IBM expands Watson's reach with data platform, iOS integration, bots, education efforts ZDNet

IBM launched a series of Watson technologies to incorporate machine learning, a data platform, conversational tools called Virtual agent, more integration with MobileFirst for iOS apps and education efforts to boost the cognitive computing ecosystem. The barrage of announcements comes as IBM hosts a Watson conference in Las Vegas. IBM CEO Ginny Rometty will use a keynote speech to outline the Watson portfolio, ecosystem and customer base. Here's what you need to know. There are some things that machines are simply better at doing than humans, but humans still have plenty going for them.