The New Logbook: Machine Learning for Maritime Data Analytics
With the explosion of new sensors and IoT devices on ships, more data is being generated than ever before, but little of that data is actually being put to good use. According to surveys of ship...
View ArticleSee the Future of AI at Time Machine Global Conference
Registration for our upcoming global conference, Time Machine, is now open to the public. We’re thrilled to be sharing our ideas and expertise on artificial intelligence, a topic we believe is one of...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Get Excited About Time Machine
After four years as a company (and many milestones along the way), SparkCognition is opening up our doors to host our first summit: Time Machine. This two-day event in our home base of Austin, Texas...
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4 Extracurricular Activities Around Austin for Time Machine Attendees
By Amy Baek and Erin Russell Our upcoming conference Time Machine might be the most exciting thing happening in Austin this month, but it’s hardly the only thing. After spending the day at Time Machine...
View ArticleTime Machine Day One: “AI is Eating Software”
The first day of Time Machine, SparkCognition’s inaugural summit on AI, has come to a close. Today, we were thrilled to provide a space for some truly incredible minds to share their thoughts on what...
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Time Machine Day 2 Recap
Our inaugural Time Machine summit is officially over, and it was definitely one for the books! Over 300 attendees joined us for two days in Austin to hear from leaders in a variety of industries: oil...
View ArticleTime Machine Summit Reveals Emerging Trends in AI
At SparkCognition’s Time Machine conference, industry leaders from a variety of fields gathered to share insights into how AI is changing their business. Attendees were treated to two days of...
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A Look Back at 2017
2017 was another banner year for SparkCognition. We have been honored with accomplishments like being recognized as the fastest-growing company in Austin by the Austin Business Journal or placing on...
View ArticleThe Basics of Automated Model Building
By Marla Rosner and Mark Montgomery Previously, we’ve covered the basics of machine learning, including AI, deep learning, and neural networks. This time, we’re going to take a deep dive into another...
View Article11 Thought Leaders in Artificial Intelligence
Names to know in a fast-growing field Artificial intelligence is a broad, exciting, and at times, overwhelming field. This unfortunately means there are many uninformed opinions floating around from...
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Cyber Warfare: The Role of AI and Machine Learning
The Beginning: How we used AI and machine learning in Warfare / Cyber Warfare Soviet Teletanks (WWII -1930s to 1940s) – One of the first forms of military robots – Wireless remotely controlled...
View ArticleCan Artificial Intelligence Elevate Your Security Sense?
With the success of Google’s AlphaGo and IBM Watson—the poster children of the third wave of artificial intelligence, or AI 3.0—there is a prevailing question about the extent of human capabilities...
View Article5 Questions Any Machine Learning Company Should Be Able to Answer
You may already be aware that traditional cybersecurity solutions are no longer effective, or that prescriptive analytics are a critical development for modern industry, but that knowledge only gets...
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Predicting NFL Success and the Myth of the 4.4 Second 40-Yard Dash
Year after year, sports franchises aggressively seek the strongest, fastest, most athletic players that can help them win. In fact, the NFL has built an entire industry on accurate player scouting and...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Machine Learning Project?
By Keith Moore and Marla Rosner AI, and more specifically, machine learning, is currently the most talked about technology. With all of the benefits machine learning can offer, it makes sense for...
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Adylkuzz, the latest zero-day threat malware, detected by DeepArmor Enterprise
By Bryan Lares and Marla Rosner While the world has been fascinated with and affected by the ransom takeover of Wannacry, a worm that took advantage of gaps in Microsoft’s updated security patches, a...
View ArticleCustomer Success with Machine Learning (Google Cloud NEXT’17)
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View ArticleAustin-Based AI Startup SparkCognition Closes Series B Funding with Boeing...
Today, we at SparkCognition are thrilled to announce that we have closed an initial $32.5 million series B funding round. The investment is led by Verizon Ventures with key participation from The...
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Implementing AI Solutions: Are Your Operations Ready?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has certainly become a popular buzzword. But it’s more than that–it’s a critical new technology that too many companies have heard about yet aren’t certain how to use....
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Petya Ransomware Caught By SparkCognition’s DeepArmor
By Marla Rosner and Mark Montgomery The dangerous new ransomware outbreak Not even two months after the outbreak of the devastating WannaCry malware, a new cyber attack has begun spreading throughout...
View ArticleTomorrow’s Workforce at SparkCognition
At SparkCognition, we’re in the business of making predictions. Here’s one of the easiest we’ve made to date: our interns have spectacularly bright futures! According to the McKinsey Global Institute...
View ArticleCybersecurity at BlackHat 2017: Artificial Intelligence for Malware Woes
Although I’m only attending for two days, I’m excited to be a part of this knowledge share in the world of cybersecurity at BlackHat. There is no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...
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The Leading Edge of Machine Learning: What Makes SparkCognition’s Technology...
By Bryan Lares & Keith Estes What puts SparkCognition’s technology at the leading edge of machine learning? SparkCognition has seen a meteoric rise in a crowded field of AI providers vying to...
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Minimize Costs Through Machine Learning
Reprinted with permission from Uptime® Magazine. Machine learning is an approach of exploring and building algorithms that enable computers to continuously learn and adapt. With utilities, unknown...
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The Changing Face of Shipboard Maintenance
It has been said that if it weren’t for the maritime industry, half of the world would starve and the other half would freeze. This sentiment reflects the importance of seaborne freight in transporting...
View ArticleHelping the Utility Industry: How AI Can Aid Failure Prediction and...
The utility industry has a data problem. The industry is experiencing a new operating environment where equipment is outfitted with sensors and communications devices. While all the data collected by...
View ArticleBasics of Machine Learning
The Machines are Learning, and Humans Should Understand How What is machine learning, and how does it work? And what are AI, deep learning, and neural networks? Here’s a primer with everything you need...
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Standardizing Machine Learning Models
At SparkCognition, we create machine learning models that can predict some amazing things — like forecasting the failure of a gas turbine days ahead of time instead of hours. However, as our company...
View ArticleHow to Compare Cybersecurity Products
A guide to testing antivirus software The government ban on Kaspersky Lab products has spurred private companies, government-sponsored agencies, and the company’s 400 million users to re-evaluate their...
View ArticleWhat to Know About the Kaspersky Lab Software Ban
The key points and implications of the U.S. government ban on the Russian software giant’s cybersecurity products: Russian anti-virus software company Kaspersky Lab has landed in hot water of late,...
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities: The Path to Making Manufacturing Smarter
Artificial Intelligence Opportunities: A More Intelligent Manufacturing Industry In a 2016 article from Business Insider, General Electric described what an ideal intelligent factory would look like....
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Phasing in the Cognitive Revolution
One of the World’s Most Aggressive Initiatives in Data Collection, Process, and AI-Powered Analytics Is Happening in the O&G Industry A few key decisions can affect the entire course of your...
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SparkCognition’s DeepArmor® Detects Third Major Malware Within Six Months
On October 24, the latest ransomware outbreak “Bad Rabbit” infected hundreds of computers around the world. This is the third major global cyberattack in six months, joining WannaCry and Petya...
View ArticleImplementation Challenges: The Path to Making Manufacturing Smarter
Related to our post last week about the artificial intelligence opportunities present in the manufacturing space, there are also implementation challenges for the industry to overcome before fully...
View ArticleWhy Artificial Intelligence is the Future for Endpoint Security
Endpoints needs protection. That much, most everyone already knows. So most people install an antivirus—any antivirus at all—on their devices and consider the job done. And then the cyber attacks come...
View ArticleThe Buy or Build Dilemma: Implementing AI in Utilities
More and more utilities are realizing that they have a problem of too much data and not enough ways to use it all. Some executives are wondering if they shouldn’t just disconnect their new sensors...
View ArticlePredictive Maintenance on Critical Assets: Applying AI to Top Drives
Much of the equipment on an oil and gas rig is redundant. For example, there are typically three mud pumps on a given rig. If a mud pump breaks down, it’s inconvenient, but not catastrophic. The same...
View ArticleHow to Benefit from AI Technology Right Now
Roughly 42% of industry executives are currently considering predictive analytics, but haven’t acted yet. They may be on board with the idea, but aren’t quick to make the leap because they have a...
View ArticleWhy We Love Working at SparkCognition
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about the flowers, cards, and chocolates (although all are welcomed). At its heart, the holiday is about celebrating what you love: friends, family, pets, food, and even your...
View ArticleThe Future of Utilities Starts With Connected Power Plants
Electricity is one of the great luxuries of the 21st century. Flick a switch, and your home has light, heat, a variety of entertainment options, not to mention an instant connection to the corners of...
View ArticleAI at South By: A Guide to the 10 Most Interesting SXSW 2018 AI Panels
For lovers of film, music, and technology alike, South by Southwest is a unique opportunity to see a variety of industry leaders come together in one central location. As a massive event lasting 9 days...
View Article9 Takeaways from Our CEO Amir Husain’s SXSW Talk: The Power of Vertical AI in...
The Power of Vertical AI in a Monolithic AI World During South by Southwest, our CEO Amir Husain spoke on a panel to ponder “The Power of Vertical AI in a Monolithic AI World.” Joined by John Price of...
View ArticleScouting 2.0: How AI Can Predict Player Success
While “Moneyball” provided the public with a glimpse at how data analytics can benefit sports, it only scratches the surface of what artificial intelligence can do for a franchise. During South by...
View ArticleWho influences influencers? Amir Husain’s 10 AI Inspirations
By Angela Hinson and Mary Brynn Milburn Previously, we covered the 11 essential thought leaders in the fast-changing landscape of AI. This week, SparkCognition’s Founder and CEO, Amir Husain, wanted to...
View ArticleThe 4 Most Exciting Conversations About AI at SXSW
Though Austin, the site of SparkCognition’s headquarters, is known for having a vibrant tech scene, this is never more true than during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Tens of thousands of...
View ArticleSparkCognition Changing the World by Way of Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry is one of the largest and most influential branches in the current world economy. It supports over a million jobs globally, stimulates manufacturing in oil drilling countries,...
View ArticleAutomated Model Building is the Future of Predictive Maintenance for Oil and Gas
In an industry like oil and gas, where asset failures and unscheduled downtime can be catastrophic to the bottom line, few things are as critical as having an efficient and effective system in place to...
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Building an Artificial Intelligence Strategy: How to Make the Case to the Board
Building an Artificial Intelligence Strategy: How to Make the Case to the Board Understanding the need to implement artificial intelligence (AI) into your company is only a minor part of the deployment...
View ArticleDetecting the Difference Between Word Docs and Weaponized Docs
With every new innovation in technology comes the need for protection to match it. In recent years, weaponized documents, or files that appear to victims as everyday Microsoft Office files or emails,...
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12 Mothers of AI Who Prove You Shouldn’t Fear Becoming Your Mother
Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy are widely considered to be the fathers of AI—but what about the mothers? Women have made invaluable contributions to the field, from pioneering computational...
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