  Cognitive computing (COC) aims to embed human cognition into computerized
models. However, there is no scientific classification that delineates the
nature of Cognitive Computing. Unlike the medical and computer science fields,
Information Systems (IS) has conducted very little research on COC. Although
the potential to make important research contributions in this area is great,
we argue that the lack of a cohesive interpretation of what constitutes COC has
led to inferior COC research in IS. Therefore, we need first to clearly
identify COC as a phenomenon to be able to identify and guide prospective
research areas in IS. In this research, a phenomenological approach is adopted
using thematic analysis to the published literature in COC research. Then, we
discuss how IS may contribute to the development of design science artifacts
under the COC umbrella. In addition, the paper raises important questions for
future research by highlighting how IS researchers could make meaningful
contributions to this emerging topic.
