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Designed to alert drivers when schoolchildren are present, especially in low-visibility conditions, school-zone flasher signals are typically updated manually at each school. The switching is based on the school calendar and manually changed when an unexpected early dismissal occurs, as in the case of a weather-event altering the normal schedule. The process to reprogram the flashers requires a significant effort by school district personnel to implement due to the large number of warning flashers installed across an entire school district.

Jade Ocean is a resort-style high-rise rental property in southern Florida - a 50-story glass tower overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The property’s management wanted an app that would function as a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for the property and a seamless communication tool for residents and staff.

A detailed study conducted by a student from Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI in Spain highlighted the need for ecologically safe and sustainable products. While recycling plays an important role in the circular economy, many consumers don’t recycle for a variety of reasons, including lack of space, inconveniently located recycling centers and collection containers, or distrust and/or disbelief in the recycling process. Organizations needed a model that made recycling easier and more accessible for everyone.

Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) faced a significant challenge in managing security across its sprawling campus. As the university expanded, the demand for new facilities and updated buildings necessitated additional security solutions. The university was using multiple platforms to control access to various buildings, along with a physical lock-and-key system, which posed a problem with oversight and management. With 35 buildings and numerous residence halls to manage, Missouri S&T sought to automate various systems through a centralized access control platform. The university staff wanted the ability to incorporate data into its human resources, student management, course enrollment, and event management system. They needed a system that allowed access and excluded access based on access need and security.

Hyundai AutoEver, a key player in supporting Hyundai Motor Group’s IT initiatives, faced challenges in developing the connected car of the future. With over four million Hyundai vehicles connected to the cloud, a number expected to increase annually, the company aimed to provide personalized digital experiences for drivers. However, to achieve this, Hyundai AutoEver had to modernize their applications and technology. A prime example of this was their Bluelink® mobile app, a luxurious, connected car service offering various features such as remote start, door lock and unlock, on-demand diagnostics and alerts, destination search, and remote car finder.

Oracle University, a platform that provides proficiency training on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and SaaS applications, faced significant challenges with its underlying database system. The system, which was initially based on AWS and used PostgreSQL, was migrated to OCI in 2018. However, the PostgreSQL system had several shortcomings. Performance optimization was subpar, and building a high-availability (HA) setup required substantial expertise. The system also required additional compute resources, which led to downtime and necessitated the management of the underlying block storage that PostgreSQL used. This resulted in high administrative overhead and required expertise, making the system inefficient and costly to maintain.