Source: Some of the biggest challenges with data management and analytics efforts is security. Databricks, based in San Francisco, is well aware of the data security challenge, and recently updated its Databricks’ Unified Analytics Platform with enhanced security controls to help organizations minimize their data analytics attack surface and reduce risks. Alongside the security enhancements, new Read More
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Source: enterprisersproject.com As organizations became engulfed in big data – high-volume, high-velocity, and/or high-variety information assets – the question quickly became how to effectively derive insight and business value from it. “Big data naturally leads to advanced analytics. When we can capture a lot of information about a business topic that you can improve, you don’t want Read More
Source: ciodive.com When tech leaders at the enterprise level lay out priorities for the year ahead, listen carefully: They’ll most likely reference a need for improving their data strategy. The growing thirst for data analytics led to an increase in global IT budgets. It also expanded the C-suite to include positions related to data, such as chief Read More
Source: dataconomy.com With the Ebola threat still looming large, widespread efforts are being made to identify, quarantine and treat possible carriers. BigMosaic, a big data analytics program developed by the Centers for Disease Control in collaboration with Healthmap will aid CDC in monitoring new cases and work with the West African expat community. Marty Cetron, director of CDC’s Read More
Source: thehindubusinessline.com Big Data and predictive analytics continue to capture the attention of manufacturers in India, with about 66 per ranking these technologies as the top investment priority in the next 1-2 years, according to an EY study. While 63 per cent of the organisations ranked sensors and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) as the Read More
Source: cloudwars.co In a showdown between two of the world’s top technology companies, Google Cloud has snatched AWS client Major League Baseball (MLB) on the strength of multiple Google technologies plus its YouTube and Ad Manager businesses. Looking to take its “personalized and immersive fan experiences” to higher levels, MLB selected Google and Google Cloud Read More
Source:theregister.co.uk QCon London Sam Newman, author of Building Microservices and Monolith to Microservices, told attendees at the QCon developer conference in London that “microservices should not be the default choice.” Microservices have become today’s equivalent of “nobody ever got fired for buying IBM”, a common catchphrase back in the ’80s, said Newman. “With half of all the clients I Read More
Source: news.siliconindia.com Big data is everywhere, and it continues to grow as we speak. However, we has reached a stage wherein handling big data – storing, processing, and analyzing – is no longer a big deal. Being neck-deep in a world of digitization, enterprises are viewing big data not only as a problem-solver but a means to tread the Read More
Source: hbr.org In practicing data analytics for more than 30 years, and leading, advising, interviewing and teaching executives in many industries on data analytics for five years, I’ve observed that their approaches generally fall into one of five scenarios: two that typically fail, two that sometimes work partially, and one that has emerged as best. Read More
Source: gigabitmagazine.com Since the dawn of time, and accelerated through several industrial revolutions, businesses and individuals have aspired to do more with less resources. However, with labour-productivity growth figures at an all-time low, perhaps, for the moment at least, organisations are not maximising the ability of current resources where they could be embracing and harnessing technological change. One Read More
Source: straitstimes.com Nominated MP Lim Sun Sun has called for more data from national-level surveys to be made available for academics and researchers to do evidence-based policy analysis. Singapore needs to undertake such a strategic move to fully realise its Smart Nation ambitions, she said in Parliament yesterday. The Singapore University of Technology and Design Read More
Source: fool.com Big data analytics specialist Alteryx (NYSE:AYX) has been on a tear to start 2020. At first glance, it’s not difficult to understand why. Alteryx is a leading software company in the field of big data analytics. This sector is one of the hottest in the technology market, as businesses ranging from healthcare to retail to oil Read More
Source: siliconrepublic.com The new president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, committed to introducing a new European regulation for artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe during her first 100 days in office. While a fully fledged regulation is unlikely in that timeframe, we can expect to see a vision for a new regulatory framework for Read More
Source: jdsupra.com A joint task force of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) has proposed a new approach to the use of “big data” in EU medicines regulation. The report, from the Big Data Task Force (BDTF) (accessed here), contributes to the EMA and HMA’s “EU Network Strategy” to 2025 and Read More
Source: indiatoday.in Hailed as the sexiest career of the 21st century, Data Science has emerged as one of the most sought-after and competitive fields of today. As the accuracy and efficiency of data-driven decision-making increases, the demand for data science experts has seen exponential growth. While new jobs and roles are cropping up every day, Read More
Source: techannouncer.com Artificial intelligence, or AI, has undoubtedly been the 2019 buzzword in financial services. While not new – the term “artificial intelligence” was coined in 1956 – AI is seemingly becoming the future of everything. The hype around its potential is certainly justified economically. According to a recent report by Autonomous Next, the cost Read More
Source: theweek.in The mounting growth in data we are witnessing since the beginning of our digital era will not slow down anytime soon. The scale of big data is truly beyond our thinking, and it includes both the core aspects of personal and business life. Digital users are becoming more aware of the data breaches and Read More
Source: techiexpert.com The big data space is in constant growth. Data creation continues to expand its role as decision making and business operations excel. With innovation and technology on the rise, it becomes a challenge for companies to choose the right framework resulting to gain benefit using big data. The idea behind creating a framework Read More
Source: roboticsandautomationnews.com Amongst these sets of questions, one of the most popular ones is the possibility of becoming a Data Scientist without a degree. To get the correct answer to these questions, it is better to look for guidance. The first Chief Data Scientist, DJ Patil built the first team of Data Science at LinkedIn. Read More
Source: analyticsindiamag.com Most of the bachelor’s degree students over the years have always prioritised an MBA degree after their studies. Working professionals, too, put their jobs on hold to get an MBA degree in hopes of landing on a premier corporate job. Businesses nowadays, not only have to concentrate on strategy and finance aspects but also have Read More
Source: yourstory.com Today, when we look around, the technological advances in recent years have been immense. We can see driverless cars, hands-free devices that can turn on the lights, and robots working in factories, which prove that intelligent machines are possible. In the last four years in the Indian startup ecosystem, the terms that were Read More
Source: insidebigdata.com It is no secret that utilizing newer technology like big data and analytics can shake up and revolutionize nearly any industry. The real estate industry is no exception here, and has, in fact, already begun reaping the rewards that big data and data-driven technologies can provide. The huge amounts of data generated by Read More
Source: bweducation.businessworld.in Digital Vidya collaborates with FutureSkills, the flagship reskilling initiative by NASSCOM, to upskill/reskill the employees of the Indian IT/ITES sector on identified skill gaps in the current talent pool such as Digital Marketing and Big Data Analysis. Organisations are constantly looking for employees to solve problems in technology-rich environments and link their work Read More
Source: hrtechnologist.com Over a decade ago, the 2002 Oakland A’s challenged traditional baseball methodology by using statistical analysis to build their roster instead of relying solely on outdated recruiter instincts. By using science to guide their decisions, they sold off many of their overvalued, overpriced players and acquired undervalued players with significant potential that ultimately Read More
Source: investmentnews.com While some facets of the sci-fi classic have come to pass, such as voice-command technology, and others are currently unfolding, such as the destructive effects of climate change, the dramatic AI advances that fool Harrison Ford still feel a long way off. But that hasn’t stopped AI from becoming one of the buzziest Read More
Source: forbes.com “They say that ‘data is the new oil’ because it’s the world’s most valuable commodity,” says Matthew Jafarian, Miami Heat Executive Vice President of Business Strategy, “and we collect a lot of it.” Jafarian and Edson Crevecoeur, Miami’s Vice President of Strategy and Data Analytics, lead a small, in-house group of innovative minds Read More
Source: analyticsinsight.net The explosion of Big data has resulted in many new opportunities for the organizations leading to a rapidly increasing demand for consumption at various levels. The big data applications are generating an enormous amount of data every day and creating scope for analysis of these datasets leading to better and smarter decisions. These Read More
Source: investmentexecutive.com Financial regulators are increasingly turning to data, analytics and technology to enhance their ability to oversee markets. The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled a plan on Tuesday to become a “highly data-driven” regulator by making greater use of advanced analytics and automation. The FCA said that it intends to lean more heavily Read More
Source: dbta.com From data lakes and the cloud, to machine learning and artificial intelligence, the world of big data and analytics continues to evolve. At the same time, the need for improved governance and security practices is also intensifying as data privacy concerns and new regulations like GDPR and CCPA require new approaches for responsible Read More
Source: techobserver.in Data Science has evolved exponentially over the past decade. It has now become the backbone of many organisations across industries. Hailed as ‘21st Century’s Sexiest Job’, Data Science is a buzzword among people who have good knowledge of the technology. Many people are now pursuing the career of a data scientist, but it Read More