Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for optimizing data analysis. A set of analytics are received and a plurality of subsets of the set of analytics is generated. An optimization goal(s) is defined. The plurality of subsets of analytics are applied to a set of data. The output of applied analytics are recorded on a data storage device by the computer. Performance values of the computer applying the plurality of subsets of analytics are recorded and displayed. An optimal subset of the plurality of subsets of analytics is calculated, using recorded performance values and outputs of the applied plurality of subsets of analytics, being based on the optimization goal. A set of applied analytics are displayed, where the set of applied analytics includes a number of subsets of analytics of the plurality of analytics that meet the criteria of the optimal subset.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to automatic analytic driven markup for rapid handling of forms. Aspects include receiving a form, identifying one or more characters on the form by performing optical character recognition on the form, and identifying one or more phrases of interest from the one or more characters using automated analytics. Aspects also include generating a map of a spacial location of each of the one or more phrases of interest on the form and creating a revised form based on the form and the map.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for handling encrypted messages are disclosed. The method comprising: generating a multi-part encrypted support message responsive to a request therefor; the generating comprising: inputting a base message; identifying at least one span of sensitive information; visually suppressing the at least one span of sensitive information; replacing the at least one span of sensitive information with a redaction notation; and appending at least one redaction message for the at least one span of sensitive information, the at least one redaction message containing data redacted from the at least one span of insensitive information and being encrypted for subsequent opening via at least one key. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to performing entity recognition on a stream while providing ongoing training or supplementation of an entity dictionary. In one embodiment, a method of and computer program product for stream based named entity recognition is provided. A first portion of a textual input is received. A plurality of patterns is applied to the first portion to determine that a predetermined type is present in the first portion. Approval is requested of the presence of the predetermined type. An indication of approval or disapproval of the predetermined type is received. A dictionary is supplemented according to the indication. A second portion of the textual input is received. The plurality of patterns is applied to the second portion.

Abstract: A method for updating automated annotations for a paper-based document is provided. The method may include receiving an image of the paper-based document, the image of the paper-based document including a plurality of highlighted annotations having at least one edited annotation. The method may also include extracting the at least one edited annotation from the received image of the paper-based document. The method may further include adding the extracted at least one edited annotation of the paper-based document to a data retention system.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for handling encrypted messages are disclosed. The method comprising: generating a multi-part encrypted support message responsive to a request therefor; the generating comprising: inputting a base message; identifying at least one span of sensitive information; visually suppressing the at least one span of sensitive information; replacing the at least one span of sensitive information with a redaction notation; and appending at least one redaction message for the at least one span of sensitive information, the at least one redaction message containing data redacted from the at least one span of insensitive information and being encrypted for subsequent opening via at least one key. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The loss of a computer's primary O.S. password, BIOS password, or HDD password (or even an application password) is sensed by a secondary O.S. based on a number of failed log on attempts to the affected component. The password can be reset by having the secondary O.S. generate an intermediate password automatically, verify user authorization, and then make the intermediate password available to, e.g., the primary O.S., so that the affected component can be accessed and its password reset without help desk personnel intervention.

Abstract: The loss of a computer's primary O.S. password, BIOS password, or HDD password (or even an application password) is sensed by a secondary O.S. based on a number of failed log on attempts to the affected component. The password can be reset by having the secondary O.S. generate an intermediate password automatically, verify user authorization, and then make the intermediate password available to, e.g., the primary O.S., so that the affected component can be accessed and its password reset without help desk personnel intervention.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and system for restoring previously un-backed up data during a system restore. A computing system may include a locked partition in its storage medium to store an alternate operating system and backed-up files. The alternate operating system may determine which files have been modified since the most recent backup and run a virus scan on those modified files. The alternate operating system may copy the modified files with no detected viruses as well as those modified files with a detected virus but cleaned by the virus scan. The backup files in the locked partition that have been modified since the most recent backup operation may be replaced with these uncorrupted modified files. In this manner, the system may be able to recover files since the most recent backup while ensuring at least in part that the restored files do not contain any viruses.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for initial network address configuration using physical address resolution protocol. A device attempts a connection to the network, which causes address resolution (ARP) packets to be generated. The device monitors communications on the network for a specified number of unanswered ARP packets. Thereafter, the device adopt the network address in the unanswered ARP packets and responds to the unanswered ARP packets with the its' physical address.