Analytics

Big data projects on the rise (but data use could be better)

Companies putting big data initiatives in place report positive results, but most also say their business could improve by making better use of that data.

How to support field employees efficiently and effectively with the 3 P’s

Implementing a new field service solution can eliminate a paper-based system and support processes while providing timely information to field employees.

Study: Untamed analytics will take your business on a wild ride

The potential business benefits of data analytics are great, but the predictive models can also u201cgo awryu201d and produce unintended consequences if underlying assumptions are faulty or outdated. Companies need a governance strategy to check thei

Concentric use of information

The three P's of big data.

Apache Hadoop turns 10

Apache Hadoop turns 10

On the 10-year-anniversary of the birth of the Apache Hadoop project, co-creator Doug Cutting reflects on Hadoop's beginnings and where its future.

Marketing tech firm wins $56 million in VC funding

Even as investors get more selective about where they put their money in the hot but increasingly fragmented marketing technology industry, big data marketing applications specialist BloomReach has won their confidence.

8 ways IBM Watson Analytics is transforming business

IBM Watson Analytics is a cloud-based data discovery service intended to provide the benefits of advanced analytics without the complexity. Here are eight organizations using Watson Analytics to transform their operations.

Pulling the plug on the AI hype

Some prominent names are putting forth ominous warnings of the effects Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have on mankind. Letu2019s take a few steps back from the hyperbole and assess the promise of AI, instead of the pessimism.

3 best practices in healthcare IT security: How Group Health Cooperative does it

Healthcare IT security is a CEO-level issue. How do IT security teams stay ahead of hackers ? One health system shows the way.

Pentaho adds native Python integration

The integration brings the most popular coding language to Pentaho's data integration environment, allowing it to better support machine learning and analytical environments.