Although it’s been on YouTube for less than a month, IBM’s Watson at Work: Insurance video has been viewed over 1.2 million times. That’s because insurance companies are keen to streamline their claims processes. If the number of views isn’t enough to convince you that insurers are all about Watson, consider this: Amica Mutual Insurance, […]
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How Watson and BPM Are Disrupting Insurance
If there’s one area that can spell the success or failure of an insurance carrier, it’s claims. Claims consume nearly 80% of insurance premiums in the form of payments or processing costs. Consequently, claims managers are challenged to reduce these costs, improve service levels, and gain greater control over the processing environment. As regulatory oversight […]
Unlock the Value of Your Maximo Data with Watson Analytics
Quick reminder for a new webinar discussing Maximo & Watson THIS FRIDAY. Date Friday, June 9, 2017 Time 11:00 AM -12:00 PM EDT Click here to Register We all know how much data Maximo can gather, especially when used company wide. Analyzing this vast amount of data collected is key to a successful enterprise EAM […]
IIoT and Human Combined Effort for Performing Better Inspections
I read an article the other day and it made a lot of sense when considering the combination of human and technology to make better decisions. The timing was great; especially with the IBM presentation (click here for details) last week regarding the Maximo Inspection Work Centers that are now available in version 7.6.0.8. These […]
3 Reasons to Add AI to Multi-Cloud Environments
One of the unfortunate byproducts of the digital age is when cloud providers suffer major outages. In such situations, everything from email applications to social networking websites go offline, making even the simplest of technology tasks irrelevant. Even as cloud solutions improve, management of such solutions is still at the will of human error. Such […]
Perficient Discusses Watson Solutions with IBM CEO
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty hosted a panel with top Watson solution providers to discuss partner experiences with the Watson platform. As an IBM Watson Beacon Award winner, a Watson Talent Partner, and a multi-year IBM Analytics Partner of Year, Perficient was invited to participate in the panel. Christine Livingston, our Watson Practice Director, represented the […]
The Future is So Bright; We Need More Maximo…
As a continuation of a previous blog, you may have already heard about the end of support for Maximo 7.5 and other IBM solutions. In case you missed it, click here for a quick blog entry about the IBM announcement… Looking to the future, let’s talk about what IBM has planned for Maximo. Last week […]
Optimizing Analytics in Retail with Geospatial Data
Predictive analytics solutions have incorporated the fundamentals of location-based analytics for years, but these were typically cumbersome tools that were confined to small groups of specialists. With the abundance of location data generated from smart phones and connected devices, the potential of geospatial data has expanded dramatically, especially in the retail industry. At a basic […]
Keynote Q&A: Salesforce on Opportunities with IBM Watson
Salesforce and IBM recently announced a partnership in which Salesforce will embed Watson deep into their cloud. During a joint IBM Interconnect and IBM Amplify keynote, Ginni Rometty, Chairman and CEO of IBM, chatted with Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO of Salesforce, on what it means for both companies moving forward. Ginni: Together, IBM and Salesforce share […]
IBM Amplify: Keynote Highlights
Harriet Green, general manager Watson Customer Engagement, kicked off IBM Amplify 2017. She highlighted Retail Pulse, a chart across many categories, devices, etc. It shows all the aggregated data from various customers’ anonymized data. Watson is on an incredible roll with adoption. In 2017 more than 1 billion people will be impacted by Watson in […]
3 Takeaways from InterConnect 2017’s Opening Keynote
InterConnect officially kicked off this morning with an opening keynote full of powerhouse companies like Twitter, American Airlines, IndieGoGo, and Delos. Throughout the many and varied speakers, a few key themes emerged: 1. The data explosion is an imminent crisis – one that IBM is tackling. Between the Internet of Things and the ever-increasing velocity of […]
Cloud and the Changing Face of Retail
As a California resident, I get to enjoy over 300 days of sun per year and we use those days to stay active. Whether it is surfing at the beach, hiking in the mountains, or playing in a recreational league, buying sports equipment is a natural hassle, especially when quality and price are concerned. The […]