Boeing HorizonX Invests in Artificial Intelligence Leader SparkCognition
CHICAGO , June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced it is investing in SparkCognition, an Austin, Texas -based company focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning in the fields of information technology security and industrial operations. It is the latest investment by the Boeing HorizonX venture arm established earlier this year. SparkCognition has established itself as a machine learning technology leader, developing a cognitive, data-driven analytics platform for the safety, security and reliability of data technology for customers in energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, finance, aerospace, defense, telecommunications and security. "SparkCognition is at the forefront of a technological shift in machine learning and artificial intelligence that will revolutionize every aspect of industry. They are leaders in AI, and they are pursuing the types of technologies that are critical to our future products and services," said Greg Hyslop , Boe