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Tune in to Episode 11 of IBM's "Mixture of Experts" podcast on YouTube! This week, I joined our great host, Tim Hwang, and industry leaders Aaron Baughman and Skyler Speakman. As Wimbledon finals week kicks off, we discuss the practical applications of AI that are revolutionizing one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments and other exciting topics. What's in store: 🔍 Insights into AI's role at Wimbledon and Sports in general 💻 A great discussion around the quality of ChatGPT for coding in sight of the interesting IEEE Spectrum paper: https://lnkd.in/eAquc8-6 🧠 The fascinating journey of creating one billion personas with synthetic data by Tencent AI Lab Seattle and its implications: https://lnkd.in/eNuAmYAa Don't miss out on these expert discussions on the future of AI in sports and technology!  Mixture of Experts - Episode 11: https://lnkd.in/edbi4ux7 #AI #MachineLearning #Wimbledon #SportsTech #ChatGPT #SyntheticData #Podcast #TechInnovation #ExpertInsights Bryan Casey Alexandria Iacoviello

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Mike Cisek, VP Analyst, Midsize Enterprise Research, Infrastructure & Operations, at Gartner is giving a presentation on the State of the Midmarket at MES Computing's #MES Fall 2024 Midsize Enterprise Summit. Some takeaways: - AI, Trust, Risk and Security Management are the tech trends midmarket IT leaders are most interested in. - There is a disconnect between how well IT executives think their cybersecurity posture is and what their security posture actually is. Do assessments. Outsource skills that may be needed. - After Broadcom acquired VMWare, most IT leaders surveyed for the study are considering hyperconverged vendors with native hypervisors as an alternative. - Over 65 percent of IT leaders said their executive leadership are aligned with their business objectives. - Most IT leaders cited cost and time efficiency as the biggest benefits of AI.

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"Incorta allows us to do more with less—less technical expertise, less cost, less time," says Zach Juneau, BI/Data Analytics Lead at PHC Group. PHC Group, a conglomerate comprising numerous companies, was ensnared by the inefficiencies of disparate data systems. Struggling with various ERP and CRM platforms like SAP and Netsuite, the group faced critical challenges. Their legacy systems were sluggish, creating gaps in operational visibility and making it difficult to answer essential business questions. Manual data extraction into Excel was time-consuming, fraught with errors, and led to mistrust in data accuracy. Furthermore, post-SAP migration, the reliance on outdated single-use technologies escalated costs and compounded system complexity. These inefficiencies necessitated a shift—a transformation that would streamline data access, reduce expenses, and enhance overall operational efficiency. ➡ Here's how Incorta introduced cutting-edge solutions to revamp PHC Group’s business intelligence and reporting: Operational Lakehouse Integration: We consolidated all of PHC Group's data into a single operational lakehouse, creating a unified data environment that enhances visibility and accessibility. Empowerment Through Self-Service: Our platform enabled business users to directly modify data tables and access critical information independently, significantly reducing dependency on IT support and external consultants. Efficiency in Data Processes: Incorta streamlined the data extraction and analysis process, moving away from traditional tools like Excel and PowerBI to a more agile and effective system. Reliable and Consistent Reporting: By implementing logical field renaming during data ingestion and integrating seamlessly with existing SQL servers, we ensured smooth data migration, maintained performance, and preserved historical data integrity. Accessibility Enhancements: The introduction of the Incorta Excel plug-in revolutionized data accessibility. Sales reps could now leverage Excel's familiar interface or directly query data in Incorta for self-service analysis, bypassing the need for deep technical expertise. Transform your organization’s approach to data management just like PHC Group. Read more about our customer successes (https://lnkd.in/gPPhaENK) or request a personalized demo (https://lnkd.in/gK9hsKkm) today, and discover how Incorta can drive efficiency and innovation in your business. ➡ Be sure to follow Incorta on our company page, to see how we get you decision-ready data faster, simpler, and at scale. ➡ Got insights on Incorta or data analytics? Ask to join our Incorta User Group Community (https://lnkd.in/gjWNSJZH). #digitaltransformation #finance #cfo #data #businessanalytics #generativeai

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Who leads the charge on AI is a vital business decision, but there’s hardly a standard, according to Gartner's recent survey. Does that person need to sit in the C-suite? Find out now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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Who leads the charge on AI is a vital business decision, but there’s hardly a standard, according to Gartner's recent survey. Does that person need to sit in the C-suite? Find out now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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Who leads the charge on AI is a vital business decision, but there’s hardly a standard, according to Gartner's recent survey. Does that person need to sit in the C-suite? Find out now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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Who leads the charge on AI is a vital business decision, but there’s hardly a standard, according to Gartner's recent survey. Does that person need to sit in the C-suite? Find out now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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Who leads the charge on AI is a vital business decision, but there’s hardly a standard, according to Gartner's recent survey. Does that person need to sit in the C-suite? Find out now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

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Really enjoying the framing and approach to tackling the difficult issues around #AI in a positive and pro #innovation approach, and looking forward to helping on more international cooperation and in particular between the #US #ai.gov #NAIAC and the #EU #UK #OfficeForAI #CCIAeurope #digitalEU #AIact #AIoffice #partnership #OECD #OECDAI #G7 #G20 #EU #HighRisk #LLM #copyright CCIA Europe

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Freshly printed UX advice! "Digital Icons That Work" by Kate Kaplan, with contributions from Kelley Gordon. Is icon design important enough to deserve an entire book? Yes, yes it is. "Icons affect a person's ability to do what they need to do, confidently, safely, and efficiently in any environment." — Kate Kaplan It's a comprehensive, research-based handbook on icon UX for any interaction designer (but particularly helpful for those who work on complex apps). 🔗 Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dOZFFpm #ux #userexperience

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Given the extensive hype surrounding generative AI over the past two years, a market correction appears imminent, necessitating CIOs to reassess their generative AI strategies. "Determining the ROI for “ubiquitous” gen AI uses, such as virtual assistants or intelligent chatbots, can be difficult" says Frances Karamouzis in CIO Magazin. Read more here. #GartnerIT #CIO #AI #ROI

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IBM Technology Meets Tennis at the US Open 🎾 The US Open is a two-week tournament, with hundreds of matches played on 22 different courts. Most of those matches are not broadcast on television, and therefore do not have any spoken commentary. So the (USTA) United States Tennis Association asked IBM to add spoken commentary to the video highlight reels that are produced for every singles match throughout the tournament. 🔍 Key Highlights: *AI Commentary: Generative AI models translate data into spoken commentary for unseen matches, making the tournament more accessible. *Match Insights: AI-powered fact sheets break down millions of data points to give fans a deeper understanding of the game. *Data-Driven Predictions: The IBM Power Index uses AI to analyze data and predict winners, giving fans an edge. *Innovation at Speed: The US Open collaborates with IBM to develop new features like AI Commentary in just weeks. *Secured by IBM: Advanced security solutions protect the US Open's digital experience from millions of threats. 🏆 At IBM, we are proud to push the boundaries of what's possible, bringing innovation and excitement to the 15 million fans watching the US Open. Check out the full case study below and share your thoughts on how technology will continue to shape the future of sports. 🗨️ 👇 #USOpen #IBM #Watsonx #IBM https://ibm.biz/BdKzrB

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AI is navigating a very tricky transition from "novel" to "useful" at the moment, and while the wild creative swings and the (now-maligned) wearables are capturing the attention, there's a deeper discussion happening about what it means to get generative models ready for reliable, robust, enterprise-grade deployment. More in our breakdown of this week's top #fashiontechnology news: interli.net/4aYFUhn

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Highlights of Large Language Models (LLMs) vs. Small Language Models (SLMs) when applied to use cases, focusing on their strengths and limitations. #LLM #SLM #GenAI #AI

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A recent article highlights how #AI #LLMs providers like #OpenAI and #Google are releasing smaller, more affordable models tailored to meet specific business needs 🤖 By prioritizing #affordability and #reliability, these companies are democratizing access to #AItechnology and paving the way for widespread adoption 🌍 As #AImodels become more accessible and cost-effective, businesses can harness their power to automate tasks, enhance customer service, and drive innovation 💪 Organizations can start approaching #GenAI adoption more strategically. Instead of continuing to focus on short-term experimentation, now is the time to create #value, #monetize, and #scale quickly. There are plenty of #LLM options available (even through single APIs) to exceed #customers' expectations and #financial forecasts 📈 The race is on, and the stakes couldn't be higher. If you want to play, you have to #innovate.. to innovate, must first #migrate ⛅️.. then watch as you scale and dominate 🚀🚀 #ToPlayHaveToInnovate #ToInnovateMustMigrate #AmazonWebServices #MicrosoftAzure #GoogleCloud #Gemini #Meta #Llama2 #Anthropic #Claude #GPT4o #CloudMigration #Partnership

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