E-retail is without a doubt growing rapidly in the United States as well as on a global level. E-commerce sales in 2013 accounted for 5.8 percent of total sales in the US, according to the US Census Bureau. And worldwide business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce sales will increase by 20.1% in 2014 to reach $1.500 trillion.With this tremendous growth in online shopping across the … [Read more...] about What E-Retailers Need to Know About Data Analytics
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Why Hotels Should Apply Big Data Analytics To Provide a Unique Guest Experience
For luxury hotels, it is all about exceeding the expectations of their guests. The single most important aspect for hoteliers is to provide a great experience and ensure that their guests are satisfied. During their guests customer journey massive amounts of data are generated and hoteliers can now improve their high-quality service even more with a well-thought Digital … [Read more...] about Why Hotels Should Apply Big Data Analytics To Provide a Unique Guest Experience
5 Ways Big Data Can Protect Our Planet
One thing is certain Big Data can protect our plant and thus has a key role to play in environmental preservation. At a time when the phrase go green is universally understood and promoted, theres no denying the game-changing abilities Big Data brings to eco-friendly initiatives. Big Data is extremely versatile, a necessity for the many different environmental needs. It can be … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Big Data Can Protect Our Planet
Three Major Challenges for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things offers great potential for organisations and societies. A connected world where billions, or even trillions, of devices are connected to the Internet and as such can communicate with each other. If we manage to successfully develop the Internet of Things it will unlock a lot of value and the benefits of the Internet of Things are enormous for … [Read more...] about Three Major Challenges for the Internet of Things
What The Internet of Things Means For Physical Industries
The extension of the Internet to the physical world is a huge step forward and in this video Michael Mandel, chief economic strategist at the Progressive Policy Institute, talks about what this will mean for us. During the Washington Post Live's All Things Connected forum he explains that "the Internet has transformed digital industries, while the Internet of Things will … [Read more...] about What The Internet of Things Means For Physical Industries
