Topic: machine learning

We are well aware that in recent times, climate change has impacted the economic, social, and environmental systems across the planet, and unfortunately, its consequences are expected to continue in the future. It has been witnessed that cities in the United States, Philippines, China, and Madagascar are facing warmer, drier, and wetter climates, resulting in natural hazards; these extreme weather events have affected 145,000 human fatalities across cities, as they invite seasonal diseases, d...

Digital twins have become an influential technology in recent years, particularly in manufacturing or heavy industries such as transportation or energy. A simple definition of a digital twin is a faithful, detailed digital model of a real-world system or process – anything from a consumer product prototype to an entire factory or telecommunications network.   Digital models make great testing grounds, one significant advantage being that systems can be tested virtually, with any number of ‘wh...

As we have stepped into the digital world, data science is one of the most emerging technologies in the IT industry, as it aids in creating models that are trained on past data and are used to make data-driven decisions for the business. With time, IT companies can understand the importance of data literacy and security and are eager to hire data professionals who can help them develop strategies for data collection, analysis, and segregation. So learning the appropriate data science skills i...

In the digital era, spatial computing (SC) is a rapidly evolving field as we have started to interact with humans and machines in three-dimensional spaces. Technologies under this umbrella, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), can redefine the enterprise’s interaction with these gadgets and unlock a new realm of possibilities and opportunities. Today, spatial computing is no longer a vision but a reality for finding the correct applications in numerous fields, especially...

Can you tell us a little about your background and what interested you in pursuing a career in the technology industry? Prior to joining the Zendesk family, I was the founder of Talkdesk and Cleverly, which was acquired by Zendesk in 2021. In between I also became a Venture Capital investor. Around 2016, Artificial Intelligence (AI) started to gain popularity in the tech industry, especially among startups. Behind the hype training and deploying AI models was a highly manual process, cust...

The field of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has captured our imagination for decades. While self-driving cars are still a work in progress, the recent boom in artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a game-changer. Let's explore how advancements in AI could transform the landscape of autonomous vehicles. One of the most significant impacts of AI will be on the decision-making capabilities of AVs. AI algorithms, trained on vast amounts of driving data, can potentially react to complex ...

In our increasingly data-driven world, algorithms play a significant role in shaping our lives. From loan approvals to social media feeds, these complex programs make decisions that can have a profound impact. However, algorithms are not infallible, and their development can be susceptible to biases. This is where algorithm auditors step in, acting as crucial watchdogs to ensure fairness and mitigate potential harm. Algorithm auditors possess a unique skillset. They understand the intricacies...

As we have entered the digital era, data and analytics strategies (D&A) have become important, as these technologies can transform any business during a massive data spike. According to global research, it was observed that around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced by IT companies every day; therefore, to understand the importance of data, every employee must be data literate. For a better understanding of data, the Chief Data Officers (CDOs) play an important role in making every emp...

Murali, Could you begin by providing us with an introduction and detailing your career trajectory as the Senior Vice President, Engineering at Skillsoft? I joined Skillsoft in 2016 as the VP of engineering after a career spanning over two decades at IBM, where I led the build out of large-scale enterprise solutions and innovative software products. 2016 was an exciting time to join Skillsoft as the learning industry was undergoing major disruption. To stay competitive, Skillsoft was in the pr...

The amalgamation of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable technology has transformed how healthcare providers monitor and manage patients’s health through emergency responses, early-stage diagnostics, and medical research. Therefore, AI-powered wearables are a boon to the digital era as they lower the cost of care delivery, eliminate healthcare providers’ friction, and optimize insurance segmentations. According to research by MIT and Google, these portable medical devices are equipped wi...

Data has always been at the core of a business, which explains the importance of data and analytics as core business functions that often need to be addressed due to a lack of strategic decisions. This factor gives rise to a new technology of stitching data using data fabrics and data mesh, enabling reuse and augmenting data integration services and data pipelines to deliver integration data. Further, data fabric can be combined with data management, integration, and core services staged acro...

Social media has transformed marketing. Platforms like Instagram with its 2 billion subscribers allow businesses to connect directly with customers and build their brands through compelling visual storytelling. However, the highly competitive and fast-paced nature of social media also presents challenges. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. AI technologies are revolutionizing social media marketing, providing data-driven insights and automation that help brands cut through the n...