Dr. Henry Wei from Aetna Innovation Labs shares a story about the possibilities and opportunities of big data in healthcare. Based upon his own experience as a doctor and IT geek he explains what big data can mean for the healthcare industry and for treatments of patients as well as for hospitals. … [Read more...] about A Story About Big Data In Healthcare – Video
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Recommendation Engines Are Crucial For Positive User Experiences
Recommender systems are one of the most common applications of big data. The most known application is probably Amazons recommendation engine, which allows users to get a personalized webpage when they visit Amazon.com. But e-tailers are not the only companies that use recommendation engines to persuade customers to buy additional products. Recommender systems can also be used … [Read more...] about Recommendation Engines Are Crucial For Positive User Experiences
Southwest Airlines Uses Big Data To Deliver Excellent Customer Service
Southwest Airlines, the low-cost carrier from Dallas, is one of the most admired companies in the world. The airline company was established in 1971. They employ more than 45.000 employees and carry every year over 100 million passengers to 97 destinations with 696 Boeing jets. They are globally recognized for their excellent Customer Service. They have gained a lot of benefits … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Uses Big Data To Deliver Excellent Customer Service
From Machines, Crops To Animals; Big Data Turns Traditional Farming Upside Down
The agricultural industry has seen many changes in the past 100 years. Since the birth of the industrial agriculture in 1900, we have moved forward to the era of digital enhanced agriculture where everything that is done prior to seeding and up to after harvesting produces data that can be analysed. Big data already transformed the agricultural industry a lot and in the coming … [Read more...] about From Machines, Crops To Animals; Big Data Turns Traditional Farming Upside Down
How Etihad Airways Uses Big Data To Reach Its Destination
Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates and it was founded just 10 years ago, in 2003. Based in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab carrier flies to 89 destinations over the world, operating over 1200 flights per week with 73 airplanes to more than 55 countries carrying 10 million passengers annually around the world. Their goal is to be a truly 21st century, … [Read more...] about How Etihad Airways Uses Big Data To Reach Its Destination
