Sagacity: A Polish system that relieves caregivers

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and its partners, Kobo Association and Big Idea Technology sp. z o.o., have received a subsidy from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) that was granted as part of the Rzeczy są dla ludzi (‘Things in the Service of People’) competition. The consortium’s goal is to develop and implement Sagacity, a system designed […]

OPI PIB to support the Central Office of Measures with artificial intelligence technology

On 19 October 2021, Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and Prof Jacek Semaniak, President of the Central Office of Measures (GUM) signed a collaboration agreement to conduct research, implement R&D projects that rely on artificial intelligence, and transfer know-how. The agreement was signed at the 29th Fair of Industrial Measuring Technology CONTROL-STOM in Kielce. ‘We are […]

An OPI PIB tool will help detect illegal clauses in agreements

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has claimed first prize at a competition for the development and implementation of a tool that easily and rapidly detects illegal clauses in agreements. The OPI PIB application will rely on artificial intelligence (AI), which can quickly and efficiently scan template agreements available on the internet or submitted by consumers to the Polish Office of Competition and […]

IT trends in 2022

The information technology (IT) sector is developing rapidly and is expected to continue doing so in 2022. State-of-the-art IT technologies will be used more extensively in business and science. Some areas of human activity will rely more than others on the achievements of the sector. In recent years, we have experienced staff shortages in some areas; as necessity is the mother of invention, these […]

Network4Growth – innovation and technology transfer network for development and economic growth

National Information Processing Institute is a partner of the project – Network4Growth. The project tackles moderate innovation performance, poor internationalisation of R&D and lack of knowledge sharing and cross-border cooperation in technology transfer in the Visegrad Group (Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary) and Armenia and Georgia. It aims to strengthen collaboration and exchange of experience through network of professionals, […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

May you have a wonderful Christmas that radiates with the warmth and peace of your family.May you have many reasons to be content in 2022.May your life be full of joy, passion, and success Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! – Management: Jarosław Protasiewicz PhD, Eng, Marek Michajłowicz, Joanna Kuszlik-Cichosz and Konrad Stachurski with the Team

Will the end of the COVID-19 pandemic sound the death knell for online conferences?

The popularity of online conferences grew rapidly following the introduction of lockdown curbs in response the COVID-19 pandemic. As in-person meetings were rapidly curbed, online conferences facilitated communication in larger groups without putting participants at risk of infection. A growing number of experts now assert that, with vaccination plans in place, the end of the pandemic is near. Will the end […]

Construction of the Artificial Intelligence Research Centre in Warsaw

On 7th October, 2021, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) celebrated its 30th anniversary. A special event was organised to mark the occasion. The attendees included Secretary of State in the Ministry of Education and Science Wojciech Murdzek and representatives of the top scientific and academic institutions and enterprises that work in modern technology. During the event, Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, […]

The development of a Polish platform to support prostate cancer diagnosis

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has received funding to develop an innovative platform that facilitates prostate cancer diagnosis. The cutting-edge tool will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist medical experts in implementing the most optimal therapies. Every year, 1.2 million people are diagnosed with prostate cancer; in Poland, it is the most common solid tumour among men. […]

Piotr Sobecki from OPI PIB in the IT Heroes campaign

IT Heroes is a compelling, Poland-wide promotional campaign that was launched this year on 13th September – Programmers’ Day. Its participants include roughly 40 companies and organisations that are connected to computer science. OPI PIB is represented by Piotr Sobecki, Head of the Laboratory of Applied Artificial Intelligence. The aim of the campaign is to show gratitude to IT experts and […]