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• HPE’s new mega-memory computer could bring host of new apps, say experts

  

  Researchers will be able to dream up groundbreaking new applications driven by Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new data-intensive computer, called The Machine,

  Big data Randy Barrett May 19

  Big data Randy Barrett May 19

• Opinion Breaking the data prep barrier

  

  Eliot Knudsen

  Data Science Lead Tamr

  Unification technologies, like those created at MIT’s Computer Science and AI Lab, are helping companies make better use of analytics.

  Big data May 19

  Big data May 19

• Partners HealthCare, GE to work together on AI projects

  

  10-year collaboration will integrate deep learning into all aspects of patient care.

  Artificial intelligence Fred Bazzoli May 19

  Artificial intelligence Fred Bazzoli May 19

• Can vendors bridge gap between legacy tech and open banking?

  

  Several firms are betting they will be able to help banks create platforms that allow customers to design their banking services.

  APIs Bryan Yurcan May 19

  APIs Bryan Yurcan May 19

• As deadline begins to pass, WannaCry falls short of six figures

  

  So far, it appears the attackers have claimed only about $92,000 in payments from their widespread ransom demands,

  Network security Nate Lanxon May 19

  Network security Nate Lanxon May 19

• Public health labs to get help sharing Zika test data electronically

  

  ONC and CDC partner to create a national system so that labs can interface with providers’ electronic health records.

  Public health Greg Slabodkin May 19

  Public health Greg Slabodkin May 19

• Microsoft to open Africa data centers to seek edge in cloud push

  

  The software maker said Thursday it plans to open two facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of an expansion that stretches across 40 regions globally.

  Data management Loni Prinsloo May 19

  Data management Loni Prinsloo May 19

• Opinion Google's AI brains need to work on their bedside manner

  

  Leila Abboud

  Blogger Bloomberg View

  In areas as sensitive as healthcare, Silicon Valley giants must be like Caesar's wife: above suspicion. In truth, that hasn't always been the case.

  Artificial intelligence May 19

  Artificial intelligence May 19

• Robots taking over U.S. factories imperil emerging-market growth

  

  Moody’s raises the specter that developing countries that depend on manufactured exports could be in for a painful reckoning.

  Robotics Elena Popina May 19

  Robotics Elena Popina May 19

• Google shows off its artificial intelligence muscle

  

  From its voice-based digital assistant to photo sharing and automatic image recognition, AI is everywhere it can possibly be in the firm's product portfolio.

  Artificial intelligence May 19

  Artificial intelligence May 19

• Cisco revenue forecast disappoints, hurt by networking shift

  

  CEO Chuck Robbins is trying to recast Cisco as a provider of networking services and by offering more software and cloud-based products that provide predictable revenue.

  Cloud computing Ian King May 19

  Cloud computing Ian King May 19

• Deloitte Consulting to collaborate with SAP on digital offerings

  

  The firm plans to develop cutting edge financial technology solutions on SAP’s Leonardo platform.

  Artificial intelligence Ranica Arrowsmith May 19

  Artificial intelligence Ranica Arrowsmith May 19

• Data security firm CrowdStrike raises $100M as cyber makes headlines

  

  The investment comes as cybersecurity companies are enjoying the limelight and stocks for many firm shot up in anticipation of higher spending by companies and governments.

  Data security May 19

  Data security May 19

• Chatbots driving down costs in customer service, healthcare

  

  Robos, which can help speed up issue resolution, will account for savings of more than $8 billion per year by 2022 says Juniper Research analyst Lauren Foye.

  Artificial intelligence Bob Violino May 19

  Artificial intelligence Bob Violino May 19

• Banks can profit from digital ID movement (even if they don't control it)

  

  Some firms seek to dominate the digital-identity business, but they stand to benefit even if their efforts fall short.

  Customer data Bryan Yurcan May 19

  Customer data Bryan Yurcan May 19