Daily Cuts - How sound is the new data

Sound is a key part of many jobs, though a rarely acknowledged one. The meaning behind sounds in an industrial setting has largely been locked inside the minds of experienced maintenance and operations personnel. Until now, there’s been no way to capture or share industrial sounds or the knowledge of experienced personnel who understand the meanings behind them. Work It's Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr Nancy Greco, a world-renowned Engineer and Director of Research, Internet of Things at IBM, about how they are harnessing sound as a new data source.