Robert Hof, Author at SiliconANGLE

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Buying Magic Pony, Twitter dives deeper into machine learning

By Robert Hof Jun 20, 2016

Machine learning, the branch of artificial intelligence that helps computers learn without being specifically programmed, has quickly emerged as table stakes for companies to remain competitive in everything from media and advertising to enterprise…

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Why Spark is on fire: a conversation with creator Matei Zaharia

By Robert Hof Jun 8, 2016

Apache Spark, the open source software framework for distributing computing across many clusters of machines, has caught on like wildfire among companies looking to divine insights from their growing masses of data. Nowhere was…

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Data services startup Iguaz.io aims to untangle Big Data hairball

By Robert Hof Jun 7, 2016

Two-year-old Israeli startup Iguaz.io aims to untangle the current hairball of ways to store and move big data for analytics.

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Acquisitions trump IPOs as the software cycle hits a turning point

By Robert Hof Jun 3, 2016

Software companies are suddenly finding it tough to go public, and the situation isn’t likely to ease much soon.

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Mary Meeker: Internet and iPhone peak as voice interfaces take off

By Robert Hof Jun 1, 2016

The number of people streaming onto the Internet has stalled, Apple’s iPhone has peaked and voice interfaces are one of the next big things, according to Mary Meeker's latest Internet Trends report.

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Google beats Oracle in long-running Java lawsuit

By Robert Hof May 26, 2016

A jury today handed Google a victory in a $9 billion lawsuit by Oracle America Inc. over the Java programming language.

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The top 10 coming tech trends, from five top tech investors

By Robert Hof May 26, 2016

Designers will succeed programmers as the kings of Silicon Valley, machines will become as smart as humans, and ambient computing will supplant smartphones in the next few years.

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HPE shares jump on services spinoff, better-than-expected earnings

By Robert Hof May 24, 2016

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. distanced itself from fellow enterprise technology companies in two ways today: by announcing the spinoff of its troubled services business and by posting better-than-expected second-quarter results. In a surprise move, the company…

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Google revamps its ads and analytics for a mobile world

By Robert Hof May 24, 2016

Google today is announcing what it calls the biggest changes to its iconic search ads since they launched 15 years ago.

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Storage systems startup Datrium debuts speedier Insane Mode

By Robert Hof May 24, 2016

Since early last year, Tesla has had an “insane mode” on its Model S P85D that turbocharges the car’s acceleration at the press of a button. Now, a startup has borrowed the concept for…

Robert Hof

Buying Magic Pony, Twitter dives deeper into machine learning

Why Spark is on fire: a conversation with creator Matei Zaharia

Data services startup Iguaz.io aims to untangle Big Data hairball

Acquisitions trump IPOs as the software cycle hits a turning point

Mary Meeker: Internet and iPhone peak as voice interfaces take off

Google beats Oracle in long-running Java lawsuit

The top 10 coming tech trends, from five top tech investors

HPE shares jump on services spinoff, better-than-expected earnings

Google revamps its ads and analytics for a mobile world

Storage systems startup Datrium debuts speedier Insane Mode

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