IBM to partner 8 univs for training Watson on cybersecurity

Technology giant IBM plans to collaborate with eight universities to train its cognitive computing technology platform -- Watson -- on cybersecurity.
Training Watson for Cyber Security is a critical step in the advancement of cognitive security, IBM said in a statement.
Watson is learning the nuances of security research findings and discovering patterns and evidence of hidden cyber attacks and threats that could otherwise be missed, it added.
The universities include California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Pennsylvania State University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; New York University; the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC); the University of New Brunswick; the University of Ottawa and the University of Waterloo.

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Lenovo India launches ZUK Z1 for Rs 13,499 * Lenovo India today launched Cyanogen OS-based smartphone -- ZUK Z1 -- for Rs 13,499.

The smartphone has 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 64GB internal memory, 5.5-inch display, 13-megapixel rear and 8MP front camera and 4,100 mAh battery.
The smartphone will be available via flash sales on Amazon.In. The first sale is scheduled for May 19th.
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Pepperfry appoints Neelesh Talathi as Chief Financial Officer * Online furniture marketplace Pepperfry.Com today said it has appointed Neelesh Talathi as its Chief Financial Officer.
In this role, Talathi will lead strategy, financial planning, accounting, legal and corporate affairs for Pepperfry.Com, the company said in a statement.

He has previously worked with Vedanta Resources PLC and Hindustan Unilever.
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ESL, NODWIN Gaming announce $64,000 ESL India Premiership * ESL, a global eSports company has partnered NODWIN Gaming to start India's first annual tournament series -- the ESL India Premiership -- for gamers.
The event will host six online cups and three mega LAN events throughout the year with prize pool of over USD 64,000 (Over Rs 42 lakhs) in cash prizes.
"ESL's mission is to increase the popularity of esports across the globe. We are excited to help build up the local esports community in India with Nodwin," ESL MD Ralf Reichert said.