Machine Learning and Cognition in Enterprises: Business Intelligence Transformed

Description

Learn about the emergence and evolution of IT in the enterprise, see how machine learning is transforming business intelligence, and discover various cognitive artificial intelligence solutions that complement and extend machine learning. In this book, author Rohit Kumar explores the challenges when these concepts intersect in IT systems by presenting detailed descriptions and business scenarios. He starts with the basics of how artificial intelligence started and how cognitive computing developed out of it. He'll explain every aspect of machine learning in detail, the reasons for changing business models to adopt it, and why your business needs it. Along the way you'll become comfortable with the intricacies of natural language processing, predictive analytics, and cognitive computing. Each technique is covered in detail so you can confidently integrate it into your enterprise as it is needed. This practical guide gives you a roadmap for transformin g your business with cognitive computing, giving you the ability to work confidently in an ever-changing enterprise environment. What You'll Learn See the history of AI and how machine learning and cognitive computing evolvedDiscover why cognitive computing is so important and why your business needs it Master the details of modern AI as it applies to enterprisesMap the path ahead in terms of your IT-business integrationAvoid common road blocks in the process of adopting cognitive computing in your business Who This Book Is For Business managers and leadership teams. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxviii Journey of Business Intelligence (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 1-26 Why Cognitive and Machine Learning? (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 27-31 Artificial Intelligence—Basics (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 33-49 Machine Learning—Basics (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 51-64 Natural Language Processing (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 65-73 Predictive Analytics (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 75-97 Cognitive Computing (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 99-127 Principles for Cognitive Systems (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 129-161 Parallel Evolving IT-BI Systems (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 163-193 Transformation Roadmap (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 195-232 Transformation Road Blockers (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 233-259 Self-Evolving Cognitive Business (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 261-278 Path Ahead (Rohit Kumar)....Pages 279-297 Back Matter ....Pages 299-306