Strata + Hadoop World, happening September 29 - October 1 is where cutting-edge science and new business fundamentals intersect. It's a deep-immersion event where data scientists, analysts, and executives explore the latest in emerging techniques and technologies by dissecting case studies, developing new skills through in-depth tutorials, and sharing best practices. Strata + … [Read more...] about Strata + Hadoop World – New York, NY
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Preventing Car Crashes with Big Data Analytics
Imagine a world where the number of car crashes has been reduced to zero. Does it seem impossible? When considering in 2013Â more than 32,000 people died in traffic crashes, the goal does certainly seem unobtainable. Yet many scientists and engineers are busily working with new technology that may one day significantly reduce the number of car crashes, in consequence bringing … [Read more...] about Preventing Car Crashes with Big Data Analytics
Why Big Data is Essential for Success in the Pharmaceutical Market
What makes a successful Pharma company today? This is a hard one to answer, since there are multiple elements in today's success in the Pharma market. However in this data-frenzy time and age, it is safe to say that those companies investing in strong analytical infrastructures are the ones leading the industry. Today, it seems it isn't enough to produce the best drugs on the … [Read more...] about Why Big Data is Essential for Success in the Pharmaceutical Market
QCon New York 2015- International Software Development Conference
Special offer to the Datafloq community: Save $100 if you enter the following promotion code: datafloq100 at registration. The 4th annual QCon New York will take place at the Marriot at the Brooklyn Bridge, June 8 - 12, 2015. There will be two days of full & half day tutorials from June 8-9 (Mon-Tues) and a full 3-day conference from June 10 - 12 (Wed-Fri). We're expecting … [Read more...] about QCon New York 2015- International Software Development Conference
Four Elements to Use the Data Supply Chain Effectively
Data. A word that keeps slithering its way into business models the world over. I have been in business long enough to know the ins and outs of business operations. To make them work, you constantly have to iterate and have the flexibility to adapt to the morphing landscape of the market dynamics in your industry. Enter, data. How can we use it as a measure for the … [Read more...] about Four Elements to Use the Data Supply Chain Effectively
