Fujitsu and Macquarie University Partner to Help Address Critical Shortage of Machine Learning Engineers
Fujitsu and Macquarie University collaborate to combat Australia’s machine learning talent shortage with industry-focused education and training initiatives.
Faster and highly accurate AI models will be available and accessible to students through a strategic partnership between global digital transformation player, Fujitsu, and Macquarie University.
The collaboration, formed through an established strategic partnership, will offer university-developed AI micro credentials via Macquarie University’s online learning platforms as well popular platforms including LinkedIn learning and Udemy, allowing students, researchers and industry professionals around the world access to Fujitsu’s proprietary AutoML technology while developing valuable knowledge and skills in automated machine learning.
The new four-week online course, “Fujitsu AutoML: Mastering Automated Machine Learning” will open for registrations. The course is tailored to bridge the gap in AI education and will teach basic theory with practical exercises on topics including automated machine learning, models and algorithms using the Fujitsu AutoML tool.
Accelerating AI Implementation Process with Fujitsu AutoML Technology
The Fujitsu AutoML technology speeds up analysis by evaluating the most promising machine learning pipelines, rather than all combinations of possible outcomes. The technology also enhances transparency for data-driven decision-making by showing users how the AI model is built.
Fujitsu AutoML is an integral component of Fujitsu’s cloud-based AI Platform, Fujitsu Kozuchi, which enables rapid development, testing, and implementation of AI across seven areas: Generative AI, AutoML, predictive analytics, text, vision, AI trust, explainable AI.
Mahesh Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer for Oceania at Fujitsu, said, “Collaboration between universities and technology firms like Fujitsu are essential in bridging the gap between the growing demand for AI experts and the limited supply of skilled technology professionals.
“Fewer than 8.5% of Australian graduates hold an engineering qualification, ranking Australia sixth lowest among OECD countries. This impacts the ability for Australian organisations to effectively implement artificial intelligence solutions, to innovate, and stay competitive.(1)
“Fujitsu is teaming up with Macquarie University to nurture the next generation of leaders with expertise in new and emerging areas of technology, including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, to help solve real-world problems. We’re also doing it just when the market needs it the most.”
Professor Amin Beheshti, Director of the Centre for Applied AI at Macquarie University sees wide-ranging positive impacts for this new course, “Macquarie is the home of Fujitsu’s first Small Research Lab in the Southern Hemisphere. Now, we’re joining forces to give students a leg up in the booming area of AI.”
“This collaboration with Fujitsu is not just about addressing the immediate need for skilled machine learning engineers. It’s about paving the way for future innovations. We’re also contributing to the research exploring how Generative AI can transform the field of automated machine learning. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to advancing knowledge in AI and shaping the future of technology.”
The Fujitsu Macquarie AI Research Lab, established at Macquarie University, has paved the way for deeper industry-academia collaboration and innovation. Tapping into Macquarie University’s advanced research capabilities and Fujitsu’s expertise in AI technology, the Fujitsu AutoML collaboration aims to democratise AI education. By empowering students, researchers, and industry professionals with practical knowledge of automated machine learning, this initiative will bridge the gap between theory and real-world machine learning applications.
This collaboration with Macquarie University underscores Fujitsu’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI education and innovation. Fujitsu recently introduced a multi-AI agent security technology within its AI platform, Fujitsu Kozuchi, designed to proactively defend against cyber threats.
In addition, Fujitsu is advancing video analytics through several key initiatives. This includes the development of an AI agent for video analytics that enhances workplace safety and efficiency by analysing long-duration video footage. Fujitsu has also partnered with Linius Technologies to expand these capabilities, delivering AI-powered insights from video data to improve safety and security across various sectors and environments.
