Advanced analytics software
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06 Jan 2023
18 top big data tools and technologies to know about in 2023
Numerous tools are available to use in big data applications. Here's a look at 18 popular open source technologies, plus additional information on NoSQL databases. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2023
Top trends in big data for 2023 and beyond
Big data is driving changes in how organizations process, store and analyze data. The benefits are spurring even more innovation. Here are four big trends. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2017
The benefits of using big data analytics software
Tools for big data analytics have a lot to offer, and they come in many varieties. Get to know some of the ways business users and data scientists can use the software. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
Automated decision making shows worrying signs of limitation
AI and data-driven decision making projects need to be handled with care – worrying limitations revealed in the law and healthcare Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Aug 2017
Ten steps to start using predictive analytics algorithms effectively
A successful predictive analytics program involves more than deploying software and running algorithms to analyze data. This set of steps can help you put a solid analytics foundation in place. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2017
How SAS Enterprise Miner simplifies the data mining process
The SAS Enterprise Miner data mining tool helps users develop descriptive and predictive models, including components for predictive modeling and in-database scoring. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Examining the Knime Analytics Platform for big data analytics
Knime offers open source data analytics, reporting and integration tools, as well as commercial software that can help build more efficient workflows. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2017
Machine learning platforms comparison: Amazon, Azure, Google, IBM
The platform war over machine learning tools is heating up. Use our features comparison chart to see how four top vendors stack up and help you decide which is right for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2017
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaks about ‘expanding universe’ of BI
Co-founder and CEO of MicroStrategy takes the long view on business intelligence and sees its universe expanding with mobile technologies Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2017
How Facebook uses deep learning models to engage users
At Facebook it's all about user engagement, and to accomplish this, the company relies heavily on deep learning algorithms to tailor its products to the interests of individuals. Continue Reading
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31 May 2017
A look at the IBM SPSS Modeler and IBM SPSS Statistics analytics tools
The IBM SPSS Modeler and IBM SPSS Statistics predictive analytics tools help users and data analysts build predictive models and manage the analytics process. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Oct 2016
Sports data analytics isn't always a slam dunk
The growing trend of analytics in sports has caused much debate, and even though data-driven decisions can provide some benefits, they're not right for all occasions. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2016
Why physicists are a good fit for data science jobs
With data scientists in short supply, physicists and other academic researchers from hard-science disciplines are increasingly finding places on data science teams -- and even leading big data analytics projects. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2016
Inside the MapR Hadoop distribution for managing big data
The MapR Hadoop distribution replaces HDFS with its proprietary file system, MapR-FS, which is designed to provide more efficient management of data, reliability and ease of use. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2016
Prerequisites to SAP Fiori analytical app implementation
SAP consultant Anil Bavaraju shares an overview on configuring two analytical app types in Fiori in this excerpt from the book 'SAP Fiori Implementation and Development.' Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2015
Digital transformation needs business leaders to develop new skills
A panel of experts discuss the capabilities business leaders and corporate IT need to develop for digital Continue Reading
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Quiz
11 Jun 2015
Apache Spark architecture quiz: Do you know Spark?
Apache Spark is an open source processing engine designed for use in big data applications. Take this quiz to see if you're up to speed on Spark's history and features. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2015
Case study: UniCredit uses Fico to apply prescriptive analytics to risk management
Italian bank UniCredit is using Fico software to apply prescriptive analytics to risk management Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2014
SAP teams up with Birst to offer cloud analytics on Hana
SAP is working with cloud BI supplier Birst to provide “instant analytics in the cloud” on the Hana in-memory database platform Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2014
Sweden’s Klarna and Spotify design big data architectures to aid business growth
Many organisations still don't know how to capitalise on big data. Swedish firms Klarna and Spotify are making use of its possibilities Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2014
Analytics scours World Cups for greatest footballer of all time
Sports data company Opta’s analytics of every World Cup finals match ever played since 1966 adds to the debate on who is football’s greatest of all time Continue Reading
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30 May 2014
Sensors offer big data users an operational analytics edge
Big data analytics processes on data from sensors and log files can propel users to competitive advantages, but a lot of refining is required first. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2014
Internet of Things applications put varied machine data to work
The Internet of Things is proving to be a hotbed of diverse data and new applications fueled by information from sensors and other machine sources. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 May 2014
Do predictive analytics projects require data scientists?
Expert Mark Whitehorn explains what skills are required for predictive modeling -- and whether business users can do the work of data scientists. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2014
Big data vendors should stop dissing data warehouse systems
Wayne Eckerson examines the analytics roles of data warehouses and big data systems and says he's tired of data warehouse bashing by big data vendors. Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2014
Laws leave gray area between big data and privacy
Laws on data collection and use remain foggy, leaving businesses to feel their way through big data and privacy laws. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2014
Selecting the right SQL-on-Hadoop engine to access big data
Rick van der Lans explains why it's important to evaluate the differences in the technologies that make it possible to access Hadoop data using SQL. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2014
Kaiser Permanente VP prescribes bigger role for healthcare data analytics
Terhilda Garrido is at the head of a heightened effort by health system Kaiser Permanente to use analytics to improve its patient care delivery. Continue Reading
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Quiz
16 Oct 2013
Quiz: Creating effective predictive analytics programs
Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge of predictive analytics and what is needed to implement successful predictive modeling processes. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2013
eHarmony finds MongoDB the perfect match for data store
Online dating site eHarmony has used open source NoSQL database MongoDB for its data store, to speed up delivery of matches between users Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2013
Online retailing means the industrialisation of analytics
Figleaves founder and eCommera chief scientist Michael Ross argues that online retailing requires a new type of action-oriented business intelligence Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2013
Davenport: Travel industry data pioneer has lost way but can be saved
Tom Davenport sees the travel industry as a data pioneer that has lost its way, but can be redeemed Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2013
Ocado delivers with in-house software development
Online grocery retailer Ocado built its own software for its own business – and now it delivers for Morrisons Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2013
McLaren uses high-speed data analytics to gain Formula 1 edge
The McLaren Group uses high-speed data analytics as it seeks a competitive edge for its Formula 1 racing team engineers Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Apr 2013
Analytical modeling is both science and art
Models are the key to predicting outcomes to business decisions. And while math may make them tick, it also takes a certain eye -- and ear -- for what works. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2013
Six things Hadoop brings to the BI and analytics table
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson outlines what is unique about Hadoop and related technologies versus traditional BI and data warehousing tools. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2013
Rugby Football Union uses IBM predictive analytics for Six Nations
IBM tries out predictive analytics software, TryTracker, developed in association with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2013
Without analytics, it's 'big data, big schmada'
Data -- including big data -- has no value by itself, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. It's what you do with data to gain business insights that counts. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2013
King.com gaming site unlocks big data with Hadoop
Online gaming company King.com replaced its MySQL database with Cloudera’s Hadoop distribution to cope with big data Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2012
German retailer Otto invests in neural software to net future sales
German retail giant Otto improves demand forecasting with neural network technology from Blue Yonder, a predictive analytics start-up Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2012
Predictive sports analytics put in play for Wimbledon, Formula One
Predictive analytics in sports is proving itself in tennis and car racing. Can it make the leap to team sports, long the preserve of barroom anoraks? Continue Reading
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25 May 2012
SAS: High-performance analytics frees data scientists to model faster
High-performance analytics on "big data" could aid European companies as they struggle to make headway in the recession, say senior SAS executives. All sectors are turning to big data, they claim. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2012
'Big data' analytics danger: Death by a thousand cuts
Companies that view "big data" and associated analytics processes as the ultimate answer to business decision-making needs do so at their own peril, writes BeyeNetwork expert Barry Devlin. Continue Reading
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24 May 2012
Why 'big data' is like seawater for text analytics
You can't just drink water from the ocean, writes BeyeNetwork expert Bill Inmon. Similarly, he says, unstructured text in "big data" pools must be refined before it's used in analytics applications. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2012
Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program
Choosing the right technology is only half the startup battle on "big data" analytics. Get a list of deployment tips from consultant Lyndsay Wise to help set your organization on the right path. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2012
'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts
Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012. Continue Reading