{"id":1976,"date":"2020-01-22T02:50:58","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T07:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marvist.com\/blog\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2026-05-02T13:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T13:39:18","slug":"machine-learning-basics-smb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-basics-smb\/","title":{"rendered":"Machine Learning \u2013 What SMBs Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Discussions related to computing in the current environment\nhave a lot of discussions around machine learning.&nbsp; What are its implications for an small and\nmedium sized business? Before we try to understand its implications, let us\nfirst get a basic background on machine learning in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Machine learning is nothing but an element of AI (Artificial\nIntelligence) and which refers to the ability of machines to learn, all by\nthemselves. This learning is based upon experiences where a machine observes\nprecise patterns. Here, computers are enabled to not just learn without the\nneed for programming, but also are able to appropriately modify their\nsubsequent actions. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4195\" style=\"width:703px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marvist.co.in\/mcom1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/machine-learning-SMBs-2048x1135.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Background<\/strong><br>Undoubtedly, machine learning ranks among the most prominent\nof all contemporary technologies. Yet, whatever has been achieved by the\ntechnology, to date, is comparatively less when seen in the light of the things\nthat are possible for it! It is an incontrovertible truth that there\nconsistently are going to be new breakthroughs in the realm, for the next few\nyears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In the preceding five decades, there is a tremendous surge in\ndata, which literally will be of no use, unless and until the patterns\nconcealed in it are traced. It\u2019s in this connection that machine learning\nattains special relevance. The technology not just recognizes these patterns,\nbut it also comes out with near-accurate predictions. The fact that this\nimmensely benefits businesses necessitates no special mention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Key aspects<\/strong><br>With machine learning, a huge volume of data can be analyzed\nand this generates quick results that do not compromise on accuracy. Businesses\nare empowered to promptly get aware of lucrative prospects as well as perils to\nbe avoided. At this juncture, it won\u2019t be out of place to briefly speak of few\npatterns of machine learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Supervised machine learning:<\/strong> In this method, the machine refers back to elements that it<br>has learned in the past, to forecast the subsequent events. In fact, here; the<br>algorithm is enabled to draw comparisons between actual output and anticipated<br>outputs and, promptly identifies errors. The machine then carries out the<br>appropriate modifications.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Unsupervised machine learning:<\/strong> This form of machine learning is useful when projecting<br>outcome is not the priority; the company just wants to categorize. An example<br>of this is: a company intending to divide its clients into various groups,<br>based on their behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Reinforcement machine learning:<\/strong> The reinforcement machine learning<br>is relatively uncommon as on date and it is highly complicated, as well. Here,<br>there is periodic negative and positive feedback to machines and with this; the<br>learning ability of the machine gets reinforced. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Now let\u2019s have a look at some terms that are very much in\nuse, in the realm of machine learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Dataset: <\/strong>Dataset<br>is a collection of many examples of data and which are pivotal to resolving a<br>specific issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Features:<\/strong> These are several elements of data<br>assisting in rightly comprehending the problem on hand. The features are<br>provided to the pertaining algorithm of machine learning, to simplify the process.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Model:<\/strong> By the mention of the term \u201cmodel\u201d,<br>reference is being made to the phenomenon that has been learned by the given<br>machine. This model can be called as the end result of the algorithm\u2019s learning<br>process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">When you see facial recognition by a smartphone or speak of\nsocial media platforms coming out with friend suggestions\/ads, the same is\nattributable to machine learning. Likewise, it is due to this technology that\nonline shopping sites are able to recommend products to you, after making note of\nyour browsing habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The purpose of this article was to give those involved in\nmanaging of small and medium sized business a simple and easy to understand article\non machine learning. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discussions related to computing in the current environment have a lot of discussions around machine learning.&nbsp; What are its implications for an small and medium sized business? 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