Topio Networks selected US Ignite’s Inclement Weather Decision Support App as the Intelligent Infrastructure Application of the Year!
The app was selected at the Intelligent Infrastructure Conference held June 6-7, 2023 in Austin Texas. Kyle Compton delivered the pitch on the Inclement Weather Decision Support app, which is an AI-powered application that provides operational recommendations to Fort Carson leaders based on the predicted weather impact on traffic safety for Fort Carson commuters.
The Judging Panel of the 2023 Intelligent Infrastructure Application of Year Award included:
- Philippe Cases – Founder & CEO, Topio Networks
- Patricia Baumhart – Chief Connection Officer, Autonomy Institute
- Prachi Vakharia – Venture Partner, Mobility Fund
“...we were delighted to select... US Ignite as very worthy first winner of the Award, based on the readiness & utility of the application, its contribution to public health and safety, and its readiness and portability to be delivered on various infrastructure platforms." Philippe Cases, Chairman of the Judging Panel
“The Finalists of the Intelligent Infrastructure Application of the Year Award 2023 presented the Judges with a very tough decision, given the quality of the applications presented in the pitches.” said Philippe Cases, Chairman of the Judging Panel “However, we were delighted to select the Inclement Weather Decision Support application from US Ignite as very worthy first winner of the Award, based on the readiness & utility of the application, its contribution to public health and safety, and its readiness and portability to be delivered on various infrastructure platforms”.
The following ten semi-finalists competed through pitches in front of the judges panel and a live audience:
- David Lu – Co-Founder & CEO, Clarity
- Steven Sheffield – Director of Business Development, United States, Seoul Robotics
- Tyler Houston – Senior Solutions Engineer, NoTraffic
- Tim Sylvester – Founder & CEO, Integrated Roadways
- Mike Landau – CEO, ParkMyFleet
- Mike Dunbar – Chief Revenue Officer, Rekor Systems
- Brian Garrett – Director of Sales, North America Smart Infrastructure, Ouster
- Kyle Compton – Technical Program Manager, US Ignite
- Ody De La Paz – Co-Founder and CEO, Sensytec
- Cedric Hutchings – Co-Founder & CEO, Outsight
"Given the infrastructure issues and weather anomalies seen across the country today, increasing roadway safety for commuters is of utmost importance. We’re proud to have built the IWDS app to deliver a new approach that balances commuter safety and the urgency of ongoing operations..." Kyle Compton, US Ignite
Kyle Compton, Technical Program Manager commented, “US Ignite’s team and collaborators are honored to see the Inclement Weather Decision Support app earn this recognition. Given the infrastructure issues and weather anomalies seen across the country today, increasing roadway safety for commuters is of utmost importance. We’re proud to have built the IWDS app to deliver a new approach that balances commuter safety and the urgency of ongoing operations and can see it being used across military installations, municipalities, and school districts.”
The development of the Inclement Weather Decision Support App is part of an effort under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). “Artificial Intelligence for Traffic and Weather” program is funded to advance the Army Installation Modernization Pilot Program (AIMP2, formerly known as Installations of the Future) initiatives under the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment) (ASA IE&E).