Big Data: Page 18
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Report: US companies spending $650M in annual AI salaries
Some companies are looking to invest far more than others. For example, Amazon has a yearly salary allocations of more than $227 million, according to the report.
By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The skeptic's guide to artificial intelligence
Do you need AI? Maybe. But you definitely need technology that works.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor • May 2, 2017 -
Opinion
4 reasons why most data science projects fail
While data is a key component that drives true digital transformation, too often companies approach data and analytics projects the wrong way.
By James Roberts • May 2, 2017 -
IBM opens new cloud data centers in DC, Texas
Big Blue says the new centers will give companies the bandwidth they need to leverage cognitive capabilities.
By Justine Brown • April 27, 2017 -
Unroll.me under fire for selling user data to Uber
Though the company has received criticism, Unroll.me is not solely to blame. Its data practices serve as a lesson in reading the fine print of user agreements.
By Justine Brown • April 25, 2017 -
What's next for Amazon?
Amazon isn't resting on its AWS cloud laurels. Rather, the company is investing heavily in advanced computing and branching out into new areas.
By Justine Brown • April 24, 2017 -
With 'this century's sexiest job,' data scientists are happier than ever
According to new data from CrowdFlower, 88% of data scientists report they are either "happy" or "very happy" in their jobs.
By Justine Brown • April 21, 2017 -
Cloudera IPO price sets market cap at $1.79B, well below private valuation
The company plans to sell 17.3 million shares at a price range of $12 to $14 per share.
By Justine Brown • April 18, 2017 -
Investors prefer a mix of human and robo advice
Significant numbers of millennials and Gen Xers have already turned to hybrid services, according to new Accenture report.
By Justine Brown • March 31, 2017 -
Worried about AI? Systems struggle to remember like humans do
Apple’s director of AI research says reinforcement learning may help move AI forward faster.
By Justine Brown • March 30, 2017 -
Alteryx shows promise after strong IPO
Shares of the company closed up more than 10% in its first day of trading Friday.
By Justine Brown • March 27, 2017 -
Big Data, business analytics revenue to reach $150B in 2017
Banking, discrete manufacturing and professional services are among the industries expected to make the biggest investments this year.
By Justine Brown • March 15, 2017 -
Report: Cloudera looks to go public as demand for Big Data solutions grow
The company is expecting a valuation of about $4.1 billion, Bloomberg says.
By Justine Brown • March 13, 2017 -
Quantum computers a reality? IBM wants to provide businesses access this year
True quantum computers do not yet exist, so IBM plans to offer the quantum services virtually until there is a breakthrough that will make quantum computers viable onsite.
By Justine Brown • March 8, 2017 -
SoftBank CEO: Robots will outnumber, outsmart humans in 30 years
Masayoshi Son predicts artificial intelligence-infused computers will eventually have an IQ of 10,000.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Report: Companies reach double-digit growth with advanced analytics
Most companies said they achieved revenue growth of 15% or more.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Hackers beware, IBM puts Watson AI on cybersecurity case
Big Blue says 50 of its customers have tested the new software.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Wells Fargo invests in AI and API for enhanced customer service
The company says it has started piloting API-based services with corporate customers.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deloitte: Machine intelligence, not AI, will be the next big thing
Sure, AI tends to get all the media attention, but according to Deloitte, it is "only one part of a larger, more compelling set of developments in the realm of cognitive computing."
By Justine Brown • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Vizio ordered to pay $2.2M for snooping on customers
The smart TV maker collected data on 11 million consumers without their knowledge or consent.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Do you want to play a game? AI trounces humans in poker for the first time
The victory demonstrates how AI can now conduct strategic reasoning in "imperfect information" games.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Cloud, AI and IoT companies the leading M&A targets in 2017
PwC says more than 1,600 technology deals were announced in 2016, and 2017 is on track to be another big year.
By Justine Brown • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Chief data officers growing in number and influence
Companies have realized they can use data to gain a competitive edge, but only if they are prepared to manage it.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 26, 2017 -
'Training Data as a Service' could help companies quickly deploy AI
Seattle-based startup Mighty AI pays subject matter experts to glean the data companies need to train their AI systems.
By Justine Brown • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Report: Big Data now a 'strategic' part of business
Few companies still see Big Data as an experimental business asset.
By Justine Brown • Dec. 19, 2016
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