Enterprise AI Strategy
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Podcast
21 Sep 2026
How Agile development principles can help with scaling AI deployment
In this podcast, Andrew Sales, chief methodologist at Scaled Agile, says lean and Agile methods can help companies take full advantage of AI's transformative impact on work. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2026
Seismic shift in Splunk pricing spotlights AI data management
The era of simply amassing heaps of raw telemetry is over, Splunk users say. Viable AI agents for automated IT ops will depend on putting all that data in context. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Mar 2023
Businesses benefit from AI-infused Industry 4.0 practices
It's daunting for a business to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies at scale. However, given the added value of automation and process optimization, the benefits can outweigh risks. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Mar 2023
Why continuous training is essential in MLOps
Organizations with machine learning strategies must consider when evolving data needs require continuous training of ML models. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
How a time series forecasting vendor uses PyTorch Lightning
Time series forecasting company Nixtla uses the framework for building deep learning models as it works to develop open source software for its customers. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Mar 2023
No- and low-code AI's role in the enterprise
Low-code tools enable noncoders to build and deploy AI applications. The growing list of these tools ensures that AI development is no longer confined to experts. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
Microsoft incorporates AI foundation model in business apps
The tech giant made the Florence foundation model available to a wider audience through Azure Cognitive Services. The service also is now available in Teams and other applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2023
How AI serves as a cornerstone of Industry 4.0
For manufacturing environments to be included in Industry 4.0, they must adopt up-to-date technologies to improve operations. AI should be foremost among them. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
FTC wants vendors to stop lying about 'AI-powered' products
As AI's popularity grows with trendy tools such as ChatGPT, the federal agency warns vendors that are lying about how their products are built or performing. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2023
Snapchat's My AI uses ChatGPT, but not all enterprises can
The social media app's new AI chatbot uses the latest OpenAI technology. However, OpenAI's privacy policy might make it difficult for enterprises to use the large language model. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2023
Inside the MLOps lifecycle stages
Developers tasked to train machine learning models are turning to the MLOps lifecycle. The different stages are meant to increase operational speed and efficiency. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2023
How industries use AI to ensure sustainability
How can e-commerce companies optimize shipping routes to reduce emissions? How can data centers lower energy use? The answer is a sustainability strategy driven by AI technologies. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2023
How a digital retail firm uses enterprise search
Glean trains language models based on a customer's documents and other stored content. Its platform sits on users' technology stack to provide for smooth integration. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
ChatGPT could boost phishing scams
The conversational AI tool could make it hard to detect attackers due to how conversant and grammatically correct it is. A way to combat that is to create a detector. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2023
AI use cases in banking create opportunities, improve systems
AI has become increasingly more common in the banking industry and has found a home sifting through data, improving back-end systems and assisting with customer service. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2023
What Microsoft's new investment in OpenAI means for Google
The investment was expected as ChatGPT drew immediate worldwide attention. Observers now look to Google to see how the dominant search vendor will respond to ChatGPT's popularity. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2023
DataStax acquires ML vendor as part of AI evolution
The acquisition will let customers apply machine learning to real-time events. It is a natural step toward AI technology for the vendor as it looks to stay competitive. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jan 2023
Data, analytics and AI predictions for 2023
The expansion of big data, analytics and artificial intelligence we saw in 2022 will continue into the new year and present both new opportunities and challenges for organizations. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Biggest AI news of 2022
From misinformation and disinformation in the war in Ukraine to James Earl Jones lending his voice to voice cloning, these are the most notable stories of the year. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Four AI trends to look for in 2023
From a new algorithm law to combat hiring bias in New York City to the growth of generative tools and technologies, AI will keep growing and be used by more enterprises next year. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2022
How enterprises determine whether to buy or build AI models
From the USPS to appliance company Conair, organizations employing machine learning technology sometimes need to determine whether it's better to buy or build capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2022
How significant is AI's role in Industry 4.0?
Many examples exist to demonstrate the effectiveness of AI in Industry 4.0. It entails the newest revolution in manufacturing, so naturally advanced tech like AI will play a crucial role. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2022
Enterprise applications of the metaverse slow but coming
From holographic avatars to training surgeons, metaverse applications for enterprises are many. But the technology for organizations is still in its infancy. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2022
Defining requirements key to manage machine learning projects
Machine learning projects are likely to fail without proper planning. 'Managing Machine Learning Projects' provides guidance on how to plan by defining ML project requirements. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
CRM and BPM vendor Pegasystems adds new AI features
The CRM and business process management vendor, looking to scale up, introduced new features for business users, service representatives and call center customers. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
New Microsoft AI tools aim at business end users
Microsoft released new features for the Azure Cognitive Services suite, as well as a Form Recognizer and Responsible AI dashboard aimed at both data scientists and business users. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
RPA vendor Automation Anywhere aims at process discovery
While the vendor's new platform is geared towards automation, the market is shifting. Many enterprises are now moving away from RPA and toward process mining and discovery. Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
Domino Data Lab partnerships target AI project management
The vendor has integrated its Nexus MLOps platform with Nvidia GPU architecture and the NetApp data management and storage system to help organizations better deploy ML projects. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2022
AI vendor SambaNova intros next generation of DataScale
The AI vendor released an updated version of its DataScale system. The new system boasts improved performance and expanded memory for enterprises working with large models. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2022
Troubled AI vendor DataRobot hit by more layoffs
The layoffs come after the former CEO quit amid criticism that he and top execs dumped stock as the company's financial outlook dimmed. The AI vendor is now in downsizing mode. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2022
How businesses can benefit from conversational AI applications
Conversational AI tools have traditionally been limited in scope, but as they become more humanlike, businesses have realized their potential and applied them to more use cases. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2022
Lessons enterprises can learn from Meta BlenderBot 3
The tech giant's AI chatbot raises concerns on how enterprises can train natural language generative systems without creating controversial and damaging products. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2022
UiPath acquires NLP vendor in effort to expand beyond RPA
The vendor's acquisition aligns with its strategy of expanding beyond its robotic process automation footprint to try to compete more effectively with tech giants. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2022
OpenAI Dall-E could spark enterprise creativity
The natural language tool could entice enterprise users who create content and are interested in the metaverse -- if it can pass muster with the corporate compliance team. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2022
The future of data science: Career outlook and industry trends
The future of data science as a profession is unclear, as new technologies change the responsibilities of data scientists. It may also soon change the nature of the job. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2022
AI21 secures $64M in funding as NLP market grows
AI21 Labs is now worth $664 million. Its growth shows the demand for more language models and tools despite the dominance of models like OpenAI's GPT-3, GPT-J and GPT-Neo. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2022
How enterprises can establish an AI-first data strategy
Enterprises looking to mature in their use of AI must focus on the information they're putting into their models. Their models should create trust in their business. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2022
Hybrid AI examples demonstrate its business value
As businesses weigh the potential benefits of implementing AI systems, hybrid AI examples demonstrate the technology's practical value for businesses. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2022
Real-world hyperautomation examples show AI's business value
Hyperautomation examples in the real world help businesses automate as many of their processes as possible and achieve their strategic goals. AI is instrumental in these efforts. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
10 May 2022
IBM Think 2022 news, trends and analysis
AI adoption is driving advancement of cybersecurity and other business processes. At IBM Think 2022, enterprise leaders will learn how to capitalize on game-changing technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Mar 2022
How companies can achieve AI ROI
Companies realize AI for security is crucial to mitigate today's threats and think ROI from such investments is achievable. The investment community is also bullish on the future of AI ROI. Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2022
RPA market expected to plateau in the next few years
While the technology was useful during the pandemic, enterprises are shifting away from its simple fix and are looking at more complex ways of automating business processes. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2022
Enterprise hybrid AI use is poised to grow
Hybrid AI is an approach for businesses that combines human insight with machine learning and deep learning networks. Despite certain challenges, experts believe it shows promise. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2022
Nintex expands range by acquiring RPA vendor Kryon
Acquiring Kryon enables Nintex to expand its scale. Robotic process automation is important for enterprises seeking digital transformation in their business. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
Fintech vendor releases AI tool for commercial real estate
Unlike the residential real estate market, growth in commercial real estate has been slow. A fintech vendor is seeking to fill a market need for commercial real estate data. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2022
How enterprises will use the still-undefined metaverse
Some metaverse systems will affect the future of work and how enterprises operate. However, their impact will be fully seen only after the full meaning of the metaverse is known. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jan 2022
predictive modeling
Predictive modeling is a mathematical process used to predict future events or outcomes by analyzing patterns in a given set of input data. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2022
AI vendor Fractal kicks off 2022 with $360M fund raise
The AI vendor's fundraising success shows investors' willingness to pump money into vendors that are applying AI in vertical industries. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2021
Why TinyML use cases are taking off
TinyML technology can successfully collect and analyze data in real scenarios, as demonstrated in various use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2021
How warehouse automation robotics transformed the supply chain
To maximize efficiency in warehouses and ameliorate supply chain issues, companies are turning to automation technology, leading them to embrace warehouse automation robotics. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Dec 2021
A look at Honeywell's digital transformation strategy
The century-old, multinational conglomerate is going through internal and external changes. The survival of its brand will depend on maintaining its trust and reputation. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2021
How RPA and machine learning work together in the enterprise
Use cases demonstrate how using RPA and machine learning with other AI techniques achieves 'intelligent automation,' but the best automation solution depends on a company's needs. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Microsoft gives enterprises preview of Azure OpenAI service
During the Ignite 2021 virtual conference, the tech giant previewed its new enterprise AI language service that it said provides enterprises with security, compliance and scale. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2021
Strategies to successfully deploy AI in the enterprise
Deloitte executive director Beena Ammanath talks about ways businesses can see successful return on their investment and deployment of artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
Mailchimp AI tool targets small-business email marketing
The veteran email marketing vendor's new tool, the result of its purchase of martech vendor Inspector 6, is aimed at boosting small businesses' email campaigns with AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2021
RPA market booms as enterprises automate with bots
The RPA sector is expected to reach nearly $3 billion this year as new vendors compete with larger established RPA specialists and tech giants for enterprise automation business. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2021
Why transparency in AI matters for businesses
To ensure model accuracy, businesses need to understand why their machine learning models make their decisions. Certain tools and techniques can help with that. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2021
The benefits of an AI-first strategy
Enterprises should put AI first in their business strategies by constantly collecting and using new data to power AI models, argues startup investor Ash Fontana. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2021
M&A wave rising in hot AI market
The market is ripe for more AI M&A deals as enterprise demand for AI talent, MLOps and vertical applications rose during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jun 2021
10 AI tech trends data scientists should know
The rising environmental and monetary costs of deep learning are catching enterprises' attention, as are new AI techniques like graph neural networks and contrastive learning. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jun 2021
Advanced SQL skills boost data scientists' value
Learning advanced SQL skills can help data scientists effectively query their databases and unlock new insights into data relationships, resulting in more useful information. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2021
Affectiva emotion AI vendor latest in AI acquisition wave
Amid a surging market for AI technology, Smart Eye, a vendor of AI-based eye tracking and driver tracking systems, acquires a vendor of emotion-sensing AI software. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 May 2021
4 AI career path trajectories for IT professionals
As the desire for AI and machine learning in-house skills skyrocket, those looking to break into the market have a variety of career path options, including AI architect and BI developer. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
Google racing to catch up in growing enterprise AI market
At Google I/O this week, the tech giant launched a new enterprise machine learning platform and language recognition model, and advanced other AI products under development. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2021
8 considerations for buying versus building AI
Business leaders should consider their employees' technical expertise, technology budgets and regulatory needs, among other factors, when deciding to build or buy AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2021
Biden sets stage for national AI strategy
Biden's focus on AI includes funding research and development, manufacturing chips in the U.S. and preparing a workforce to use AI tools. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2021
DataRobot looks to enterprise AI coders with Zepl acquisition
By acquiring cloud data science and analytics platform vendor Zepl, DataRobot gives data scientists a cloud-native, self-service notebook to write tasks and custom models. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2021
11 data science skills for machine learning and AI
As companies realize the power of data, they're tasked with finding data science practitioners with AI and ML skill sets to help them use the data to make better business decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2021
New DataRobot CEO sees bright AI future for the vendor
New CEO Dan Wright discusses how DataRobot can stay competitive in a crowded AI marketplace, new markets for the vendor, and how DataRobot has tackled the pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2021
Icertis raises $80M for AI-powered contract management
Icertis, founded in 2009, is now valued at more than $2.8 billion with the new funding. The vendor is a key player in the contract management niche. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2021
Automation vendor WorkFusion raises $220 million
A new round of funding may vault WorkFusion into the top echelon of enterprise automation vendors currently occupied by UiPath, Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2021
Steel producer reduces costs using AI in manufacturing
The largest long steel producer in Latin America used data and machine learning predictions to save money, while maintaining the same level of production quality. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2021
5 examples of effective NLP in customer service
Through use cases such as chatbots, recommendation systems and customer relationship management, NLP and AI are playing an important role in enterprise customer service. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Feb 2021
Businesses pivot back to AI adoption after year of slow growth
AI adoption has taken a step back when it comes to enterprise IT spending priority, but it remains a steady investment for enterprises across industries. Continue Reading
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Quiz
02 Feb 2021
Do you have competitive data science key skills?
Data scientists should be familiar with a variety of programming languages, machine learning algorithms and databases and must be able to communicate these skills across teams. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2021
AI vendors may have to prove systems don't discriminate
Washington state is considering a bill that would require vendors to prove their AI algorithms aren't biased. If enacted, the AI regulation could have far-reaching implications. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jan 2021
Data democratization strategy for machine learning enterprise
In the enterprise, data democratization works to break down data silos by opening access to an organization's data across teams in an effort to improve workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jan 2021
The power and limitations of enterprise AI
A panel at CES 2021, held virtually this year, discusses the areas in which modern-day AI and automation shine, and where they still struggle. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Dec 2020
AI trends in 2020 marked by expectation shift and GPT-3
In the past year, AI hyperscalers got serious about their machine learning platforms, expectations were reset and transformer networks empowered the GPT-3 language model. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Dec 2020
AI ROI questions to ask and the hidden costs of AI
While ROI can be difficult to show with AI projects, it is crucial for AI teams to anticipate costs and prove each investment is worth the enterprise's time. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2020
How AI adoption by industry is being impacted by COVID-19
While COVID-19 has impacted budgets and businesses plans, some industries are seeing improved processes and consumer relationships due to new investments in AI and automation. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2020
Courses teach automation to prepare students for the workforce
At a California university, students in April Morris' class learn how to use RPA and analytics tools. They hope to use the skills to get jobs out of school. Continue Reading
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Podcast
18 Nov 2020
Why AI adoption in the enterprise continues to lag
In this episode of 'Today I Learned About Data,' we discuss AI adoption in the enterprise, and it's been slower than many have predicted. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Sep 2020
Application of AI in robotics boosts enterprise potential
The combination of AI and robotics has allowed companies to move past automation and tackle more complex and high-level tasks with their robots. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
GCP powers AI in marketing at McDonald's
McDonald's uses the Google Cloud Platform to drive its personalized marketing efforts, which has helped the company grow and know its customers better. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2020
3 keys for the implementation of AI in the enterprise
Organizations need to focus on diversity, proper scaling and augmentation capabilities when implementing artificial intelligence in order to keep the process pain-free. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2020
Combining AI and predictive analytics crucial for the enterprise
Predictive analytics, when combined with artificial intelligence, can assist organizations with their risk management, as well as their planning and optimization. Continue Reading
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Infographic
25 Aug 2020
Modern AI evolution timeline shows a decade of rapid progress
AI has become an asset for organizations to better understand their business position, and its capabilities have improved dramatically over the past decade. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2020
AI, robotics help businesses pivot supply chain during COVID-19
Big enterprises such as Wayfair, UPS, Unilever and Siemens move to automate more of their supply chains with AI as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts business operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Aug 2020
Reimagining creativity and AI to boost enterprise adoption
AI has yet to reach the point of creativity but continues to advance, while assisting humans in the production of their own creative works and improvement of their organizations. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2020
AI in operations management relieves pressure on IT teams
AI, when combined with IT operations and DevOps teams, forms AIOps that can greatly improve how IT assets are developed, produced and managed. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2020
The state of AI in 2020 likely sees more adoption
AI adoption has appeared to grow this year, as organizations deploy automation to augment dwindling workforces and help deal with growing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
IBM acquires RPA vendor to enhance automation suite
IBM bought a Brazilian RPA and chatbot vendor to expand its collection of automation products. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2020
Learn the business value of AI's various techniques
To drive business value from AI, business managers need to distinguish between the various AI techniques, starting with the many flavors of machine learning. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
RPA use cases expanding in large enterprises
Robotic process automation veterans at Blue Prism's virtual conference talk business process automation strategies, obstacles and untethering bot deployments from cutting jobs. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Predictive maintenance vendor launches AI warranty
A predictive maintenance vendor added a new warranty to its platform that pays customers $100,000 for repair if the AI-based prediction system fails to foresee a machine breakdown. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jun 2020
Hospital IoT highlighted by AI use cases and wearable devices
AI in healthcare can provide patients and doctors with better care and support through prescriptive analytics, wearable devices and illness detection. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2020
5 AI technologies in business that are making a big impact
Learn how image recognition, speech recognition, chatbots, natural language generation and sentiment analysis are changing how businesses operate. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2020
Enterprises should not neglect AI digital transformation
Enterprises should focus on automation to augment their workforces as they recover from the COVID-19 economic downturn, and not lose sight of larger digital transformation projects. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2020
AI document processing remains a subtle but powerful use case
Artificial intelligence has found strong use cases in content summarization and document categorization within the medical, marketing and legal fields. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 May 2020
AI's impact on business: The quest to make money
'Bionic' companies have cracked the code on using AI to make money. Here is what IT and business leaders need to do to maximize AI's impact on the business. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
15 May 2020
IBM Think 2020: AI, security, COVID-19 news, trends and analysis
News at the IBM Think 2020 digital conference focused on paths to modernization -- including advanced AI and automation -- IoT, hybrid cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. Continue Reading