We are explorers. Since the dawn of man, exploration has been at the heart of our survival strategy as a species. We have managed to colonize almost every corner of our planet, living in seemingly inhospitable conditions by adapting and creating technology. The knife, fire, shelter, farming, and clothing, are so intrinsic to the human… Continue reading Space, the new frontier powered by Machine Learning.
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No more Bugs!
Software is one of the most complicated things people build. There are very few other things that require this level of perfection, with so many moving parts and changing in real time. Practically, we have come to accept that absolute perfection is unreasonable to expect and bug detection and fixing is a major part of… Continue reading No more Bugs!
The Future of Software, Design and Everything.
Machine learning is completely changing how software is made, and with the recent data boom caused by Smartphones and Social Media, a whole new world of possibilities has opened up with regards to what can be achieved using software. Creating and using technology is an intrinsic part of our survival strategy as a species and… Continue reading The Future of Software, Design and Everything.
The Power of Machine Learning, or, How Tesla trained their cars to drive themselves.
Visionary Entrepreneur, Elon Musk’s achievements in the last few years have been nothing short of extraordinary. Most of the companies he has Co-Founded are aimed at solving very real and specific problems using already existing solutions and augmenting them with the power of Software. The most notable of these is SpaceX which has completely revolutionized… Continue reading The Power of Machine Learning, or, How Tesla trained their cars to drive themselves.
Creating a successful Augmented reality Application.
Augmented Reality is one of the more exciting new technologies poised to revolutionize the way we experience digital content. Whatever may be the case, the ability to superimpose animated 3D objects into the real world and interact with them through your phone is just plain cool. Game designers, Artists and App Developers have already started… Continue reading Creating a successful Augmented reality Application.
What is Machine Learning?
Everyone who has used the popular digital assistants like Apple’s Siri and Google’s Alexa has had experience with these systems breaking down if asked something strange or unexpected. Even though this is slowly changing, with these companies using machine learning to make their systems more robust, they are still good examples of an Expert System… Continue reading What is Machine Learning?
The Power of Machine Learning, or, How Tesla trained their cars to drive themselves.
Visionary Entrepreneur, Elon Musk’s achievements in the last few years have been nothing short of extraordinary. Most of the companies he has Co-Founded are aimed at solving very real and specific problems using already existing solutions and augmenting them with the power of Software. The most notable of these is SpaceX which has completely revolutionized… Continue reading The Power of Machine Learning, or, How Tesla trained their cars to drive themselves.
Hybrid Applications: Expanded reach, Lowered costs.
For a software product to be successful it is important to have it available on each and every platform to ensure widest possible use and maximize potential. Developing for each and every platform can be a difficult process, especially if consistency is important. Hybrid solutions have existed for a long time, but they have always… Continue reading Hybrid Applications: Expanded reach, Lowered costs.
Analytics, make the most out of your app/website.
Knowledge is power and to accumulate knowledge you need information. With the advent of the internet and the popularity of social media and cell phones, an extremely large amount of information has become easily accessible. With AI Cognitive analysis or even simple statistical analysis based algorithms, knowledge can be extracted from this information. Companies like… Continue reading Analytics, make the most out of your app/website.
Net Neutrality. Should you be worried?
The issue of Net Neutrality is again gaining significance, with the consequences affecting each and everyone of us. Net Neutrality refers to the fact that the internet is a Neutral Place. Everyone from the housewife with a cooking blog to a multi-billion dollar company like Facebook, enjoy the same rights to traffic and bandwidth. Till… Continue reading Net Neutrality. Should you be worried?
The Importance of End User Experience in Software Development
In every area of business, the end user is given most importance. That is because it is the end user who decides whether a product/service is useful or not. The popularity or success of any application, software or website totally depends on the end user. For this reason user interface and usability is of paramount… Continue reading The Importance of End User Experience in Software Development
Customer Relationship Management
Customer Relationship Management is a term that refers to all the practices used by a company to keep a track of its customer database. CRM is used to retain and improve the relations with existing customers as well as up sale the products to them through understanding their preferences, buying habits etc. CRM includes all… Continue reading Customer Relationship Management
The Digital Learning Revolution.
This 21st century belongs to the internet and mobility. Learning is one of the most important parts of life. Of course, it requires a lot of time and money. Since, ancient times we have had schools and institutions for learning and the rich few have had the privileged of access to these. The information revolution… Continue reading The Digital Learning Revolution.
Mobile Applications. Why you need them.
This is the smart phone generation. More than half of the world’s population has access to smart phones and spends more than 2 hours a day on their phones. The smart phone has become the answer to many solutions. Almost all types of businesses are benifiting from mobile apps. Now, instead of going to a… Continue reading Mobile Applications. Why you need them.
Blockchain. A truly free Global Market Economy.
Security has always been the number one concern for everyone since the dawn of humanity. Individuals will gladly give up their basic human rights to keep themselves and their families safe. Every major invention in history, Fire, Steel, Gunpowder, Nuclear weapons and Rocket Propulsion, have been developed in the pursuit of security. Everything else that… Continue reading Blockchain. A truly free Global Market Economy.
AI makes Flying Cars Possible.
Flying cars are not a new concept. There are many products already in the market that are looking to solve the personal air transport dream. The Icon amphibious aircraft is a popular and successful two seat personal flying solution, but it is more aircraft than car. On the other hand there are some true aircraft… Continue reading AI makes Flying Cars Possible.
Technology Disruption! Change, or be obsolete.
The only constant is change. Today, this statement has never been more true. Till recently if someone told you that they have 10 years experience in a field, it meant that they were experts in that field, but now, it simply means that they are “EXPERTS OF THE PAST”. It took Facebook four years to… Continue reading Technology Disruption! Change, or be obsolete.
IBM’s Watson
Humans have always used tools to amplify their abilities. Besides the obvious fire and Stone tools, language is the probably the most important, allowing us to create complex thoughts and share them, collectively raising the knowledge and experience of the whole species. The next evolution of language is Mathematics. It is the method we use… Continue reading IBM’s Watson
SAP, The future of Enterprise Resource Planning
Enterprise Resource Planning is not a new concept. It has been streamlining business, retail and manufacturing since the nineties. It allows for a streamlined information link between Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, requisitions and accounting. The German company SAP is taking this concept to another level and the technology promises to revolutionize how resources are managed within… Continue reading SAP, The future of Enterprise Resource Planning
Block-chain. Democratization of Value.
Block-chain is the new cryptography technique that is going to revolutionize how value is exchanged. It uses a distributed ledger system that ensures complete data reliability and is inherently tamper proof. Till now the internet has been used very effectively to share information, to some extent almost replacing formal institutions like universities as the primary… Continue reading Block-chain. Democratization of Value.
Self Check-out Stores and Services
Self Check-out is a relatively new concept spearheaded by companies like Amazon GO. Despite the delays the company has faced, there is no denying that this is the future of retail. The concept is simple, you walk into a store with your mobile phone that has an app installed and running, as you pick up… Continue reading Self Check-out Stores and Services
Enterprise Mobility Management
Enterprise mobility is an incipient area of business technology. It’s not always easily perceived why you should take it into account, even when the benefits are clear and quantifiable. Enterprise mobility is now becoming extremely popular and bringing up a change in the way businesses conduct their work, manage employees and manage accounts and customer… Continue reading Enterprise Mobility Management
Legal firms adopting mobile technologies and app’s
The international law firm, Locke Lord LLP, in America has earned a great reputation in litigation. The firm has been featured as one of the top law firms in America by The American Lawyer’s top U.S. law firms. Locke Lord has been dealing with all kinds of business without discrimination, from Fortune 500 and middle market… Continue reading Legal firms adopting mobile technologies and app’s
The Food App Revolution
The idea of generating revenue through mobile app’s may sound futuristic, however the Food industry is currently experiencing a boom facilitated by this emerging technology as a very effective customer interface, reservation and ordering tool. By incorporating features such as Location Services, In-App Payments, Geo-targeted Notifications and integration with Social Networking, Restaurants, Takeouts and Delivery… Continue reading The Food App Revolution
AI Personal Assistant
Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana and Amazon’s Alexa are some of the more popular AI assistants that you can use today. While they are not going to replace your secretary anytime soon, it seems to be the ultimate purpose for these applications. The current common features include voice recognition, help and assistance using the particular operating… Continue reading AI Personal Assistant
Documents and Unstructured Data Interpretation
Berwin Leighton Paisner, London based international law firm will not make a statement about how much money they have saved implementing RAVN System’s Applied Cognitive Engine (ACE) in late 2015, but they will say that the months it used to take them to read, sort out and analyze the hundreds of documents required to conduct… Continue reading Documents and Unstructured Data Interpretation
Customer Interaction and Services Streamlining
While She’s not going to pass a Turing Test anytime soon, HDFC Bank’s AI driven chat bot seems to offer a glimpse of the future for AI driven customer service and interaction. Still in the rudimentary stages, Eva is capable of answering queries and directing customers to the appropriate services. Eva is capable of learning… Continue reading Customer Interaction and Services Streamlining
Machine Learning, AI, Data Analysis
Spark Cognition is an award winning Machine Learning/AI driven Cognitive Analytics Company. It is the brainchild of Inventor and Entrepeneur CEO Amir Husain. The company was launched in April 2014 and won the “Most Innovative Application of 2014” at the Global InnovateApp 2014 Competition. Using their wide spectrum of expertise including linguistics, psychology and neuroscience… Continue reading Machine Learning, AI, Data Analysis