Data Analytics in the Customer Service World

Data analytics have come into their own. They are being used in new and exciting ways across a variety of industries. Information Age brought this interesting topic to us in their article, “A look at data analytics trends for 2019.” Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data in order to make conclusions about that…

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Alexa, What is IoT?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or even people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT has changed the world of connections in a substantial way. It has evolved…

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Using AI to Diagnose Alzheimer’s

Machine learning has changed the way we do many things. Recently, IBM has introduced machine learning to the diagnostics field in the hopes that one day the technology may assist in the creation of stable and effective diagnostic tests for early-onset Alzheimer’s. ZD Net brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “IBM takes on…

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The Risks with IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data. Pretty much any physical object can be transformed into an IoT device if it can be connected to the internet and controlled that way – which is a pro and…

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Conversational AI Market Booming

In the world of technology, business is business. For Microsoft, this means another acquisition. This interesting news came to us from Notebook Check in their article, “Microsoft continues its AI offensive by acquiring XOXCO.” Last year Microsoft acquired Semantic Machines, Bonsai, and lastly, XOXCO, a software product design and development studio that has been developing…

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Data as an Asset

Generating measurable economic benefits from available data sources, most commonly analytics, can result in some positive results. Data monetization leverages data generated through business operations, available external data or content, as well as data associated with individual providers, such as that which is collected via  electronic devices and sensors participating in the Internet of Things…

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Internet of Our Things

All around us are machines with sensors connecting, collecting, and coordinating our lives. These internet of things (IoT) interact with people, homes, factories, offices, retailers, cities, farms, vehicles….the list goes on. Professionals predict that by 2020, IoT technology will be in 95 percent of electronics for new product designs. Everything from doorbells to coffee pots to wearable medical devices. DATAVERSITY…

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The Relationship of IoT and Blockchain

The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating new opportunities and providing a competitive advantage for businesses in both current and new markets. Recent computer industry developments set the stage for demonstrations of how blockchain can help to turn IoT networks into trusted environments. Information Week brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Using Blockchain…

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Ontologies Used to Enable Understanding

Gopher Protocol is a company specializing in the development of internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled mobile technologies. Recently they announced they are developing Avant! dynamic ontology system in order to enable genuine “understanding” of natural language processing data. Globe Newswire brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Gopher Protocol…

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What Does 2019 Look Like?

As 2018 nears the end, predictions are already beginning for what 2019 might bring to the world of technology and how it might affect and/or improve our lives. ZDNet brought this interesting topic to our attention in their article, “Digital transformation in 2019: AI, robotics, and IoT to play starring roles.” What many refer to…

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