As the volume of data generated is rapidly increasing, one of the most important research challenges in the new technology is the development of information processing methodologies such that we can extract meaning and knowledge out of the ever-increasing electronic information that becomes available. Even more important is the capability to utilize the data knowledge that is being produced such that we can design software and devices that operate autonomously in some intelligent manner. The ultimate objective is to design intelligent systems that can make appropriate real-time decisions in the management of large-scale complex systems, especially in applications related to critical infrastructure systems. These topics belong to the area of Computational Intelligence, which is the foundation in the design of intelligent systems.

According to the current trends, the design and analysis of intelligent systems is an important technological area with a huge potential for further development. The University of Cyprus, in collaboration with industry, other universities and research centers, have the opportunity to play a significant role in the development of the new technology for intelligent systems. The Research Center Kios is at the forefront of research related to the theory and application of intelligent systems.