In the age of Big Data, the term analytics gets tossed around a lot, especially in the world of sports. Analytics insights from sports range from the truly strange, such as the fact the pro tennis player who grunts the most effectively tends to win, to the genuinely game-changing, such as NBA teams changing their season long approach to player rest. If so many sports are seen … [Read more...] about How Data Analytics is Being Leveraged by Professional Sports
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7 Unusual Uses of Big Data
Within the last decade, we've seen companies in every industry leverage big data to become more efficient, save money, and connect with customers. However, the most common uses of big data aren't the only exciting developments in the field ”the massive potential of big data lies in its diverse applications. There are so many opportunities for the technology to improve our lives … [Read more...] about 7 Unusual Uses of Big Data
How Big Data is Changing the World of Football
Did you know that athletes are not only monitored by cameras in stadiums, but also by many quirky devices such as accelerometers, heart rate sensors and even local GPS-like systems? Indeed, Big Data and modern technologies are currently revolutionizing sports and even powering the Fantasy Sports industry. Sports clubs, media outlets and fans around the world all share a thirst … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Changing the World of Football
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How Analytics is Changing the Way Hockey is Played
Analytics has been changing the landscape of baseball for almost 20 years, providing deeper insights into players performances far beyond what can be seen by even the most exceptional coaches and scouts. Hockey has been far slower to adapt but, in a turbulent time under an unpopular NHL commissioner, teams are slowly learning to apply big data to their advantage. Resistance So … [Read more...] about How Analytics is Changing the Way Hockey is Played
