With the emergence of technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, cloud, mobile, gearing up yourself for major digital transformation seems to be no longer an option; it seems to be more like a compulsion.

AI will transform BI and the way people make decisions and act. Rather than start with a hypothesis, data analysts will begin with an AI-driven insight. Instead of querying data to prove or disprove their hypothesis, users will query data to expand or validate a machine-generated insight or recommendation—or they might act on the AI-based insight at face value.

Leading Toy Maker LEGO Systems Among First Brands to Activate New Ad Platform IBM's Watson system is fueling the new AI-powered interactive advertising from Lego Systems Inc. Lego Systems Inc. is turning to technology from IBM to help shoppers put the pieces together for their holiday buying needs this year.

Shutterstock, a leading, creative platform with over 200 million royalty-free images, video clips and music tracks, has announced a new strategic partnership with IBM. Soon, users of IBM Watson Content Hub will have access to the vast library of Shutterstock assets as well as their easy and efficient creative design application, Shutterstock Editor.