Technology
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5 Reasons 2017 Will Be A Transformative Year For Tech
If you thought 2016 was a banner year for changes in IT, hold onto your hat, because 2017 is shaping up to be even bigger, according to industry analysts.
December 30, 2016How The Dev World Will Change In 2017: Top 5 Predictions
Developers will be asked to wrap their heads around new technologies, new platforms, and new methodologies in 2017. Here are the five forces experts think will shape the dev landscape in the coming year.
December 28, 20165 Leading Developer Stories of 2016
The biggest developer trends of 2016 tell the story of the constantly-changing tech industry and the innovative developers at its core. Here’s a look at 5 leading stories that defined the dev world in 2016.
December 27, 2016Top 5 Tech Stories of 2016
2016 was a year that saw both steady progress and revolutionary leaps in the tech sector. The Internet of Things came into its own, augmented reality changed the visual landscape of cities, and cognitive computing became a force that is impossible to ignore.
December 21, 2016IBM Facilitates Serverless Computing With OpenWhisk
IBM has made significant investments in OpenWhisk, an open-source, event-driven FaaS platform. OpenWhisk is now generally available via Bluemix, IBM’s cloud platform.
December 19, 2016This 3D Mirror Sees And Scans Faces
The retail sphere continues to be one of the most agile adopters of technology
December 7, 2016New Bluemix Hub Supercharges Toolchain Functionality
To help with the sometimes tough task of managing toolchains, IBM is releasing the IBM Bluemix Continuous Delivery service with GitHub and Slack integration.
December 6, 2016Uber Turns Passive Data Into Active Earnings
Rumblings about monetizing passive data have been part of the tech sector conversation for years.
December 5, 2016Ultra-HD Special Effects Powered by IBM Cloud
Prana Studios, an award-winning 3-D graphics and visual effects company, is using IBM Cloud infrastructure in the production of an Ultra-HD project for a deluxe theme park attraction.
November 16, 2016Project Intu Adds Cognitive Capabilities to Any Device
Five years after winning Jeopardy! on American televisions, IBM Watson can now become part of the television itself, thanks to the new experimental platform Project Intu.
November 11, 2016#WatsonDevCon: The Rise of the Bots
It’s been just two weeks since IBM showed off the power and future of Watson in Las Vegas, and the company is at it again. This time in San Francisco, and this time with a deep developer focus.
November 9, 2016Slackbot, Say “Hello” to Watson
IBM’s marketing, design and engineering teams are using Slack to collaborate and create new cognitive solutions.
November 4, 2016IBM Watson Making Cognitive Businesses a Reality
“It isn't a world of Watson: it's a world with Watson,” said IBM's Chairman, President, and CEO Ginni Rometty at the company’s World of Watson (WoW) conference.
October 26, 2016IBM Launches Watson-Enabled Data Platform
Launched at the IBM World of Watson conference, the new platform makes machine learning simple with an intuitive, self-service interface for cross-company data collaboration.
October 25, 2016Watson Analytics to Research Heart Rhythm Data
Heart-SIGN will act as a data resource for arrhythmia research and clinical practice to help researchers identify specific needs, track patients, and measure outcomes.
October 21, 2016Watson Takes on Parkinson’s Disease
IBM Watson, long touted for its potential in healthcare, is being put to work finding a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease.
October 14, 2016jKool Unlocks Insights with IBM Cloud
Companies relying on real-time analytics to make crucial decisions can’t suffer a slowdown.
October 11, 2016Water Experts and Software Developers Hack Future of Water
300+ researchers, programmers, government and concerned citizens join forces at #AquaHacking Summit.
October 7, 2016Cognitive Capabilities Will Be Critical for Healthcare Space
Collecting 2.3 trillion GB of healthcare data is one thing, but analyzing it is the priority.
October 6, 2016Cognitive Technology Meets IoT in $200 Million Munich Campus
Dedicated campus in Munich, Germany will forge links between IBM Watson and the Internet of Things and employ 1,000 experts.
October 4, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Technology section cover?
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data, cybersecurity, developer tools, health technology and AR/VR, outside of financial services.
Where are technology stories about finance?
Stories where the main subject is financial services are filed under Fintech, even if they are mostly about technology.
Is this section written for developers?
Some stories are. The Developers subsection covers languages, tools and engineering practice; most other stories are written for a general business audience.
Are older technology stories kept?
Yes. Stories from 2016 onward remain available and are labelled with their year.
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