IBM has created a new Watson group , which will advise companies using IBM 's Watson artificial intelligence software to adapt the technology to suit their specific needs . The Cognitive Business Solutions group is expected to be announced today at the Gartner conference . IBM believes that Watson can serve as the foundation of a new generation of smart digital assistants in data heavy industries like financial services , healthcare , and oil & gas exploration .
IBM has created a new business unit, which will advise companies using IBM's Watson artificial intelligence software to adapt the technology to suit their specific needs. The Cognitive Business Solutions group is expected to be announced today at the Gartner Symposium. IBM believes that Watson can serve as the core of a new generation of smart digital assistants in data heavy industries like financial services, healthcare, and oil & gas exploration.