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Virtual Multimedia Conference MUM 2020

From 22. -25. 11. 2020 the Human-Computer Interaction Working Group will host the “19th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia. ” Originally planned in Essen, the event takes place as an interactive virtual conference due to corona.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection

At the European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF), Dr. Zoltán Ádám Mann from the Software Systems Engineering working group led a session in which researchers exchanged views on technological approaches to data protection in AI applications. A short interview with Zoltán gives insights into the topics that were discussed.

More Certainty for Predictions

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.

"Only as part of a secure, reliable software system can machine learning unleash its full potential"

In an interview, Professor Pohl talks about the new possibilities of AI-based software-intensive systems and what challenges these systems present to software engineering.

New Technology Fixes Security Vulnerabilities in Smart Contracts

Smart contracts have made Ethereum the world's second largest crypto currency. However, recent criminal attacks have exploited errors in the contracts programmed. Together with partners, the paluno working group of Prof. Lucas Davi has developed and evaluated a technique that enables published smart contracts to be improved instantly.

EU: New Position Paper about the Role of Software Technology in Key Digital Technologies

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.

Best Paper Award for Research Work on Data Visualization

Shivam Agarwal and his research partners propose a novel and general approach to visualize dynamically changing categories of data elements. Their work won the Best Paper Award at the Vision, Modeling, and Visualization (VMV) 2020 conference.

Cyber-Security made in Essen

Essen is setting out to become a driver of cyber security - nationally and internationally. The new video "Cyber-Security made in Essen" by EWG - Essen Economic Development Agency shows the potential Essen offers in the field of cyber security. An important player is, as the film shows, paluno - The Ruhr Institue for Software Technology.

TransformingTransport Success Story on the EC website!

Big data offers big gains for transport operators: A huge EU-funded project has demonstrated how big data and artificial intelligence could transform Europe's transport sector, cutting costs and fuel consumption on road, rail, air and sea while boosting operational efficiency and improving customer experience.