The upstream oil and gas industry needs to focus on data democratisation to gain return on innovation through big data, says Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, chief data scientist, Halliburton. The rise of big data is featuraing strongly in the upstream oil and gas industry, and along with it comes the challenge of growth in dark data. Gartner defines dark data as the information assets … [Read more...] about Why The Oil and Gas Industry Needs Data Democratization
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2nd Big Data Analytics in Oil & Gas
As the amount of oil and gas data increases exponentially, new thinking, synchronised processes and advanced technologies will play a part if the full value of the data is to become a reality - in terms of better decision making, reduced operational costs, greater efficiency and increased production output. Since our first Big Data event last April, there have been some big … [Read more...] about 2nd Big Data Analytics in Oil & Gas
Data and Information Management for Power and Utilities Conference
The Data and Information Management in Power and Utilities Conference taking place from 20 - 23 March 2016 in Abu Dhabi will focus on how power and utility companies can mitigate the above challenges and create value through efficient management of data. With smarter grids and meters being implemented, it has become crucial to take advantage of the readings and data received to … [Read more...] about Data and Information Management for Power and Utilities Conference
Hangups and Solutions in Applying Big Data in Healthcare
Its not just high-tech businesses that have latched onto the idea of using big data analytics to improve their operations. The healthcare industry has seen the potential that big data has to offer, leading to a movement to digitize health data to improve patient care and the efficiency of administrative tasks. Big data might just transform healthcare all around the world, but … [Read more...] about Hangups and Solutions in Applying Big Data in Healthcare
5 Mega Trends Driving the Chief Analytics Officer Role
By now, the impact of a Chief Data Officer has been quantified. Forrester estimates that organizations with CDOs are 60% more likely to report higher business agility from Big Data initiatives than those without. However, the Chief Analytics Officer role is still in its nascency, relatively untested next to its older cousin the CDO. Yet, there is significant promise in a role … [Read more...] about 5 Mega Trends Driving the Chief Analytics Officer Role
