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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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IBM will be on campus to introduce Watson, a new cognitive computing platform with disciplinary applications and applications into the higher education sector.
Universities in the digital age are focusing on improving the experience of their students – and providing them with personalized information to enhance their sense of community on campus and increase retention, academic performance, and employability. IBM and its cognitive Watson offerings are helping universities navigate this landscape of change. In this meeting, IBM will share use cases and examples from real engagements. See how Watson is transforming the way humans and machines interact. Learn how personalization, engagement and outcomes involve the full sweep of University operations, from recruitment to advising to physical and IT infrastructure. Check out this video for a preview about Watson, as well as this additional video showcasing Watson on Jeopardy.
