Fujitsu and Hexagon Digital Twin Tech Aids Predictive Disaster and Traffic Safety Management

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division and Fujitsu Limited today announced the joint development of digital twin applications for predicting and mitigating natural disasters and traffic accidents. The solutions reflect the two companies’ ongoing efforts to realize resilient, disaster-resistant cities based on a business alliance formed in June 2022.  

To support disaster mitigation, the two companies are developing a prediction model that calculates the extent and impact of flooding from precipitation data, visualizes the extent of flooding and performs damage prediction analysis. Based on the analysis, cities can develop disaster response plans.

To support traffic safety, the companies have focused on an application that identifies areas where heavy traffic and road design heighten the risk of accidents and proposes measures for improvement. The application would allow city planners and road administrators to develop safer, more resilient transportation networks.

Going forward, Fujitsu and Hexagon will continue conducting field trials with customers in the administrative, municipal and transportation sectors to support decision making for urban environmental optimization, with an aim to develop solutions globally by the end of fiscal 2023 ending March 2024.

Use case 1: Protecting cities and regions from natural disasters

(Example) Reporting the number of disaster-stricken facilities and people and proposing countermeasures

Coordinating and visualizing data across multiple areas, including medicine, transportation, energy and the environment is vital to protect people and social infrastructure from the various threats posed by natural disasters and other dangers in an increasingly unpredictable world. Leveraging Fujitsu’s Computing as a Service (CaaS) platform, which offers users a powerful suite of easy-to-use services based on Fujitsu's advanced computing and software technologies, alongside Hexagon's M.App Enterprise real-time geospatial application, the two companies will use ‘digital rehearsal’ technology (Note 1) to analyze and verify disaster threats and optimal disaster preparedness in advance on a digital twin that replicates real world conditions with incredible detail.

The combined solution uses flood forecasting models and precipitation data to perform sophisticated calculations and visualize flooding, as well as to address challenges and use cases in the medical, financial, public and distribution industries, such as infrastructure damage forecasting, formulation of disaster response plans and estimation of damage amounts. In addition, it aims to secure safe evacuation routes and support infrastructure protection in the event of abnormal weather and natural disasters by leveraging weather IoT sensors and weather forecast services that monitor temperature and rainfall.

Use case 2: Contributing to the reduction of traffic accidents

(Example)Visualization and analysis of traffic accident data

According to a 2022 study report compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), 50 million people are seriously injured and 1.35 million die annually from traffic accidents. Many accidents are caused by excessive speed, improper road guidance or the road environment. To reduce such accidents, it is important to visualize where accidents frequently occur, analyze the causes of accidents and propose solutions.

Through a combination of Hexagon's geospatial visualization tool M. App Enterprise and Fujitsu's infrastructure services, the companies have developed an application that visualizes areas with high levels of traffic accidents; analyzes traffic volumes, road design, signs and other factors; and provides recommendations for reducing traffic accidents in accordance with the Road Safety Toolkit (Note 2) of the International Road Assessment Program (iRAP).

For example, in a spot where traffic volume is low but accidents frequently occur, several improvement measures, such as speed control, installation of warning signs and separation of traffic routes between pedestrians and vehicles by guardrails, are presented together for a cost effective solution. These proposals for city planners, road administrators, local governments and consulting services contribute to the reduction of traffic accidents and the creation of safe and secure communities.

Mladen Stojic, president of government, transportation, defense and security for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, said the partnership with Fujitsu continues to pay dividends for cities. “Hexagon is proud to work with Fujitsu to provide cities with tools to take control of their futures,” said Stojic. “By monitoring and mitigating factors that have negative impacts on society, from pollution to traffic congestion to flooding, our partnership is helping to make urban areas more sustainable and liveable.”

Yoshinami Takahashi, SEVP, Head of Global Business Solutions of Fujitsu Limited said, “We are very pleased to report on the progress of our partnership with Hexagon, which represents a big step towards realizing Fujitsu's Trusted Society for Fujitsu Uvance. This new global offering promotes “sustainability transformation,” combining the strengths of both companies to address many complex issues facing society that cannot be solved through existing means.”

Five Ways to Keep Your Files Organized in the Cloud

Makati City, Philippines—September 21, 2020—In today’s digital world, businesses and their employees no longer need to give countless hours printing, sorting, and archiving paperwork. Since, all paperwork can be scanned and stored into any available cloud services, where it would not require much physical space and is easier to archive.

Despite the convenience of digitally storing files, using the cloud services can be confusing for some employees, especially when these documents are carelessly added without proper organization. Amid the current COVID-19 outbreak, most employees, who are working remotely at home, also need organized file storage to work efficiently.

Unorganized cloud storage can lead to problems like possible loss of data, duplication of the same file, and mixing the wrong files in the wrong folder. If you are wondering how you can improve on the ways you can keep your cloud storage organized and help employees become productive, then you may consider the following:

One Storage for All

Choosing the best cloud storage or software for your files will be vital in keeping all of it organized. It must be able to accommodate large files and other data to make it easier for you, and whoever will access the storage, to look for the files swiftly, create backups, and do archives.

Sort Folders Logically

Imagine it as having a filing cabinet on your computer, especially given the diversity of documents that you will have in your storage. It is important to sort them accordingly since you do not want to spend around 20 minutes looking for one file, so do a quick scan in your storage and categorize it to its purpose.

Create Folders within Folders

Another important detail when it comes to sorting your files is creating subfolders within the main ones. For instance, a folder for financial reports will eventually need folders sorted according to year, since it will be updated from time to time. A folder for employee profiles, on the other hand, needs nest folders according to the department they work for or what their professions are to make it easier to manage and update, as well.

Create Specific Name Conventions

When saving new files, particularly scanned ones, your computer will save them with filenames like “Screenshot.pdf,” “200450.JPEG,” or “contract_fb.docx” in your “storage.” Instead of using these default names, it would be better to assign descriptive filenames for easy identification and retrieval, but do not go overboard. It must be simple and neither too long nor confusing.

Cull and Back Up Files Regularly

You will, most likely, find old files in your cloud storage as time passes by. Eventually, your database will need updating on its content, which will lead to files that will not have much use anymore or will be less likely needed. So, try decluttering old files by either putting them in a separate folder or, better yet, move them to another storage to free up space and to avoid confusion for you and your workmates.

Organizing your cloud storage can be tedious and time-consuming, which can lead you to ignore the dull work and look for shortcuts, instead. Luckily, there’s available software that can help you organize your cloud storage, like Fujitsu’s ScanSnap Cloud.

ScanSnap Cloud is a cloud service feature available on ScanSnap Home, a software specifically designed for ScanSnap scanners that enables you to organize your documents, receipts, business cards, photos, and much more all in one application. ScanSnap Cloud is also only available on ScanSnap iX1500, iX500, and iX100.

ScanSnap Cloud’s unique features allow users to scan the document without the need for a PC and send it to popular cloud storages. Not only will it automatically send it to your preferred cloud storage, but ScanSnap Cloud also automatically classifies scanned data into four categories: documents, receipts, business cards, and photos.

You can simply set profiles for each category by selecting the cloud service of your choice in ScanSnap Cloud so that it automatically sorts and delivers each piece to its predetermined cloud service.

ScanSnap Cloud also has advanced image optimization functions such as Automatic Color Detection, Automatic Size Detection, Automatic Rotation, and Blank Page Removal that helps free users from the hassle of editing the scanned file before delivering it to the selected cloud storage.

Once you’ve stored the data to your cloud storage, you do not have to worry about looking for the files individually, since ScanSnap Cloud can automatically extract information found on the scanned documents to create unique filenames. This lets you have searchable PDF files in the cloud for easy filing and decluttering.

When it comes to scanning devices, Fujitsu ScanSnap iX Series are great at sorting information. These scanners can help sort all your information—may it be at work or home—in whatever way you want, with just one touch. They also provide other benefits, such as managing business contacts, expenses with receipts, and sharing photos with your colleagues, friends, and family.

The ScanSnap iX Series are among the products offered by Fujitsu Philippines, Inc. With 45 years of local presence and expertise, the company has made Japanese IT design and technology available through its server, storage, and scanning hardware and solutions. The company also offers cloud technology that provides relevant and cost-efficient IT solutions to all organizations of various sizes and needs.

To know more about Fujitsu Philippines Inc., visit the website at www.fujitsu.com/ph/scanners