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Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 157

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Automated technologies can track spending and analyse attributes, and then identify anomalies and patterns in employee expense reports.
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CrowdStrike raises $100m in massive funding round backed by Accel & Telstra

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Endpoint security provider CrowdStrike has completed a $100m Series D funding round to support global growth and meet demand for its products.
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Insurance systems provider EIS partners with Microsoft Bot Framework

Fri, 12th May 2017
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The move is the latest in the trend of companies leveraging the power of AI and machine-learning in their knowledge management.
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Symbiosis: How PR done well can make the press better

Fri, 5th May 2017
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In an ICT industry bursting with innovation and new ideas, being perceived as a reliable source of information is critical in developing trust.
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Zendesk announcing machine learning-powered knowledge management solution

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Zendesk Guide features an app to help teams share their collective knowledge with customers more effectively and a new bot for self-service support.
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Oracle announces new AI-based CX apps for commerce, marketing, sales and service professionals

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Adaptive Intelligent Apps for CX are designed to help enhance existing applications within the Oracle CX Cloud Suite.
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Unlocking the future of IoT: Five key areas to watch

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Here are a few trends that make me hopeful that we're now entering a time when IoT deployments will be increasingly effective - and widespread.
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Big data and machine learning make compelling argument for security

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Big data and machine learning help organisations identify security breaches, according to a report by the Ponemon Institute.
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Don't buy the elixir of youth: Machine learning is not magic

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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If someone told you they had a magic elixir that would heal all your illnesses or injuries, and make you young again, would you believe them?.
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Security researchers cite non-malware attacks as biggest business risk

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Forget malware - new research from Carbon Black says that non-malware attacks are the biggest risk for businesses right now.
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This powerful 21st century weapon might just save cybersecurity. Are you prepared?

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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CXOs and IT leaders face new cybersecurity challenges as compromise, destruction, and data manipulation become real threats. British English.
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Unisys drops Machine-Learning-as-a-Service offering for global customers

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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Unisys launches Machine-Learning-as-a-Service, offering predictive analytics and optimised business processes.
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Palo Alto Networks snaps up LightCyber for automated behaviour analytics prowess

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Palo Alto Networks has paid $105 million for cybersecurity provider LightCyber, so it can fuse automated behavioural analytics into its own platform.
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Cylance is now one of the top 50 companies leading the AI revolution

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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AI security pioneers Cylance have been named one of Fortune Magazine's '50 companies leading the AI revolution'.
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Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Cylance has been positioned as a 'Visionary' in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.
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Inside Salesforce Einstein: The AI that can help CRM work smarter

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Competitors may shrug off Einstein as a marketing gimmick, Salesforce says it's a new layer of intelligence that makes things smarter.
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Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.
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Webroot sheds light on the short, sharp lifecycle of phishing websites

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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84% of phishing sites exist for less than 24 hours. The average life cycle is less than 15 hours. But 400,000 phishing sites are appearing each month.
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Machine learning: The big disruptor, says Ovum

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Ovum pegs machine learning as 2017's big data game-changer, with a rise from $1.7bn to $9.4bn by 2020 in this sector.
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Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.