International law firm Bird & Bird is advising Pangiam on an exciting new, international initiative announced today in collaboration with Google Cloud - aiming to transform airport security operations with artificial intelligence-led technology.
Project DARTMOUTH will utilise Pangiam’s technologies alongside Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) computer vision tools, such as their Vertex AI Platform. This technology will be tested within the security facilities of AGS Airport Ltd, owners and operators of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports in the UK.
The collaboration means that Pangiam's national security-grade technology and deep experience of managing aviation security threats will, for the first time, be boosted by Google Cloud’s industry-leading suite of AI technologies.
Project DARTMOUTH is intended to make air travel safer by integrating AI into airport baggage security and screening operations. The technology will in the first instance be focused on rapidly identifying potential threats in baggage, providing increased throughput at security checkpoints, addressing critical friction points in air travel as well as supporting security teams. In later phases the technology will scale to help tackle other pressure points in security and wider airport operations.
AI and ML models will be trained to be able to detect prohibited items in real-time as bags pass through airport X-ray scanning equipment. It will also be used to spot anomalies and unusual patterns which could indicate a new or coordinated attempt to breach security, before alerting security staff to examine those items further.
The Bird & Bird team is led by Roger Bickerstaff (Partner) who was introduced to Pangiam by Relationship Partner, Stuart Cairns, who has been working with Pangiam on a range of international projects during the last 3 years. The team are advising Pangiam on a range of data ownership and licensing, contract and procurement issues associated with Pangiam’s initiatives to implement this exciting technology within airports.
Alexis Long, Chief Strategy Officer of Pangiam says: “Bird and Bird have been true champions of innovation, working side by side in the development of Project DARTMOUTH to accelerate the deployment of emerging technology whilst at the same time creating equally as innovative procurement and commercial models for our customers”.
Stuart Cairns, Partner, Bird & Bird says: “We are delighted to be supporting Pangiam on another fantastic project. Their ground-breaking AI-led technology is seriously impressive, and will revolutionise security in airports to provide a safer travelling experience for all. We are thrilled to be helping Pangiam take this technology into the market as innovation and disruption are very close to our heart at Bird & Bird.”
