Imagine a world where the number of car crashes has been reduced to zero. Does it seem impossible? When considering in 2013 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
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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
How Big Data is Aiding in the Fight Against Terrorism
Of all the challenges facing the world, few are as important as stopping terrorism in its tracks. In just the past few years, extremist groups like ISIS have grown in number and marched across the Middle East, spreading violence and unrest wherever they go. The acts they have undertaken are shocking and disturbing to much of the civilized world, and many countries are realizing … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Aiding in the Fight Against Terrorism
