Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership (MS ITL)
Department
Computer Science
First Advisor
Margaret McCoey
Abstract
This research paper examines cognitive computing relative to how businesses in healthcare may use cognitive systems to analyze big data to create a competitive advantage. It explains the underlying technologies, such as machine learning and natural language processing, and gives an overview of the technology driving the world's most popular cognitive computing system, IBM Watson. It examines case studies that show businesses applying cognitive systems to derive value from big data and discusses how this may be used to develop business value and provide analysis for strategic processing. It also touches on challenges of cognitive computing. The paper concludes with lessons learned and future research.
Recommended Citation
Knowles, Stephen, "Cognitive Computing Creates Value In Healthcare and Shows Potential for Business Value" (2016). Mathematics and Computer Science Capstones. 26.
https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/mathcompcapstones/26