Understanding IBM Watson
IBM Watson is a cognitive technology that is able to process information in the same way as an intelligent human. Instead of using only conventional computing, Watson combines natural language processing, hypothesis generation and evaluation, and dynamic learning to process information. It is the only technology on the market to possess these capabilities.
More Than a Smart Computer
Unlike other computers, IBM Watson is able to tap into unstructured data. It understands that this data is different and it can distinguish between each type of information. Watson pulls relevant data from disparate sources and creates a hypothesis that it tests over and over again until it finds the most reliable and accurate results. IBM Watson is able to read, analyze and learn from language to make informed, context-specific decisions much like a human would.
Because IBM Watson is capable of dynamic learning, it gets smarter by tracking feedback from its users and by learning from its failures and successes.
IBM Watson Benefits Businesses of All Sizes
Watson can be extremely beneficial to business. This innovative technology is already being used by several fields including education, retail and medicine. Interest in Watson continues to grow and it’s expected that this technology will soon be implemented by almost every industry.
Watson-based technologies can replace a number of services performed by travel agents, bank officers, real estate agents and financial advisors. By drawing upon comprehensive knowledge of existing information, Watson can provide detailed answers to a wide variety of questions.
Watson can be used by the medical field for diagnosing diseases and prescribing the most cost-effective treatments. Watson will soon be able to stay on top of cutting-edge research and provide up-to-the-minute treatment recommendations. Watson provides professionals with an excellent opportunity to leverage information to increase profits and improve customer service.
Creating a Cognitive IoT
A cognitive IoT can evolve and improve on its own through learned self-correction and adaptation. Watson is helping make a cognitive IoT possible. Currently, the Watson Internet of Things platform can be used to effectively collect and process data.
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