Plainsight and Ericsson Offer Fully Managed Vision AI Product Suite

Vision AI company Plainsight and networking and telecommunications leader Ericsson are partnering to develop and manage computer vision solutions for 5G-powered video streaming and edge-based data analytics. Plainsight, headquartered in San Francisco, develops technology to make computer vision repeatable and accountable across enterprise vision AI initiatives. The company offers AI strategy, a vision AI platform, and deep learning expertise to enterprises in manufacturing, the pharmaceutical industry, and others.

According to the companies, the combination of Ericsson’s 5G network solutions and Plainsight’s computer vision expertise, centralized platform, and suite of managed services will equip communications service providers and enterprise customers with computer vision-based applications for higher-quality streaming video optimized for visual data collection and processing.

The partners will initially focus on supporting enterprises in the manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors with production-ready solutions. According to Carlos Anchia, co-founder and CEO of Plainsight, the partnership’s faster and more resilient enterprise vision AI solutions will support Ericsson customers by enabling them to use computer vision to automate everyday processes, solve industry challenges, and create revenue opportunities.

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Published: June 2023

Glossary

machine vision: Machine vision, also known as computer vision or computer sight, refers to the technology that enables machines, typically computers, to interpret and understand visual information from the world, much like the human visual system. It involves the development and application of algorithms and systems that allow machines to acquire, process, analyze, and make decisions based on visual data. Key aspects of machine vision include: Image acquisition: Machine vision systems use various...
computer vision: Computer vision enables computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data, such as images and videos. It involves the development of algorithms, techniques, and systems that enable machines to gain an understanding of the visual world, similar to how humans perceive and interpret visual information. Key aspects and tasks within computer vision include: Image recognition: Identifying and categorizing objects, scenes, or patterns within images. This involves training...
artificial intelligence: The ability of a machine to perform certain complex functions normally associated with human intelligence, such as judgment, pattern recognition, understanding, learning, planning, and problem solving.

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