Bitely

What To Do When Machines Do Everything

Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring

Uber exemplifies how modern technology integrates seamlessly into daily life, connecting users to services while collecting extensive data. At its core lies an advanced intelligence system, similar to those powering platforms like Facebook and Google, capable of learning and improving over time. Unlike traditional taxi services that recorded minimal data, Uber gathers comprehensive information, from trip details to user preferences, across billions of rides. This vast data reservoir enables businesses to identify patterns, understand customer behavior, and refine their offerings. Historically, industrial revolutions have been fueled by transformative resources like steel or oil; today, that resource is data. Companies leveraging skilled analysts and advanced tools to process this raw material can significantly reduce costs and boost revenue. As technology evolves, everyday items are becoming "smart," embedded with sensors to enhance efficiency. By 2025, this shift is expected to redefine countless products, emphasizing the urgency for businesses to instrument their operations and harness the full potential of data-driven insights.

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What's it about?

This book explores the profound impact of automation and data-driven technologies on industries, workplaces, and daily life. It delves into how intelligent systems are reshaping tasks, creating opportunities, and challenging traditional business models. By examining historical parallels and modern innovations, the narrative highlights the transformative power of data as the new raw material of the digital age. Engaging and thought-provoking, it offers a comprehensive look at the evolving relationship between technology, productivity, and human roles in an increasingly automated world.

Book summary

Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig and Ben Pring are all leading figures at Cognizant, a technology consultancy with over 250,000 employees worldwide. They are also the authors of Code Halos: How the Digital Lives of People, Things, and Organizations are Changing the Rules of Business.

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Automation's Impact: Lessons from History

Automation’s Impact: Redefining Jobs, Not Replacing Them

Harnessing Smart Systems to Redefine Work

Harnessing Data: The Fuel of Modern Innovation

Redefining Industries with Digital Business Models

Automating the Future: Transforming Workplaces

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