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Technology: A few bright spots in a bleak landscape

By Peter Wise

Published: March 20 2006 16:04 | Last updated: March 20 2006 16:04

In the Netherlands, the state railway company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best use of its employees and trains according to the complex variants of train timetables, driver availability, labour regulations and network conditions.

The software is supplied by Siscog, a Portuguese company that uses AI to provide interactive scheduling systems for companies managing intricate and constantly evolving resources.

Portugal, Algarve

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