| | Dec 2018 - Jan 20196EDITOR'S DESKMan's attempt to enhance the capabilities of machines dates back to the invention of the wheel. The eternal quest to improve the quality of tools in order to facilitate processes continues with the rapid evolution of technologies. Powering this evolution today is cognitive computing, which is supporting businesses to boost productivity and profit.Backed by artificial intelligence, analytics and machine learning, cognitive computing allows organizations to glean usable insights from the huge datasets in comparatively less time, simultaneously keeping a check on the quality. The advanced features are making systems better equipped with an understanding and memory as advanced as that of human beings.Cognitive computing is not confined to a single business space. From entertainment to transportation, the technology has been embraced by other sectors as well, including medical, human resources and marketing. While healthcare organizations are looking to gain detailed patient information by leveraging cognitive computing, retail companies are more focused on obtaining accurate predictions and insights with the aid of automated workflows. The main objective is to help businesses learn from experiences and involve in informed decision making processes.Adding to this, cognitive computing assists enterprises with improved security, thanks to computer vision, a core component of the technology. Teamed with gesture analysis, face and fingerprint recognition, organizations are leveraging the technology to make a more secured ecosystem, within and outside the enterprises.The contribution of cognitive technologies in the growth of businesses, cannot be ignored in the coming years. Leafing through this special edition on cognitive startups will help give you more insights into the industry and the new players in the space.Let us know your thoughts.Powering the Future of BusinessesKenneth Thomas Managing Editoreditor@startupcity.comCopyright © 2018 SiliconMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Phone:510.972.5010, Fax:510-894-8405 Published by SiliconMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Startup CityVisit www.startupcity.com Editorial StaffAaron Pierce Arijit Sarkar Ava Garcia Joshua ParkerSarah Fernandes Sinchana NageshManaging EditorKenneth Thomas*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffDEC 2018 - JAN 2019SalesRich Gonsalvessales@startupcity.comVOL - 01 SE - 14VisualizersAR RamjithCOGNITIVE STARTUPS SPECIAL
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