Grupa Azoty S A : and Microsoft announce a strategic partnership to use cloud and artificial intelligence in agriculture
October 14, 2021 at 09:02 am EDT
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13.10.2021
Grupa Azoty and Microsoft announce a strategic partnership to use cloud and artificial intelligence in agriculture
Azoty Group and Microsoft have signed an agreement to use the cloud technology in, among others, precision agriculture, fostering technological initiatives that change the manufacturing sector, and expanding the competencies of the Group's employees. Computational power and advanced analytics will enable the implementation of more effective measures aimed at optimising Grupa Azoty's business and driving sustainable development of the organisation.
Grupa Azoty, one of the key groups in the fertilizer and chemical industry in Europe, is undertaking activities aimed at transforming the manufacturing sector and developing the competencies of its staff. Thanks to Microsoft's cloud computing capabilities, Grupa Azoty will be able to minimise the environmental impact of its operations. In addition, a technology incubator opened in collaboration with Microsoft Technology Center will prototype solutions for even faster evolution of the entire fertilizer and chemical sector in Poland and Europe.
The basis of the collaboration is the approach to digital transformation that encompasses two dimensions - human and technological. This will allow not only to react to the growing competence gap on the market, but also to strengthen the organization's culture in line with a modern approach to the use of technology. The potential and possibilities offered by the cloud model and the technologies developed on its basis will also make it possible to implement innovations such as satellite farming or accurate analysis of all processes in a business. The solutions implemented in this way will set the direction for the entire sector.
"Artificial intelligence is a step towards greater efficiency and reduced operating costs. We cannot imagine increasing our competitiveness without innovative solutions relying on artificial intelligence. Precision farming systems, which enable farmers to plan an appropriate crop fertilization strategy, are one of the measurable effects of implementing innovative technologies at Grupa Azoty. I believe that the agreement we have signed will open up for us new opportunities and markets as regards the use of new technologies," said Tomasz Hinc, President of the Grupa Azoty S.A. Management Board.
"As the Ministry of State Assets, we have no doubt that artificial intelligence is one of the major trends on the road to digital transformation of business. The news of the cooperation between Grupa Azoty, one of the leading groups players in the European fertilizer and chemical industry, and Microsoft confirms that our national champions are very well aware of the importance of modern technologies in the context of building their competitive advantage. I am convinced that the joint efforts of Grupa Azoty and Microsoft will set the direction for the digital transformation of the fertilizer and chemical industry in Europe," said Andrzej Śliwka, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of State Assets.
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Grupa Azoty SA is a Poland-based producer of chemical products. Its products portfolio is divided into five segments. Fertilizers segment includes manufacturing and sales of nitrogenous fertilizers (urea, nitrate, ammonium nitrates, ammonium sulphate nitrate, a mixture of ammonium sulphate and urea, ammonium sulphate), compound fertilizers, ammonia; Plastics segment is engaged in manufacturing and sales of polyamide 6 (Tarnamid, Alphalon), polyacetal (Tarnoform), caprolactam; OXO segment includes manufacturing and sales of alcohols (2-ethylohexanol, n-butanol, isobutanol, octanol F) and plasticizers, such as bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, diisobutyl phthalate, among others; Pigment segment is engaged in manufacturing and sales of titanium white, Tytanpol; Other Activities segment includes energy, laboratory services, catalysts, rental of properties. The Company operates through subsidiaries, including Grupa Azoty ZAK SA, ATT Polymers GmbH, Zaklady Chemiczne Police SA, among others.
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