Technology has a lot to play in the evolution of the Banking & Finance Industry in the last one to two decades. The service and the way the banks operated have advanced to make life easier for both the customers and the banking professionals. When the Big Data Revolution hit the various industries, the banking industry realised the opportunity avenues associated with it. … [Read more...] about The Role and Impact of Big Data on the Banking & Finance Sector
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INTERPOL World 2017
The security landscape is evolving with the advancement of technologies. 'Yet, technology alone cannot be the only solution to counter technological risk and threats. A strategic response has to be taken into account to fight transnational organized crime. A conscientious effort from the law enforcement agency, businesses and citizens, is necessary to protect ourselves, our … [Read more...] about INTERPOL World 2017
Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers truly disruptive and transformative potential to the insurance industry. IoT will reach US $1.3 trillion in spending by 2019 with Asia Pacific expected to be the biggest market and insurance sector being 1 of the main sectors for growth. Asia Pacific big spending on IoT is driven by countries continuing technology investment needs, consumers … [Read more...] about Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017
The Impact of Predictive Analytics on Horse Racing
Predictive analytics and big data have been used in sports for well over a decade. Using advanced statistical analysis allows professional sports franchises to better identify talent and predict future player performance. In 2002, the trend entered the mainstream when Billy Beane, the Oakland A's general manager, used it to create a cost-effective baseball roster. He used the … [Read more...] about The Impact of Predictive Analytics on Horse Racing
Big Data in the Face-paced World of Finance
In 1998 the SEC began to allow online trading of financials securities. It took traders very little time to realize that data, and lots of it, was going to be absolutely essential to making money. Some firms realized that a tiny advantage in data, be it in speed of transfer or quality of data, could lead to huge increases in profits and revenue. Thus began high-speed and … [Read more...] about Big Data in the Face-paced World of Finance