INDUSTRY WATCH understanding deviations , identifying potential threats and predicting performance against targets . Working with the IBM Cloud PaaS and Machine Learning APIs , the OmnioFarm platform will help this sector to ensure higher levels of animal health and efficiency , ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity . Omniolytics uses IBM Watson Studio for building and testing Machine Learning models .
The start-up is also a beneficiary of IBMs Equity Equivalence Investment Programme ( EEIP ), which
WORKING WITH THE IBM CLOUD PAAS AND MACHINE LEARNING APIS , THE OMNIOFARM PLATFORM WILL HELP THIS SECTOR TO ENSURE HIGHER LEVELS OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY . provides emerging enterprises with access to resources like IBM technology , technical support and business mentorship . IBM supports Omniolytics with a blend of financial and non-financial support towards the development of the OmnioFarm platform – helping Omniolytics provide advanced technology services that are commercially ready .
Craig Holmes , Technology Leader , IBM Southern Africa , said : “ Agriculture plays a crucial role in the success of our local economy and through the EEIP programme we ’ ve been able to support Omniolytics at a critical stage of their business growth . By improving access to IBM ’ s Cloud and AI technologies and increasing the adoption of a range of digital solutions as we incubate and supporting start-ups – we ’ ve set out to not only support local demand , but also ensure our entrepreneurs become globally competitive . This is crucial in a post-COVID-19 world and we ’ ll continue to provide innovative technology start-ups with advice , support and the best technologies available in the market .”
Working with IBM Services , Omniolytics has received support to refine its pitches , tweak its business model and perfect the backbone of its solution . p
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