In 2015, Kuwait's communication sector accounted for 5.2% of non-oil GDP, about $3.92bn. These figures are poised to sharply increase given the New Kuwait 2035 strategy's emphasis on the IT sector to make Kuwait the centre for innovation and a knowledge-based economy. With this in mind, we've developed the Digital Cities Kuwait Forum (20-21 February 2018, Kuwait) to … [Read more...] about Digital Cities Kuwait Forum
Business analytics
The Dichotomy Between Data Science and Business Analytics
As an analytics professional, I take a keen interest in trends of all sorts. Thanks to Google Trends, we don't have to question the accuracy of this trend “ in my business, any other trend can and will be questioned six ways from Sunday! I know that IT investments are no popularity contests, but I think search term traffic is a good proxy for what interests businesses worldwide … [Read more...] about The Dichotomy Between Data Science and Business Analytics
Master the Art of Thinking Clearly Before Making Your Analytics Investment
I lead the technology industry business unit for a fast-growing analytics firm. And one of the perks of my job is the numerous conversations I get to have with a variety of prospects or clients. I recently read the novel The Art of Thinking Clearly'Â by Rolf Dobelli, which deals with systematic cognitive errors of human beings as a result of our evolution. I enjoyed reading the … [Read more...] about Master the Art of Thinking Clearly Before Making Your Analytics Investment
Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit, Beijing
The Big Data & Aanlytics Innovation Summit, hosted by Innovation Enterprise, a two-day conference, gathering some of the best minds from the big data and analytics field across industries to share their success stories and best practices. Event Date: November 22 & 23 Event Venue: Swissotel Beijing, Hong Kong Macau Center, Beijing, China View the two-day schedule … [Read more...] about Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit, Beijing
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Almaty
On September 28, Kazakhstan will host Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Almaty for the first time. Leading specialists will come together to discuss the latest news and the future of blockchain technologies in the country. Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference is a network of large blockchain events organized by Smile-Expo Company in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv, Tallinn, … [Read more...] about Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Almaty
