Description: This article discusses the emergence of multi-processor computers and the importance of acquiring parallel computing skills.

Description: In this article, Microsoft describes how it is meeting the insurance industry's need for increasingly powerful software tools.

Description: This is an interview with Stephen F. Siegel, Director of Knowledge Engineering at Applied Intelligence Systems, Inc. Mr. Siegel defines what an expert system is, how they are built and their applicability in the life insurance industry.

Description: A look into how machine learning models implement classification and regression at a deeper level. Covers topics such as multi-regression, softmax, and ROC charts.

Description: This article describes the power of predictive modeling and its potential for the Life Insurance industry. It is already successfully used in the P&C industry.

Description: Discusses how to use the Dependent Multivariate Fractional Brownian Motion, or DMFBM, function in the computer language R. The function can be used for, among other things, calculating quantities such as reserve requirements for a block of variable annuities with living benefit riders.

Description: The future holds many changes. We've already dealt with major changes over the last few decades. This article goes through tips to embrace change effectively.

Description: Editor Howard Calif introduces the new newsletter design and articles.

Description: Math puzzles highlighting mathematical oddities.

Description: Author sees the present and looks into the future of sales and service aided by advances in computer and Internet technology.