IBM brings machine learning analytics to the cloud

IBM has announced the launch of IBM Machine Learning, a cognitive platform for the z System mainframe. The new platform uses the core technology from IBM Watson to perform big data analysis for clients using z System for cloud data storage. The new Machine Learning platform automates the creation and deployment of analytic models, allowing data scientists to perform analysis in-house. Models can be written in any language (Scala, Java, Python), using any framework and data type required for best results. IBM Machine Learning also includes a function called Cognitive Automation for Data Scientists, which helps data scientists to choose the correct algorithm for their needs.