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Ever trained a new model and just wanted to use it through an API straight away? Sometimes you don't want to bother writing Flask code or containerizing your model and running it in Docker. If that sounds like you, you definitely want to check out MLServer. It's a Python-based inference server that recently went GA, and what's really neat about it is that it's a highly-performant server designed for production environments. That means that, by serving models locally, you are running in the exact same environment as they…

If you're looking for a laptop to use for machine learning, Jack Wallen is convinced you won't find a better option on the market than the Lambda Tensorbook. Image: Razer Every so often, a new technology comes along that changes the landscape of how businesses work, developers develop and data is used and manipulated. Machine learning is one such technology. More must-read AI coverage Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that focuses on the use of data and algorithms…

AI has the potential to further modernize workers' PCs. Learn how. Image: Kaikoro/Adobe Stock Successful organizations have long known that their employees are their biggest asset, but recent job numbers show how hard organizations have to work to retain them. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, the rate of quit levels remained significant at 4.2 million in December 2021 while job openings continued to be high at 10.9 million. This is a strong indication…

Image: Microsoft. Azure Space uses the power of cloud and space technology to help businesses solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Microsoft’s move into space shouldn’t be surprising; it’s had an interest in providing connectivity to the whole world for a long time and has had a range of different products and services that aim to fill that need. Azure Space brings them all into one organization, supporting everything from satellite operations, ground stations and data centers, and even computer…

See what features you can expect from Cylance and CrowdStrike to choose the EDR solution that is ideal for your business. Image: joyfotoliakid/Adobe Stock The best endpoint detection and response tools can help improve your overall security by identifying vulnerabilities and threats before they cause damage. Cylance and CrowdStrike, two of the top EDR solutions, are built on artificial intelligence and offer point-in-time threat detection as well as behavior monitoring, but which one should you chose?…

See what features you can expect from Azure Machine Learning and IBM Watson to decide which artificial intelligence solution is right for you. Image: mona_/Adobe Stock With the ability to revolutionize everything from self-driving cars to robotic surgeons, artificial intelligence is on the cutting edge of tech innovation. Two of the most widely recognized AI services are Microsoft’s Azure Machine Learning and IBM’s Watson. Both boast impressive functionality, but which one should you choose for your…

The Garter 2022 CEO survey confirms the importance of AI for business leaders, while the metaverse is viewed as less relevant. Image: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock For the third year running, AI is the top priority for CEOs, according to a survey of CEOs and senior executives released by Gartner on Wednesday. The survey “2022 CEO Survey — The Year Perspectives Changed” gauged the opinions of CEOs and top executives on a range of issues from the workforce to the environment and digitalization. The findings…

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Enterprise data science teams are having trouble hiring data scientists and machine learning engineers fast enough. But there is no need to wait until your team is fully staffed to start generating value from your AI. It’s just a question of bringing together automation and better tooling so that even small data science teams can have an outsized impact. Image: Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock In engaging with chief data and analytics officers, one of the most common themes I hear is the difficulty in…

Artificial intelligence has a mixed record of success and failure in business processes. What should you do for successful AI implementation? Image: zenzen/Adobe Stock On the very first business process design project, my team was told to redesign an internal invoice process in accounts receivable. Problems involved duplicate systems and duplicate BPs that prolonged invoice processing for days. Working hand in hand with finance, we reviewed each step of the process, identifying duplicates in data and…