Breaking Barriers in Data Interaction: The EMS-DataNexus Revolution (original) (raw)

Everyone knows the importance of Microsoft Excel in data analysis and management. In fact, some analysists in the recent past have regarded Excel as one of the most ingenious software applications created due to its versatility and range of use. Imagine, however, a system which collects and analyses complex data more efficiently and faster that Excel. We therefore introduce to you EMS web application and DataNexus intelligence system. A team of young professionals came together to build an integrated system infusing an AI (DataNexus) which they developed, into a web-application originally developed as one of the few elections monitoring applications in Nigeria. The trio: Michael Ibe, Melody Ikechukwu Enumah and Benedict Ibe started by creating the EMS (Election Monitoring System) application which can be used to monitor elections, analyse trends during elections, and generates instant robust reports on the findings. Then, they moved on to create an Artificial Intelligence called DataNexus AI which further analyses complex data into simple comprehensible charts and trends. The two technological initiatives have been used to analyse data, particularly in the fields of good governance (elections), peace and conflict researches, socio-cultural studies, amongst others. Currently, they are at the final stages of fully integrating the platforms into one super online platform which can be used to perform complex functions but can also function separately. The application of the applications in social research activities was led by Dr Michael Ibe-a social scientist and researcher with expertise on socio-cultural conflicts and peacebuilding.