Cloud Computing
The Internet of Things – Changing the Way We Live
We live in an age of immense technological and social change, much of which has been brought about by the emergence of advanced technologies such as cognitive computing, the Internet of Things and robotics. In fact, the current pace of change and the potential for further transformation is so great that many see this as […]
How to Design Hybrid Clouds for Innovation, Efficiency and Growth
Cloud computing has evolved from a technological innovation to an integral part of business. Organizations are increasingly turning to cloud, and for many, a hybrid cloud is the best choice because it’s a blend of public cloud, private cloud and traditional information technology (IT) platforms. Business conditions and requirements define the best type of hybrid […]
Who Knew U.S. Drivers Crossed Their Legs While Using Cruise Control?
When engineers here at Honda R&D were discussing where to locate the “engine start” button in their vehicles, they learned that several US drivers accidentally pressed the engine start button with their knees. This was a big surprise for us, because it’s only possible if you put the car into cruise control, take your feet […]
Letting Customers Decide Who Leads in the Cloud
When people discuss “the cloud,” what they’re really talking about is the vast landscape of cloud solutions. Today, clouds fuel apps that are touched by thousands of organizations and millions of people every day. In a lot of ways, the cloud has become the invisible thread weaving its way through everything digital, in one form […]
Why Hybrid Cloud is Becoming the Place for Enterprise Transformation
The cloud has shifted from being a driver of cost savings to a key enabler of business innovation. As it matures, industries across the globe are realizing that the “cloud” is not simply a thing, but a multi-dimensional technology destination to fuel business innovation. A properly deployed cloud platform can improve business models, intelligence and […]
Social, Mobile, & Cloud, Just the Latest In History of Sports Innovation
Technology unlocks the history of sport. It is also the key to understanding sport’s future. Modern sport has been driven by three overlapping aspects of innovation: participation technology, spectatorship technology and media technology. Today’s digital era unites all three. In Victorian England, “participation technology” allowed sport to move beyond pockets of parochial play and settle […]
Wimbledon Aces Digital Experience for Fans Around the World
For two weeks every year, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club transforms from a private tennis club in a leafy London suburb to the host of one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world: the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Since 1990, IBM has been the Official Supplier of Information Technology and consultant […]
How Watson and I Brought the Sorting Hat to Life
While IBM Watson is an expert at tackling business and societal challenges like water shortages in California, cognitive systems can also be creative – from testing ingredient combinations and creating unusual recipes to helping designers consider unique combinations of colors and fabrics for a new cognitive dress. Developer teams are working constantly and creatively, using […]
Getting Onboard the Future of Transportation Today
We have all been imagining a future with self-driving vehicles for a while now, but the truth is you don’t need to leap years ahead to find them. Transportation industry leaders have made some incredible technology breakthroughs that have brought us much closer to the reality of driver-less vehicles. The technology is here, but how […]
How a Cognitive Caddy Could Help Your Golf Game
Jordan Spieth is not the longest driver on the PGA tour. In fact, he’s 49th. He’s also not the most accurate driver on tour at 91st. And he’s 124th in hitting greens in regulation. In category after category, Spieth’s rankings would lead you to believe that he’s a middle-of-the-pack golfer at best. And yet, he […]
Making Travel Personal Again With Watson
Did you know that the average traveler visits 38 sites before making a booking?* Or that 44% of corporate travelers spend up to 60 minutes booking travel during working hours?** This is considerable lost productivity. Online travel agencies have focused their resources on optimizing the booking experience on their sites for years, and have become […]
Data Scientists Help Unlock the Value of Data in Business
The data scientist, a profession barely mentioned 10 years ago, has grown in importance to become among the most sought after in the United States. That’s because the volume of data organizations must contend with is so overwhelming it’s impossible to find the insights needed to make strategic decisions. A data scientist has the skills to analyze […]