I shared my vision at KA Connect 2024 for how the AI revolution, in tandem with our old friend Knowledge Management, are going to impact the AEC industry. I'm excited to share this vision with you and discuss how Knowledge Architecture is preparing for this transformative era by investing in the future of Synthesis, our next generation intranet platform for AEC firms.
The Promise of AI and Knowledge Management
While AI is evolving and promising, it's not perfect on its own. The real magic happens when we combine AI with robust Knowledge Management practices. This combination is set to revolutionize our industry, and here's why:
High-quality, firm-wide knowledge is crucial for AI success
KM practices will unlock AI's true potential in AEC
We're at the beginning of a transformative era for our industry
Our Investments in the Future
At Knowledge Architecture, we're actively working on integrating AI into Synthesis, as well as providing new functionality and expanded integrations to bring more high-quality firmwide content into Synthesis.
Here are some of our key investments:
AEC-Specific Video Transcription: We released an AEC-specific video transcription model to convert videos into searchable text earlier this year. Now the high-quality content contained in videos is accessible to AI and is improving accessibility.
AI Search: Our next-generation search will create new AI-powered search summaries that will answer questions by synthesizing the most relevant information from videos, posts, documents, and web pages across your firm's knowledge base, as well as provide citations for easy validation and deeper dives. AI Search will go into public beta in December of this year.
Expanded Integrations: Over the last year we’ve connected Synthesis with additional leading AEC platforms like Unanet, aec360, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zendesk to complement our existing integrations with Deltek, OpenAsset, and Newforma. We're also exploring future integrations with SharePoint, Teams, and Freshworks, as well as releasing a Search Connector API to allow you to push content from other systems into Synthesis and make it all available for AI Search.
Synthesis LMS: Our upcoming Learning Management System will be designed to enhance learning and development within your organization while also contributing a wealth of new, high-quality content to your knowledge ecosystem. This structured platform for continuous learning will feed directly into our AI Search, making all of this new content searchable on your intranet. Synthesis LMS will go into public beta in 2025.
Looking Ahead
The above investments in AI, combined with strong Knowledge Management practices, will fuel what I believe will be a golden era for Knowledge Management. While Knowledge Management has been around formally since 1995, we're now on the cusp of realizing its full potential. Our investments in Synthesis AI, Synthesis LMS, and expanded integrations are all aimed at helping you harness this potential.
As we navigate this new landscape together, I encourage you to consider how these advancements in AI and Knowledge Management might transform your current and future initiatives. How might AI-powered Knowledge Management enhance your firm's capabilities?
I'm excited about this new era and look forward to discussing how we can help your firm prepare for it. Let's explore how Synthesis can position your organization at the forefront of this AI + KM revolution.
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