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Artificial & Business Intelligence Initiative

Artificial & Business Intelligence Initiative

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Active Projects


The AI|BI team currently has several projects underway. By developing advanced tools and integrating data, the team is revolutionizing how UF/IFAS Extension delivers its services and engages with stakeholders.

Active Projects


The AI|BI team currently has several projects underway. By developing advanced tools and integrating data, the team is revolutionizing how UF/IFAS Extension delivers its services and engages with stakeholders.

Snowflake

A cloud-based data platform enabling the sharing, integration and analysis of data from multiple sources to improve accountability, measure impact and streamline data across IFAS Extension. Snowflake integrates data across projects into one secure, scalable repository for faster, in-depth analysis and easier collaboration.  

Knowli Data Science

Contracted to provide analytics, visualization and dashboarding to support Florida Cooperative Extension strategic initiatives.

MySidewalk 

To be used within the Florida Cooperative Extension system for data-driven insights, tracking progress and refining strategies. Provides community-level data to identify priorities, quantify program needs and support evaluation consistency.  

PEARS

The PEARS platform is designed to standardize data collection for Florida Cooperative Extension, aiming to
increase program effectiveness and productivity while reducing administrative burdens on faculty and staff. PEARS also captures information for Extension Specialists, RSAs, SSAs, and County Agents, ensuring consistency in data collection across the organization.

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Our Goal

The AI|BI team at UF/IFAS Extension aims to modernize Extension programs by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI). AI focuses on automating processes and optimizing decision-making. Meanwhile, BI consolidates data from various sources to create a robust infrastructure that supports AI applications. Together, AI and BI streamline operations, enhance reporting, and improve the overall effectiveness of Extension activities.

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UF/IFAS Extension Artificial and Business Intelligence Team
2343 Mowry Rd, Bldg 69 Gainesville, FL 32611
bi@ifas.ufl.edu

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