Big Data can be used for strategic policy making in almost any field and the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA), Englands largest Waste Disposal Authority, has turned to Big Data to better plan their services. In order to do that, they are collaborating with the University of Manchester who uses the data generated by the GMWDA. Together they help create … [Read more...] about How Big Data Shapes Urban Waste Management Services in Manchester
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Five Big Data Trends for 2015
The future is approaching rapidly and we are about to enter 2015. Therefore it is time to look ahead and see which Big Data trends we can expect to take of in 2015. Where is the market heading and which areas should we keep a close look at. Earlier I reviewed the Big Data trends that I described for 2014 and after having done thorough research again I would like to share my … [Read more...] about Five Big Data Trends for 2015
The Year in Review: How Did My 2014 Big Data Predictions Turn Out?
As is tradition, every year at the end of the year I give my predictions for the Big Data trends that we can expect to gain traction in the next year. With 2015 at the doorstep, it is the right moment to reflect at my Big Data predictions of 2014. Did they happen as I foresaw one year ago and what will be the Big Data trends we can expect in 2015? Last year I predicted the … [Read more...] about The Year in Review: How Did My 2014 Big Data Predictions Turn Out?
How Analytics is Changing the Way Hockey is Played
Analytics has been changing the landscape of baseball for almost 20 years, providing deeper insights into players performances far beyond what can be seen by even the most exceptional coaches and scouts. Hockey has been far slower to adapt but, in a turbulent time under an unpopular NHL commissioner, teams are slowly learning to apply big data to their advantage. Resistance So … [Read more...] about How Analytics is Changing the Way Hockey is Played
