Does this imply that their new analytics will be strongly voice driven? Fascinating idea that will require some cognitive depth and context? How will this connect to visualization capabilities like that of Power BI? Will follow.
Microsoft Unites Analytics Under ‘Cortana,’ Adds Spark Support
Microsoft today unveiled a new suite of hosted analytic services named after Cortana, the software giant’s personal assistant software for smartphones. Meanwhile, the company is prepping to begin support for Apache Spark on Azure, its public cloud platform.
If you have a Windows-based smartphone, you’re probably familiar with Cortana, the smooth-talking female voice that does various digital chores at your behalf. The new Cortana Analytics Suite takes the personal assistant role and injects big data into it.
The new suite that Microsoft unveiled at its Worldwide Partner Conference today is essentially a mashup of new and existing data analytic capabilities from Microsoft that it will package and sell as an integrated offering with a simple monthly subscription. The offering will be generally available later this fall. ... "
(Update) Informatica & Cognizant Embrace the Microsoft Cortana Analytics Suite
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