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Deep Analytics: IBM Watson and Jeopardy

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -- Deep Analytics: IBM Watson and Jeopardy. February of 2011 an IBM computer, called Watson, astonished audiences worldwide by soundly beating the two all-time greatest Jeopardy champions-at their own game. Was it only a game? Technology Council.In See [link] (more)

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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

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Tech firms like IBM have been pitching the advantages of cloud computing for Hollywood since 2010, but it’s only recently that companies have begun courting the entertainment industry in earnest.

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5 Ways to Lead Positive Change in Your Life and Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Leading change is even harder, trying to balance the demands of the customers against the needs and expectations of employees. She recently retired as Chairman and CEO of IBM, and interweaves her personal story with a set of principles for leading positive change in our personal lives, workplace, and the world.

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Practice The Art Of The Pivot Before The Next Crisis

Startup Professionals Musings

You will be pivoting your business in your lifetime, whether you are a new startup, or a mature company like Motorola or IBM. Real change demands new goals based on new market realities. You can count on it and plan for it, or you wait for the next survival crisis brought your way by this rapidly changing world.

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6 Ways To Improve Your Odds Of New Business Success

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With my software background at IBM, I’m well aware that technical early adopters value more and more features, and are able to deal with complexity. You need the funding and support, but venture capitalists can be very demanding, and set high targets. Mergers and acquisitions also require new skills.

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