NEW YORK — Twice in the space of six weeks, the world has suffered major attacks of ransomware — malicious software that locks up photos and other files stored on your computer, then demands money to release them.

Having huge amounts of information is one thing. Harnessing data to create new business models is another. Alun Jones, Data Scientist at Konecranes, talks about utilizing machine learning, understanding security issues and improving operational efficiency as steps in building an insight-driven business.

The graphic processing unit (GPU) manufacturer was announced as the smartest among all public and private companies by MIT because of its business savvy and innovative technologies.