'The next piece of innovation for the new workplace is already here and growing: intelligent tools for communication'

We are in for a change; a different kind of change than weve ever experienced.

In the past, change has typically been based on technologies that make us faster and more efficient. Were now entering a time of change where intelligent technologies are going to make us smarter.

As our machines transform from tools into intelligent partners, theyll allow us the freedom to perform at the top of our game.

Were already seeing intelligent technologies being adopted in the workplace and their impact is quickly accelerating. In the near future, we will see change driven by technologies that answer questions, assess situations and communicate insights.

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Since these capabilities are already in the workplace, the technology isprimed for explosive growth and impact.

The ability to go beyond search into the realm of automatically getting answers is being enabled by technologies like IBM Watson.

Stepping beyond Jeopardy, Watson is now providing question-and-answer capabilities in industries such as healthcare and financial planning.

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