2017: the year of real applications - Information Age

Companies and researchers unveiled potential use cases of machine learning and its benefits were discussed and debated at length. Nevertheless, as organisations were opened to the realm of possibilities capable with machine learning solutions, hesitation grew and few made the leap towards a data-driven journey. But as the necessity of machine learning becomes more evident, 2017 will see trepidation and hesitation replaced by yearning ambition. More than providing a competitive advantage, enterprises will come to see the technology as an essential part of their "survival kit" in an ever competitive market. The rise and growth of IoT throughout 2016 has provided fertile ground for organisations wanting to adopt machine learning solutions.