Hurwitz / Kaufman / Bowles Cognitive Computing and Big Data Analytics

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-118-89663-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book

A comprehensive guide to learning technologies that unlock thevalue in big data
Cognitive Computing provides detailed guidance towardbuilding a new class of systems that learn from experience andderive insights to unlock the value of big data. This book helpstechnologists understand cognitive computing's underlyingtechnologies, from knowledge representation techniques and naturallanguage processing algorithms to dynamic learning approaches basedon accumulated evidence, rather than reprogramming. Detailed caseexamples from the financial, healthcare, and manufacturing walkreaders step-by-step through the design and testing of cognitivesystems, and expert perspectives from organizations such asCleveland Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, as well as commercialvendors that are creating solutions. These organizations provideinsight into the real-world implementation of cognitive computingsystems. The IBM Watson cognitive computing platform is describedin a detailed chapter because of its significance in helping todefine this emerging market. In addition, the book includesimplementations of emerging projects from Qualcomm, Hitachi, Googleand Amazon.
Today's cognitive computing solutions build on establishedconcepts from artificial intelligence, natural language processing,ontologies, and leverage advances in big data management andanalytics. They foreshadow an intelligent infrastructure thatenables a new generation of customer and context-aware smartapplications in all industries.
Cognitive Computing is a comprehensive guide to thesubject, providing both the theoretical and practical guidancetechnologists need.
* Discover how cognitive computing evolved from promise toreality
* Learn the elements that make up a cognitive computingsystem
* Understand the groundbreaking hardware and softwaretechnologies behind cognitive computing
* Learn to evaluate your own application portfolio to find thebest candidates for pilot projects
* Leverage cognitive computing capabilities to transform theorganization
Cognitive systems are rightly being hailed as the new era ofcomputing. Learn how these technologies enable emerging firms tocompete with entrenched giants, and forward-thinking establishedfirms to disrupt their industries. Professionals who currently workwith big data and analytics will see how cognitive computing buildson their foundation, and creates new opportunities. CognitiveComputing provides complete guidance to this new level ofhuman-machine interaction.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hurwitz, Judith

Hurwitz, Judith S.

Kaufman, Marcia

Bowles, Adrian

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction xvii
Chapter 1 The Foundation of Cognitive Computing 1
Chapter 2 Design Principles for Cognitive Systems 21
Chapter 3 Natural Language Processing in Support of a Cognitive System 39
Chapter 4 The Relationship Between Big Data and Cognitive Computing 55
Chapter 5 Representing Knowledge in Taxonomies and Ontologies 71
Chapter 6 Applying Advanced Analytics to Cognitive Computing 87
Chapter 7 The Role of Cloud and Distributed Computing in Cognitive Computing 109
Chapter 8 The Business Implications of Cognitive Computing 125
Chapter 9 IBM's Watson as a Cognitive System 137
Chapter 10 The Process of Building a Cognitive Application 157
Chapter 11 Building a Cognitive Healthcare Application 175
Chapter 12 Smarter Cities: Cognitive Computing in Government 197
Chapter 13 Emerging Cognitive Computing Areas 221
Chapter 14 Future Applications for Cognitive Computing 235
Glossary 251
Index 261

Über Autor(innen)

Judith S. Hurwitz is President and CEO of Hurwitz & Associates, a research and consulting firm focused on emerging technology, and is a leading strategy consultant.
Marcia Kaufman is a Principal Analyst and COO of Hurwitz & Associates, with leadership in big data and advanced analytics, information management, and business strategy.
Adrian Bowles is President and CEO of STORM Insights, Inc., a market analytics firm providing research and advisory services for buyers, sellers, and investors in emerging technology markets.