively closer to the rest of Europe than other destinations down East. Companies of all types and sizes may find an IT outsourcing partner in Ukraine to fill every business-specific need and empower their business transformations.

IT Outsourcing

Embedded Solution Development for a Wellness and Health Startup: Tips and Findings

Devices we use every day are a combination of hardware, firmware and software. And we expect them to be reliable and functional. However, building embedded systems is difficult, especially for a startup, especially for a device related to wellness and health. We’ve shared our expertise-based tips and findings on working with a startup and embedded development. You may use our approaches, insights and recommendation to find better solutions when implementing embedded development projects.

AI, Data Science and Neural Networks

Research of Descriptor-Based Image Normalization and Comparative Analysis of SURF, SIFT, BRISK, ORB, KAZE, AKAZE Descriptors

In cooperation with experts from the Informatics Department of KNURE, we have researched the descriptor-based approach to image normalization. In experiments, we've used key points and SURF, SIFT, BRISK, ORB, KAZE, AKAZE descriptors to find out the normalization parameters. As a result, we've obtained a comparison of the normalization process's quality and time costs based on different descriptors. The research outcomes may help solve computer vision's tasks where it is necessary to make decisions on local features of images, like detecting, tracking, tagging, or recognizing image plagiarism. We've studied each step of normalization in detail, developed a mathematical and software model for further studies on the photo image pairs normalization with the different descriptors, created the dataset for experiments and drawn conclusions and takeovers for further implementation.

IT Outsourcing | Software Development

Integrated Workplace Management Solutions. Why Is It Still an Interesting Area for New Product Development?

Integrated workplace management systems are highly-desired software for real estate owners and building occupiers. They aggregate data and automate business activities associated with their premises usage, facility management and space organization. The existing on the market software tools demonstrate remarkable functionality. However, there is still a need for multiplatform implementations and user engagement as a core feature. The gap between business demands and functionality existing systems provide is the reason why a newly developed product may challenge the market of integrated workplace management software.

IT Outsourcing

The Process of Forming a Remote Development Team. From Your Inquiry to The Working Team

The dedicated team as a cooperation model is effective for businesses that need to augment their in-house team and solve specific business tasks. However, when you hire a dedicated team, you want no delays, ambiguity, talking to chatbots (including human ones) and hard sell attempts in the process. In case SYTOSS seems like a good option to explore in your outsourcing provider search, we disclose steps that we usually take to build a remote development team.