Social networks have become so common in our lives that we post everything on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter. As such we also post how we feel and if we feel sick. Researchers at the University of Rochester  have now been able to use Twitter to predict how likely it is for a Twitter user to become sick. In the following video they show how they use Twitter to model how other … [Read more...] about How Big Data Analytics On Twitter Can Help Predict Disease Spread
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How M2M Data Will Have a Major Impact by 2020 – Infographic
From traffic lights to clinical equipment or to vending machines, all will be equipped with sensors that are capable of collecting data about where the device is, how it is used and if something is wrong. M2M data will be responsible for 40% of all data by 2020 and this infographic shows some of the devices that will contribute to the massive amounts of data. Created by Orange, … [Read more...] about How M2M Data Will Have a Major Impact by 2020 – Infographic
Big Data Startup Flutura Derives Insights from M2M Data
Company Flutura Address 15th Cross, J.P Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore 560078 India Founders Krishnan Raman, Srikanth Muralidhara and Derick Jose Founded February 2012 Funding $ 1.5 - $ 2 million Employees 60 Website www.FluturaSolutions.com/ Rating 7 bits  Flutura is a big data startup that focuses on deriving insights from M2M (Machine 2 Machine) data. They are … [Read more...] about Big Data Startup Flutura Derives Insights from M2M Data
How P&G Uses Big Data To Turn Diapers Into Insights
Procter & Gamble, or P&G, is a large multinational consumer goods company that was founded in 1837 and has its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently it is operational in over 70 countries, its products are sold in over 180 countries and they serve almost 5 billion customers with their brands. Annual net sales is currently around $ 84 billion. The conglomerate has … [Read more...] about How P&G Uses Big Data To Turn Diapers Into Insights
A Glimpse into the Data-Centered Future – video
A short video that shows the possibilities of a truly connected world, where sophisticated, predictive analytics will harness the power of data to drive revolutionary new services. Scary? Maybe, Interesting? Definitely! … [Read more...] about A Glimpse into the Data-Centered Future – video
