Climate change is intensifying, as evidenced by the increased frequency and severity of natural disasters in recent years. As bad as the situation has gotten, it could get much worse, eventually impacting the availability of food. According to a recent Forbes article, The 2.0-degree Paris Agreement threshold [...] is a level where [...] we will start to see serious damage to … [Read more...] about How Big Data Is Helping to Solve Climate Change
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How Web Scraping Helps Small Businesses Utilize Big Data
What are the names of all the people wearing purple shirts in Disney World's Magic Kingdom right now? Don't worry, I understand how ridiculous that question sounds. Even for anyone in the Magic Kingdom, the task is enormous. You would have to canvas the entire park for anyone wearing a purple shirt. Then, for each one, you have to ask their name and document it. And no matter … [Read more...] about How Web Scraping Helps Small Businesses Utilize Big Data
Financial Evolution: AI, Machine Learning & Sentiment Analysis
Financial Evolution: AI, Machine Learning & Sentiment Analysis, organized by UNICOM, is a conference that is held globally on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Finance wherein distinguished speakers from across the globe share their experiences and insights in this field. Due to the COVID situation, this event is being held online from November 4-5, … [Read more...] about Financial Evolution: AI, Machine Learning & Sentiment Analysis
How Big Data Is Being Used to Build More Durable, Sustainable Homes
Big data ” the collection and analysis of massive data sets with the help of specialized computer technology ” is being used across industries to create better predictions and provide real-time monitoring. Recently, the construction industry, pushed by difficulties with construction planning and demands for more sustainable housing, began to integrate big data technology into … [Read more...] about How Big Data Is Being Used to Build More Durable, Sustainable Homes
Why Data Is Key for Mitigating Risks from Wildfires
Data gathering and analysis have become a standard business practice across multiple industries. While most of the time, organizations use it to find and address inefficiencies, it's also a useful safety tool. Data can play a central role in reducing risks like wildfires. Wildfires have ravaged countrysides and nearby communities throughout 2020. Earlier this year, fires … [Read more...] about Why Data Is Key for Mitigating Risks from Wildfires
