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IBM’s machine learning model is the new middleman for channel partners

It takes a long time for a large company like IBM to pass on quality leads to its partners. Lori Cohen used to get one per month, but with the help of IBM’s new AI-buddy SCORE, that number is now eight.

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IBM’s machine learning model is the new middleman for channel partners

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Google partner of the year for data and analytics says GCP is ‘a generation ahead’ in AI and ML

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Think you’re using AI effectively in security? You’re probably not, says security expert

Nearly 60 per cent of businesses have automated their security and incident response tools, but only at a very minimal level, according to a new SANS Institute study.

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Intel’s new Xeon processors are made to deliver AI at the edge

Intel announced the general availability of its second generation of Intel Xeon Scalable processors Tuesday, a workhorse of the data centre, and shared details on the many different flavours of the custom processors designed to address many specific challenges, including in artificial intelligence.

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From startup to powerhouse, going all-in with Microsoft was worth it, says Toronto analytics firm

Toronto’s Dimensional Strategies Inc. (DSI) celebrated its 20th anniversary recently, and its principal Jeremy Fitzgerald was able to track the company’s ‘aha moment’ back to when it decided to throw everything it had at Microsoft 10 years ago.

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IBM’s machine learning model is the new middleman for channel partners

Google partner of the year for data and analytics says GCP is ‘a generation ahead’ in AI and ML

Data science isn’t an exact science, but Google’s partner of the year for data and analytics says Google Cloud Platform (GCP) delivers the closest thing to an exact science as possible.

Think you’re using AI effectively in security? You’re probably not, says security expert

Nearly 60 per cent of businesses have automated their security and incident response tools, but only at a very minimal level, according to a new SANS Institute study.

Intel’s new Xeon processors are made to deliver AI at the edge

From startup to powerhouse, going all-in with Microsoft was worth it, says Toronto analytics firm

Microsoft outlines AI ethics framework strategy

Microsoft Corp. has made great strides in the field of AI, and as it continues to innovate,…

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Canadian ‘godfathers of AI’ win 2018 Turing Award

Two of Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) pioneers have won the 2018 Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) A.M.…

University of Toronto Schwart Reisman Innovation Centre

University of Toronto to build new AI innovation centre with $100 million ‘largest donation ever’

Philanthropists Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman have made a $100 million donation to the University of…

Avaya announces further integration with Google Cloud Contact Center

In the midst of the latest hoopla surrounding Google’s latest push into gaming, Avaya today quietly announced further integration with Google Cloud Contact Center at the Enterprise Connect 2019 event in Orlando.

Not spending on AI yet? Don’t worry, you probably will

Worldwide spending on artificial systems will reach $35.8 billion in 2019, according to IDC’s latest projections, a whopping 44 per cent increase over the amount spent in 2018.

MDR firm eSentire raises $47 million, plans to open new HQ in Waterloo

Cybersecurity firm eSentire is making moves.

What we learned from Long View Systems’ Activate Digital conference

Long View Systems’ Activate Digital conference featured many voices who shared tips on how businesses can undergo a successful digital transformation.