Cognitive app development in minutes with Watson API mashups
October 18, 2016 | Developers
Data is everywhere, and yet valuable insights are hard to find. That’s because much of this data is unstructured, in the form of verbal commands, social media posts, and even text-speak. If you’re a developer, you’ve no doubt felt the pressure to develop an app that can unlock the potential in all that data. Could ...read more
The ultimate Watson DevCon attendee guide
October 18, 2016 | Events
Developer conferences are like childhood “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories. Depending on the choices you make at the event, the experience can either be rewarding and enriching or not quite up your expectations. Like other app developer conferences, the Watson Developer Conference will include a variety of well-respected and knowledgeable speakers and Watson experts, enlightening ...read more
The app developer’s guide to creating your first Watson bot
October 10, 2016 | Developers
You’re building your first chat bot and the pressure’s on. Never fear – the Watson team is here! We know getting started can be tough, so we’ve compiled this list of resources that will help you easily jumpstart your first conversational application built with the Watson Conversation chat bot API. Know your goal First thing’s ...read more
How you build a chatbot matters. Here’s why.
September 19, 2016 | AI for the Enterprise
In a recent survey shared on the Watson blog, almost half of respondents indicated that they have previously talked to a chatbot to complete a task. If you were looking for another sign that conversational commerce could, indeed, be the next big opportunity for your business – and the next big area of professional development ...read more
Now you can see the potential hidden in millions of online images
August 5, 2016 | AI for the Enterprise, Developers
By Tobey Grumet Segal & Eve-Marie Lanza Did you upload an image to social media today? If so, you’re in good company. In fact, last year alone, over 1 trillion images were uploaded to social media. And that doesn’t even account for all the pictures taken by satellites, drones, security cameras, and the like. Now ...read more
Watson Conversation makes it easier to build a chat bot
August 4, 2016 | AI for the Enterprise, Conversational Services, Developers
Consumers today are more demanding than ever. They are on the go and always connected. They like instant messaging and instant gratification. The easy-to-use digital communication tools they grew up with set the standard for how they prefer to interact. Bottom line for business: Conventional methods of improving customer service and enhancing customer engagement simply ...read more
cn i TLK 2 u? How to capitalize on emerging conversation trends
July 18, 2016 | AI for the Enterprise
A recently released statistic has captured the attention (and raised the eyebrows) of quite a few business leaders. According to BusinessInsider, messaging apps have surpassed social networks in monthly active users. If you just said “Whoa!” you’re not alone. While social networks may be ubiquitous, messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and productivity platforms like Slack ...read more
How innovative organizations are using cognitive technology to disrupt markets
April 14, 2016 | AI for the Enterprise, Cloud, Developers
According to a recent study conducted by IBM, 54% of CxOs expect more competition from outside their industry. That means, the challenger who today isn’t even a blip on the radar, could tomorrow be a significant disruptor in the market. For technology leaders in the C-suite, neutralizing that possibility means embracing a relentless focus on disruption ...read more