LONDON, Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has
announced a partnership with the University of
Edinburgh in the United
Kingdom to advance AI and data science solutions. The
partnership will leverage the university's Bayes Centre, an
innovation hub for data science and AI, to address critical
challenges in areas such as environmental, civil, healthcare, and
national security.
Charles Newhouse, chief
technology officer for Leidos UK & Europe, said: "We are excited to partner with
the University of Edinburgh, a leading
centre for AI research in Europe.
With its research excellence, interdisciplinary approach, and
innovation hubs like the Bayes Centre, the university provides an
ideal environment for groundbreaking advancements in AI."
The partnership underscores Leidos' commitment to build AI that
delivers high-quality outcomes while scaling efficiently. By
integrating the university's cutting-edge research with Leidos'
Trusted Mission AI solutions, the collaboration will drive
innovation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver AI that
meets the highest standards of trust and reliability.
Ron Keesing, chief AI officer at
Leidos, said: "Our University Alliance Program connects Leidos with
communities of innovation at top universities, and we are excited
to welcome the University of Edinburgh
to our global network. Universities are key partners in
researching, testing, and bringing solutions to market for the
nation's most challenging problems."
The collaboration will also focus on generating positive social
impact, allowing Leidos to engage with the university's highly
skilled, diverse talent pool of over 45,000 students. Through
internships and joint projects, the partnership will help attract
new talent and drive innovation across the organization.
Professor Ruth King, director of
the Bayes Centre, said: "We are delighted to welcome Leidos to the
Bayes Centre. The University of
Edinburgh recognises the expertise Leidos has in innovating
and delivering science and technology solutions across key sectors
globally, and we are excited at this opportunity to build a
collaborative partnership to advance technology and contribute to
scientific development."
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly
addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security
and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates
to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily
regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual
revenues of approximately $15.4
billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit
www.leidos.com.
About the University of
Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is one
of the world's top research-intensive universities and the
birthplace of European AI. Our advanced computing capacity and
world-leading informatics enable us to harness data and
computational methods across disciplines to address key challenges
in a responsible and ethical way.
The Bayes Centre, our flagship innovation hub for Data Science
and AI, is housed at the heart of the University's campus in a
purpose-built £45M facility where around 500 academics, students,
and industry partners work side by side to create value from the
use of AI and data, unlocking solutions and innovation.
www.ed.ac.uk/research-innovation
www.ed.ac.uk/bayes
Contact:
Alyssa Pettus
Director, External Communications, Leidos
(571) 992-5499
alyssa.t.pettus@leidos.com
Charlotta Cederqvist
Business Development Manager, University of
Edinburgh
Charlotta.Cederqvist@ei.ed.ac.uk
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