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Innovation based on IT research
The Alexandra Institute is a non-profit company that works with applied IT research, development and innovation.
Our mission is to merge research, innovation, IT and business to create value, growth and welfare in society.
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We provide state-of-the-art technological servicesAs a member of GTS – Advanced Technology Group, we have been assigned by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science to translate research into value. We work together with businesses, public institutions, knowledge institutions, universities, technical colleges and other GTS institutes to develop new IT-based products and services. We have an obligation to help businesses apply state-of-the-art research and technology on a commercial and competitive basis.
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We have 16 years’ experience of bringing together researchers, businesses and users around IT innovation. As an impartial adviser, we are proud to provide research, development and innovation within IT that creates societal value and sets the direction for Danish industry.
– Ole Lehrmann Madsen, CEO, the Alexandra Institute
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We focus onInternet of Things, smart products – and big data
Smart products, Internet of Things and big data are game-changing global technology trends. They open up new commercial and research opportunities for creating growth and welfare in society.
According to technology foresights, Danish companies are in great need for technological and innovative support. How do we translate data into growth? We offer expert advice on this to our customers.
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The Internet of Things revolutionises our everyday livesWith the Internet of Things, everything around us is being measured and converted into data – both when we are aware of it and when we are not. IoT will help us become more efficient, healthier and safer. At the same time, we will become more aware of how our data is being used.Thus, the Internet of Things has a huge potential.
We help you exploit new business opportunities brought about by IoT.It is our experience that it is essential to incorporate knowledge about user behaviour into the development of new technology and software for specific purposes. We have the expertise to do so!CONTACT IoT Specialist Mirko Presser · [email protected] · +45 30 49 09 76 IN
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Smart products connectand meet the customers The purpose of smart products is not just to optimse the production of a physical product. It is also a question of making the products smarter by connecting them to the Internet to create new services.
Services that the users need, understand and find useful.
We help you rethink your products and reap the benefitsof investing in smart products and associated services.
CONTACT Professor Kaj Grønbæk · [email protected] · +45 21 49 56 34
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Big data and machine learning are catalysts for growth
We advise you on where data comes from, how to collect, visualise,verify and analyse it – and how to expand sales with data.Is your organisation venturing into big data, we can guide you along the way.
CONTACT Deputy Director Anders Kofod-Petersen · [email protected] · +45 41 15 12 48
Big data is a buzzword but also an actual catalyst for growth.The data is available and it is important to exploit it – big or small.
The trick is not to get access to the data or to process it– but to ask the right questions.
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ADVANCED MOBILE SOLUTIONS
USER-DRIVEN INNOVATION
IT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
INTERACTION DESIGN AND SMART PRODUCTS
VISUALISATION AND SIMULATION
IT-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE
SECURITY AND PRIVACY
POSITIONING AND TRACKING
DATA AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Our areas of expertiseWe offer knowledge and advice based on the latest research in information technology, user-driven innovation and business development.
We have the expertise you need to create new innovative IT-based products and services. By working with us, you can stay ahead of your competition.
Use us as an impartial adviser if you want to boost your business with IT.
Go to page 56 for a detailed description of our areas of expertise.
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Advanced mobile solutionsCONCEPT DEVELOPMENT · DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION ON-SITE PRESENTATION · AUGMENTED REALITY
Build your business with innovative mobile solutionsAre you looking for a mobile solution to boost your business? Do you want to distance yourself from the other players in the market? Then team up with our professional mobile developers. We combine your idea and your goals with the most suitable technology and the most sensible business model.
Our experts will help you with concept development, design and implementation and ensure that your concept is based on the latest interaction possibilities and technological platforms.
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Frank Allan Hansen [email protected]+45 40 19 45 38 PROFILE AD
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The Alexandra Institutehas been very
creative, visionary and open to suggestions
to challenges that seemed insoluble at first.
Now we have a productthat just works.
Bjarne GollesTechnical Services and Environment
City of Aarhus
Explore Aarhus with your smartphoneCHALLENGE: The City of Aarhus wanted a mobile solution that makes it easier for citizens, tourists and institutions to explore the nature and culture in Aarhus. The content is to be created by local museums and tourist organisations.
SOLUTION: We have developed an app that offers suggestions for outings with plotted routes and local attractions. The City of Aarhus has been involved in the development of the app and is now able to add new content to it continually. AD
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User-driven innovationUSER BEHAVIOUR · WORK PROCESS ANALYSES · IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING SYSTEMS · CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPING · USER-DRIVEN DESIGN
Success through user-driven innovationUsers often experience unexpected challenges when implementing a new IT system. Incorrect use, productivity loss, frustration and expensive, time-consuming corrections are common consequences of not systematically involving end users. If you want to be able to see the short-term effects of your new IT system in your bottom line figures, we can help you get started. If you are to develop a new IT system from scratch or modify an existing one, we also provide technology advice in the scoping and design phases.
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Anne Bøgh Fangel [email protected]+45 22 25 53 22 PROFILE U
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The Alexandra Institute’s observations have been
essential and gave our product a clear
competitive advantage and made it much
better suited for the users.
René Brøndberg-Bras
Owner of Mobilize Me
Three observations created clear competitive advantageCHALLENGE: Mobilize Me develops IT solutions that help children with cognitive disabilities such as autism and ADHD. When the customers Heimdal and the Langager School in the City of Aarhus were to start using the tool, Mobilze Me contacted the Alexandra Institute to observe the system in use.
SOLUTION: These observations resulted in essential corrections and improvements in structure and design – and also led to a whole new product. U
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IT business development and evaluation IT-DRIVEN SERVICE DESIGN · EVALUATION · EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION INNOVATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · DIGITAL STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SCRUM
Innovative IT business development and evaluationEven if your organisation does not work with IT, you can develop new business by integrating IT into your products or processes. And if digital solutions are already part of your business model, we can advise you on how to boost your business further with IT. Uncertainty about the possibilities of digital business development is a challenge that many organisations are facing. We provide consultancy on innovation management, business modelling and effectiveness evaluations to ensure the best possible framework for a successful innovation process.
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Camilla Kølsen [email protected]+45 22 17 28 40 PROFILE BU
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The Alexandra Institute helped us to see new opportunities
for digitisation of touch points with consumers,
to change ingrained digital habits and realise new ideas.
Line BeringB2C E-Commerce Coordinator,
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Digital business strategyCHALLENGE: Mobile technologies are revolutionising the consumer market. New technologies change the demand for products and services. But how can digital solutions add value to your business?
SOLUTION: We have developed the tool ‘Mobile Business Model Framework’ that facilitates business development by means of digital solutions. With this tool, you can develop digital solutions that add value to your or your customers’ business.
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Interaction design and smart productsDIGITAL URBAN SPACES · SMART PRODUCTS · AUGMENTED REALITY
· INTERACTIVE INSTALLATIONS · DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION · ON-SITE PRESENTATION
Interaction design, experiences and ITSuccess with IT requires good interaction design. IT enriches our world and adds that extra dimension to it that enables us to interact with our surroundings in new ways. New forms of interaction can motivate children and adults to learn, play and exercise. And modern citizens put great demands on technology. We develop innovative solutions that merge the physical and the digital in collaboration with you – from concept development and user involvement to hardware and software development.
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Kaj Grønbæ[email protected]+45 21 49 56 34 PROFILE
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We wanted to enliven the urban space, and this was achieved with these fantastic
interactive swings that attract people of all ages. Now we
have a vibrant city centre with more trade and more satisfied citizens who enjoy being here.
Peter SørensenMayor,
Horsens
Interactive swing installationcreates life and movementCHALLENGE: The Municipality of Horsens wanted to transform a deserted square in the city into a vibrant and dynamic shopping area with interactive light and sound.
SOLUTION: Our interaction designers created the interactive city installation ‘Northern Lights’ for one of Horsens’ city squares. Northern Lights is a sound and light installation designed to create a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The installation consists of five swings that activate sound and light when people use them.VIDEO IN
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Computer visualisation and simulation ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS · PLATFORMS FOR COMPUTER GRAPHICS VISUALISATION OF COMPLEX DATA · MEDICAL SIMULATION AND DIGITAL PROTOTYPES
New opportunities with advanced computer graphicsVisualisation and image analysis can be used for many purposes – for example teaching, construction, healthcare, culture, communication, experiences and computer games.
Our expertise in computer graphics software is based on the latest IT research, and our software solutions are ahead of the market. We are not limited by existing framework tools but develop our own, resulting in more innovative products and value to our customers.
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Our collaboration with the Alexandra Institute has been
of great value to us. As a small start-up company, it has been
vital for us to be able to benefit from their unique expertise in
massive data.
Jamila Ahdidan Physician and owner of
Brainreader
Faster product gave a competitive advantage CHALLENGE: The small start-up company Brainreader from Aarhus offers a web service that uses MRI scans to predict Alzheimer’s disease. To be attractive for practitioners, the service must provide fast and accurate scan results. SOLUTION: With our competences in massive data, we made it possible for Brainreader to optimise image processing from hours to less than 7 minutes. Now, Brainreader is a market leader in a high-demand market. C
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IT-basedinfrastructure CLOUD SOLUTIONS · INTERNET OF THINGS · SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
· AUGMENTED REALITY · DATA RELATED TO GEOGRAPHIC POINTS AND GIS · SENSOR AND ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGY
Infrastructure for robust, stable and secure IT systems Well-functioning software architecture is paramount for performance, robustness, scalability and security of your IT systems. We develop tools and technologies that make it easier for companies to create new products.
Do you need impartial advice before you decide on a particular technology? We provide advice on software architecture and open source technologies.
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Olav Bjørn PetersenChief physician at Aarhus
University Hospital, Skejby
Health authorities must weigh costs, while at the same time
take into account what citizens need. That is why we opted for
open source software, which enables others to contribute to
the technology.
Telemedical ecosystemCHALLENGE: Telemedicine is undergoing rapid developments. However, we still lack common standards for telemedical systems. Coherent IT systems across the healthcare system will strengthen the development of this emerging market.
SOLUTION: We have developed an open source platform in collaboration with Aarhus University that makes it attractive to develop applications for the telemedicine market. The platform is based on open source technologies and common international standards. IT
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Positioningand trackingINDOOR POSITIONING SYSTEMS · LOCATION-BASED INFORMATION ON THE MOBILE · MIDDLEWARE FOR LOGISTICS AND POSITIONING
· LOCATION-BASED PLANNING
Leverage your business with positioningPositioning is much more than GPS and navigation systems. Data from wireless sensors can determine the location of your machines, tools and staff so that you can plan more efficiently.
With the Internet of Things everything around us will be measured and translated into numbers. That opens up new commercial opportunities. We help businesses to exploit the great potential of collecting data from wireless sensor networks.
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We saw a huge potential in beacon technology
– especially when the Alexandra Institute got the idea to incorporate sound.
When blind people can find their way by means of
sounds they activate, it has tremendous value for them.
Birgit ChristensenICT consultant at The Institute for the
Blind and Partially Sighted (IBOS)
Blind people find their way with audio beaconsCHALLENGE: A blind or partially sighted person may have difficulties in finding the reception, the toilets or a person in an unknown building.
SOLUTION: We have developed audio beacons that combine Bluetooth beacons, smartphones and sound messages. A blind or partially sighted person follows sounds that he or she activates by means of his or her mobile phone. The solution was developed in collaboration with the Institute for the Blind and Partially Sighted (IBOS), the Danish Association of the Blind, Bagvendt, and Living IT Lab. A beacon is a small radio transmitter that broadcasts messages and information automatically and directly to your location.
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Security and privacyAUTHENTICATION AND ACCESS CONTROL · MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE AND OPEN DATA · PRIVACY TECHNOLOGIES · SECURE AUCTIONS
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Gert Læssøe [email protected]+45 24 26 99 11 PROFILE
Data security is the number one challengeThe Internet of Things is a fast-growing market, and Danish companies are already inventing or providing a wide range of IoT solutions. Security is an important aspect of that. Data security is definitely a challenge but does not have to be a showstopper.
If you want to protect your company and your customers against cybercrime, we can provide you with the latest knowledge on security and privacy.
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We wanted a secure login solution to enable our employees to log in
from any location via their mobile devices. The
Alexandra Institute’s experts helped us get
the best solution.
Henrik BieringCEO, Peercraft
Two-factor authentication via mobile devicesCHALLENGE: Heste-nettet.dk had a two-factor login solution that used Youbikey’s U2F protocol via a computer’s USB. They wanted a solution to enable their employees to log in via their mobile devices as well.
SOLUTION: When the specifications for using the U2F protocol via near field communica-tion (NFC) were available at the end of June 2015, we developed an app for Android that is able to handle communication between the mobile phone browser and Youbikey. With this solution, Heste-nettet’s employees can simply download an app on their mobile devices. SE
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Data and software solutionsCONCEPT DEVELOPMENT · DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION BIG DATA AND EFFICIENT COMPUTATIONS · DATA ANALYTICS
· CLOUD-BASED COMPUTATIONS · COMPUTATION PLATFORMS OF THE FUTURE
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Peter [email protected]+45 23 38 24 79
How to develop efficient software solutionsEfficient computations and software solutions are important for private and public organisations. We help you and your customers optimise data analytics and find patterns in large data sets.
We use the latest software technologies and open source programming and are experts in state-of-the-art software solutions, cloud-based computations, data mining and efficient processing of big data.
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The Alexandra Institute has a major share in this success. They are highly professional and skilled
in designing solutions from a user perspective. You are not only experts
in technology – they also know how to apply it.
Jens Winther WullfPartner at Logiva
Perfect timing and a good matchCHALLENGE: How do you make the right technology choices and how do you build the right IT architecture? This was Logiva’s challenge when they asked for our assistance to develop an entirely web-based version of their digital invoicing solution SignFlow.
SOLUTION: We advised Logiva on how to use the latest technologies and helped define the architecture design for an optimal technology choice. Together with us, Logiva made a proof of concept that is now part of their future SignFlow platform. It was also verified that SignFlow can run in a browser and on tablets and smartphones.
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ADVANCED MOBILE SOLUTIONS
Concept developmentDesign and implementation
Augmented realityOn-site presentation
USER-DRIVEN INNOVATION
User behaviour and work process analysesUser-driven design
Concept development and prototypingImprovement of existing systems
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
ServitisationEffectiveness evaluation
Innovative business developmentDigital strategy and implementation of scrum
INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND SMART PRODUCTS
Usability and interactive designDigital urban spaces
Smart productsInteractive installations
VISUALISATION AND SIMULATION
Advanced computer graphicsPlatforms and computer graphics
Visualisation of complex dataMedical simulation and digital prototypes
IT-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE
Cloud solutionsInternet of Things
Software architectureGeographic data and GIS
SECURITY AND PRIVACY
Authentication and access controlPrivacy technologies
Management of personal and open dataSecure auctions
POSITIONING AND TRACKING
Indoor positioning systemsLocation-based information on the mobile
Middleware for logistics and positioningLocation-based planning
DATA AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Big data and effective computationData analytics
Cloud-based computationComputation platforms of the future
Based on our areas of expertise, we provideConsultancy – strategic advice on new technologies and innovation Innovation programmes – user-driven innovation and effectiveness evaluations IT and software development – based on all our areas of expertiseQuality assurance – testing, performance evaluation and review of softwareSub-contracting – for example in bid processes with companiesProject implementation – from problem statement to completionCompetence development – courses, talks and innovation networks
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How to work with us We bring our expertise to your business through commercial services, wider knowledge exchange and applied research, development and innovation projects.
We adapt the collaboration process for your specific context and help you develop solutions that help your business grow!
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Kickstart your idea with an InnoBoosterIs your organisation ready for innovation but lacks knowledge or technology to get started? Innovation Fund Denmark has launched the InnoBooster programme that co-funds collaborative projects between businesses and knowledge institutions such as the Alexandra Institute. InnoBooster supports the innovative idea – for example an idea for a new product, a new service or improvement of a process. The application process is lean, and the evaluation period is only one month. Contact us if you want to know more about how to apply for an InnoBooster from Innovation Fund Denmark.
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Plug-and-play on all devices
Nabto wanted to develop a plug-and-play solution that enables access to wireless IoT devices via a smartphone. We have designed a solution that
makes it possible to transfer small amounts of data through a firewall.
‘The Alexandra Institute has the specific network expertise we were looking for to develop our solution. Device manufacturers can now offer strong plug-and-play solutions
to their customers based on our software.‘ – Ulrik Gammelby, CTO, Nabto.
It took a split secondIn a collaborative project with the Alexandra Institute, Successiv learned in less than two weeks how users perceive the company’s benchmarking tool BuildScore and how to optimise it.
‘It was a great success to use an InnoBooster and work with the Alexandra Institute to improve BuildScore’s user interface. It was really valuable to see our product from the users’ perspective.’– Henrik von Scholten, SuccessivIN
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View the bar before you build itTorstein Drikkevareservice is a bar accessories manufacturer. The company wanted an interactive visualisation tool that builds a digital version of the customer’s new bar before it is put into production.
‘We often experience errors and misunderstandings during the process from customer meeting to order completion. This is what we want to avoid with this solution!’ – Christian Torstein, Torstein Drikkevareservice
Painter company uses app for training
The painter and decorator company Lakner ApS was looking for an IT-based learning platform for their staff. When the Alexandra Institute introduced Lakner to
the InnoBooster programme, the company seized the opportunity.
‘We look forward to our work with the Alexandra Institute and expect to be able to build the framework for an app and a training platform with videos.’
– Peter Dalbro Lakner, owner of Lakner ApS
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9 out of 10 companies recommend an innovation check-up The Alexandra Institute is one of the core players in the InnovationAgent programme. The purpose of the programme is to inspire technological innovation in Danish companies. An innovation check-up is a free service to small and medium-sized enterprises with a need for counselling on technological innovation. The programme is funded by the Danish Agency for Technology and Innovation. Read more at innovationstjek.dk
I presented my idea to the InnovationAgents,
and they helped me prepare an application
for a grant from the InnoBooster programme.
Visualisation experts from the Alexandra Institute
are now developing our visualisation tool!
Christian TorsteinOwner of
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Networking works– and improves your bottom line
Participation in innovation networks is a pathway to greater visibility, more customers and insight into current trends. Our networks bring together public and private organisations and IT experts around various subjects within innovation and new information technologies. Members are companies and public institutions with special interest in a particular area.
The Alexandra Institute operates the innovation networks InfinIT and Service Cluster Denmark (Service Platform) in collaboration with a number of partners.Scan the code to see how you can work with one of our innovation networks.
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The purpose of InfinIT is to facilitate knowledge dissemination, matchmaking and project establishment between researchers and companies with a mutual interest in IT. The
activities are organised in these focus areas: Big Data & Business Intelligence, Processes & IT, Security, Future Technologies in Smart Society, Embedded Systems Engineering,
Tracking & Positioning Technologies and Usability & Interaction Design. InfinIT is funded by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.
www.infinit.dk
Service Cluster Denmark (Service Platform) is a national network for companies and researchers. The network activities focus on the latest research findings in service innovation. The purpose is to help companies grow their business through servitisation. Service Cluster Denmark is funded by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation.www.serviceplatform.dk
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