Cognitive Computing and Big Data Analytics

About the Authors

Judith S. Hurwitz is president and CEO of Hurwitz & Associates, LLC, a research and consulting firm focused on emerging technology including Big Data, cognitive computing, cloud computing, service management, software development, and security and governance. She is a technology strategist, thought leader, and author. A pioneer in anticipating technology innovation and adoption, she has served as a trusted advisor to many industry leaders over the years. Judith has helped these companies make the transition to a new business model focused on the business value of emerging platforms. She was the founder of CycleBridge, a life science software consulting firm, and Hurwitz Group, a research and consulting firm. She has worked in various corporations including Apollo Computer and John Hancock. Judith has written extensively about all aspects of enterprise and distributed software. In 2011, she authored Smart or Lucky? How Technology Leaders Turn Chance into Success (Jossey Bass, 2011).

Judith is a co-author on six For Dummies books, including Big Data For Dummies, Hybrid Cloud For Dummies, Cloud Computing For Dummies, Service Management For Dummies, and Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies, 1st and 2nd Editions (all John Wiley & Sons).

Judith holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Boston University. She serves on several advisory boards of emerging companies. She is a member of Boston University's Alumni Council. She was named a distinguished alumnus at Boston University's ...