The study of statistics is a thousand years old. Artificial intelligence and data mining have been around for decades. The terms 'data science' and 'data scientist' are very young being coined in the early 2000s. Today, actionable data has become a critical decision-making tool for businesses of all sizes. The job market reflects data's increasing importance. LinkedIn has over … [Read more...] about Top 4 Foundational Skills for Data Scientists
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Save IoT, Save The World!
When looking for a title for this article, I remembered the famous phrase from TV series Heroes, Save the cheerleader, Save the world . Sorry if one more time I abuse of shocking headlines to attract more readers. Is the Internet of Thing (IoT) in danger? In light of the latest events I have attended in Berlin and London and news like this Intel To Amputate Three … [Read more...] about Save IoT, Save The World!
In brief: What is Data Monetization?
In almost all that we do these days data is being generated and collected. Organizations are gathering vast amounts of data; from internal billing and payment systems, customer service reports, marketing analytics, and product and services usage to media-generated information about the company, customers and its competitors. All of this data is required for businesses to run. … [Read more...] about In brief: What is Data Monetization?
4 Telling Signs That Your Business Would Benefit From a BI Solution
Business data, when properly collected and analyzed, can help us do a lot of things. It can help us track the performance of our business. It can help us predict upcoming trends. It can help us meet customer needs more effectively, and increase sales. Many businesses, however, are not benefiting from the data they are collecting. With the emergence of new Business Intelligence … [Read more...] about 4 Telling Signs That Your Business Would Benefit From a BI Solution
Why Businesses Should Embrace Machine Learning
If you're still unsure of machine learning and it's benefits, consider these scenarios In 2016, Google's net worth was reported to be $336 billion, and this is largely due to the advanced learning algorithms the company employs. Google was the first company to realize the importance of incorporating machine learning in business processes. And the technology powerhouse doesn't … [Read more...] about Why Businesses Should Embrace Machine Learning
