Cognitive computing and IBM Watson report 2015

This report discusses the development of cognitive services with a particular focus on IBM Watson. The document presents a brief definition of cognitive computing and 'smart machines' before presenting Watson within that context. Included is a list of other competitors in the cognitive computing market place, a number of use cases and examples of real-world applications, and potential opportunities for shareholder value. Lastly, the report provides a number of links to other videos produced by IBM on the application of Watson.