Emerging technologies are greatly changing the way that computing is performed. People acting in product management roles need to be aware of these technologies, their potentials, and their weaknesses. This course will focus on three such key technologies that are revolutionizing digital products. First, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being used in a broad range of products ranging from recommender systems, help systems, through systems that attempt to understand users intents. A recent survey of global business leaders indicated that 70% have started AI initiatives. Second, cloud-based computing provides a new model for delivery of services, where the program and all its data resides in the cloud, and the end users computer is used solely for accessing these services. Last, the Internet of Things (IoT) makes use of sensors and devices in the broader environment, ranging from cameras, microphones, and stress sensors, and uses them to provide services to people without requiring use of traditional computing devices. This course will introduce students to each of above technologies, allowing them to understand and analyze products that use those technologies, to communicate about them with technical experts, and to weigh their appropriate application to specific products.
Emerging technologies are greatly changing the way that computing is performed. People acting in product management roles need to be aware of these technologies, their potentials, and their weaknesses. This course will focus on three such key technologies that are revolutionizing digital products. First, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are being used in a broad range of products ranging from recommender systems, help systems, through systems that attempt to understand users intents. A recent survey of global business leaders indicated that 70% have started AI initiatives. Second, cloud-based computing provides a new model for delivery of services, where the program and all its data resides in the cloud, and the end users computer is used solely for accessing these services. Last, the Internet of Things (IoT) makes use of sensors and devices in the broader environment, ranging from cameras, microphones, and stress sensors, and uses them to provide services to people without requiring use of traditional computing devices. This course will introduce students to each of above technologies, allowing them to understand and analyze products that use those technologies, to communicate about them with technical experts, and to weigh their appropriate application to specific products.
