About Expert SystemCogito is cognitive technology that enables human comprehension and insight at scale. Cogito's core algorithms, which are based on a human-like comprehension of text and an embedded knowledge graph, are made more effective and trained to work in different and/or very specific domain, by combining them, when required, with an automatic enrichment of the knowledge graph using deep learning algorithms.More than just a software, Cogito is an accessible and easily manageable asset that enables organizations to understand, distill and distinguish what is important in real time, and empowers them to take control of their decision-making processes.Expert System Semantic IntelligenceESSI_a33e7820-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e90587Stefano SpaggiariFounder and CEO -- Stefano has been the CEO of Expert System for over 15 years. His guidance has led the company to achieve a leading position, receive prestigious international awards, and establish itself among the top ICT companies in the world in the field of information management. He founded this company with the idea to develop software to support other companies with the analysis of information. Through the years, he has always carried out this idea with great passion and determination. Recently, Stefano successfully managed Expert System's IPO and the company’s internationalization process. Stefano holds an EMBA from the Alma Graduate School of the University of Bologna, as well as a degree in Computer Science from the University of Modena, Italy.Marco VaroneFounder, President and CTO -- Marco, founder, president and CTO of Expert System, is one of the leading experts on semantic technology and natural language processing. He created the Cogito platform, which is the basis of all Expert System’s products. He has worked in the field application of semantic technology in every advanced context: search engines, text analytics, natural language interfaces, Q & A systems, automatic categorization and many others. He has led the company throughout its consistent growth and has helped Expert Systems to achieve major successes in various business sectors. He coordinates all activities of Research and Development and in his spare time, he writes about these issues on the company blog and his own blog, Semanticamente.Claudio PalmolungoExecutive Vice President Europe -- Claudio leads Expert System’s strategic business development in Europe. Prior joining Expert System, he was Senior Vice President, head of the International activities at Store Electronic Systems where he led the company’s international expansion, creating direct and indirect sales channels and subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, Canada and the U.S. Claudio started his career at Magneti Marelli France, and at Accenture, where he spent several years managing pan-European projects in sales, sourcing and supply chain in a variety of sectors including automotive, retail, high tech and banking.He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Turin and from ESCP Europe, in Paris.Maria Guidotti MistraliCFO -- Maria is the CFO of Expert System where she oversees the company’s financial operations, including accounting and taxation, and financial planning and analysis. She joined the company in 2013 as Finance Manager where she reorganized financial operations in support of the company's entry on the Italian stock exchange. As CFO, she has helped strengthen the company's international expansion process, including the establishment of CY4Gate and the acquisition of TEMIS and two business units of ISOCO. Prior to Expert System, she served as Finance Manager for multinational organizations in the pharmaceutical and utilities industries. Maria holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Modena (Italy).Luca ScagliariniCMO -- Luca leads the Marketing division of Expert System, and is member of the Board of Directors. Prior to Expert System, as CEO Luca cofounded and launched ADmantX, contributed to an impressive first-year growth at SiteSmith, which culminated in a sale to Metromedia Fiber Network, and has held leading positions at Hewlett Packard in the US and Italy. Luca holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and an Engineering degree from the Politecnico di Milano, Italy.Andrea MelegariSEVP, Defense, Intelligence & Security -- As Senior Executive Vice President, Defense, Intelligence & Security, Andrea guides the development of complex projects using semantic technology to support the Intelligence process. After joining Expert System in 2000, Andrea founded and led the company’s Intelligence Division for 12 years, and in 2014, he helped guide the company’s joint venture with Elettronica that led to the creation of CY4Gate, a global organization focused on Cyber Electronic Warfare and Intelligence, where he currently serves as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer. He also serves on the Board of Directors at Expert System, CY4Gate and Expert System USA. Previously, he was an IT consultant and instructor at the Modena Military Academy (Italy) for more than 10 years. He also founded the web agency Expertweb, which was acquired by Banzai. Andrea holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Modena.Francesca PetronioFrancesca Petronio, Corporate HR Director -- Francesca is responsible for implementing the Group's human resources strategies that enable it to recruit, train and retain a high performing workforce. In addition to leading Expert System's recruitment and staffing activities, Francesca manages the HR team where she directly oversees training and professional development. Before joining Expert System in 2011, she spent 10 years at the multinational HR services company Randstad, where she held a variety of positions, including Human Resources Project Manager.Francesca holds a degree in modern literature from the University of Bologna.Daniel MayerCEO, Expert System Enterprise -- Daniel is CEO of Expert System Enterprise. He joined Expert System following its acquisition of TEMIS, where as VP of Product & Marketing, he shaped and promoted the award-winning Luxid® line of text analytics products. With 20 years of experience in marketing and product strategy throughout the IT value chain, Daniel’s passion is in crossing the chasm by helping organizations leverage technologies that deliver significant business value. Daniel holds both a Masters degree in Business from HEC Paris and a Masters in Computer Science from Télécom ParisTech.Christophe AubryCOO, Expert System Enterprise -- Christophe oversees ongoing business operations within Expert System Enterprise. He managed day-to-day operations in North America for TEMIS Inc. and established long lasting relationships with company's customers and partners. As the former co-founder and Vice President, Professional Services at TEMIS for over 10 years, he supervised customer deployments in all geographies and led strategic service activities such as consulting, project management and training for customers and certified partners. Previously, he was the project leader for IBM’s "Technology Watch," an innovative scientific watch application. Christophe holds a master’s degree in mathematical and computer sciences from the University of Orléans (France).Louis AndreCEO, Expert System USA -- Louis is the CEO of Expert System USA. Louis has a distinguished career in security and intelligence in the public and private sector. He most recently served as COO for Kiernan Group Holdings and previously as Senior Vice President for Intelligence Business Strategy at CACI International. Louis spent his public sector career with the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) where he held a variety of senior roles in analytics and management, including as Chief of the Global Analysis Division and Chief and founding member of the Counterterrorism Branch, the organizational precursor to the Joint Intelligence Task Force - Combating Terrorism. His final role at DIA included the dual responsibilities of Chief of Staff and COO. Among other achievements, he received the Presidential Rank Award for both Distinguished Executive and Meritorious Executive.Louis attended the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, the Federal Executive Institute, the Intelligence Fellows Program, and the Program for Senior Officials in National Security at Harvard University.Marcello Pellacani‎Director, Expert System UK -- Marcello is the director of Expert System UK and focuses on building strategic alliances with technology partners. He was formerly the President and CTO of Expertweb, an advanced IT solutions developer and consultancy, where he helped double the company’s revenue in just three years before its purchase by Banzai Group. Marcello has co-founded numerous successful IT start-ups and has held positions at Olivetti in its Formula 1 team and at IBM. Marcello holds a degree in Mathematics and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Modena, Italy.We invent technology that transforms the way people find, comprehend and use information._a33e7ac8-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e90587To develop software that comprehends written language in the way people do, with the speed and precision required to discern, manage and utilize large volume of strategic information._a33e7bcc-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e90587Data ManagementEffective data and information management is the foundation for competitive advantage for enterprises in any industry.Information ManagementCompetitive AdvantageCognitionToday's information-infused world has added another essential component for differentiation: cognitive technology.ComprehensionWhere speed and scale were once technology’s most important requirements, today's challenges are no longer simply a question of computing power. The opportunities presented by "making sense" of data and information come with new requirements for comprehension, context and connection.ContextConnectionSpeedTherefore, today's technologies must be fast, powerful and intelligent.PowerIntelligenceInsightCogito is cognitive technology that enables human comprehension and insight at scale. Cogito's core algorithms, which are based on a human-like comprehension of text and an embedded knowledge graph, are made more effective and trained to work in different and/or very specific domain, by combining them, when required, with an automatic enrichment of the knowledge graph using deep learning algorithms.ScalabilityAccessibilityMore than just a software, Cogito is an accessible and easily manageable asset that enables organizations to understand, distill and distinguish what is important in real time, and empowers them to take control of their decision-making processes.ManageablityDecision MakingCogitoCombine the advantages of semantic technology with deep learning_a33e7ca8-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e90587The ability to think on a deep level distinguishes humans from most other species. Inspired by this concept, Cogito, Latin for "I think", is a software that bases its cognitive capabilities on artificial intelligence algorithms that mimic the human ability to think at the speed of current technologies. Cogito is cognitive technology that:Reading & ComprehensionRead, comprehend and learn._a33e7e7e-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e905871is based on a representation of knowledge, the Cogito Knowledge Graph, that is both deep and wide, and in a format compatible with current technologies. Cogito has the ability to read, comprehend and learn, up front, and out of the box.UnderstandingUnderstand the meanings of words._a33e7f8c-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e905872understands the meanings of words the way that people do. Thanks to semantic analysis, including word disambiguation, Cogito is cognitive technology that identifies the correct meaning of words and expressions in context, and understands the relationships between different concepts. Cogito is software that reads, a core component of its learning.ActionMake the knowledge discovered in text actionable._a33e807c-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e905873emulates some processes that humans use to comprehend. Through comprehension, Cogito makes the knowledge discovered in text actionable.LearningLearn from human experience._a33e81b2-bb0f-11e6-8ce1-59b4f7e905874becomes more intelligent by learning from human experts and from written communications to acquire new knowledge, as well as slang, puns, jargon and other nuances of a language. Cogito is software that learns from human experience.2016-12-05http://www.expertsystem.com/about-us/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net