Once thought of as science fiction, major corporations are already beginning to use cognitive systems to assist in providing wealth advice and also in medication treatment. The use of Cognitive Analytics/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems is set to accelerate, with the expectation that it'll be considered "mainstream" in the next five to ten years. It'll change the way we as individuals interact with data and systems-and the way we run our businesses.

Advanced Analytics and AI prepares business users for the era of cognitive analytics/artificial intelligence. Building on established texts and commentary, it specifically prepares you in terms of expectation, impact on personal roles, and responsibilities. It focuses on the specific impact on key industries (retail, financial services, utilities and media) and also on key professions (such as accounting, operational management, supply chain and risk management).

- Shows you how users interact with the system in natural language

- Explains how cognitive analysis/AI can source "big data"

- Provides a roadmap for implementation

- Gets you up to speed now before you get left behind