Analytics Make Smart Grids Smarter
The advent of smart grid and smart meter technology is changing the utility industry’s business model. As a result, utility…
Top 14 Business Intelligence predictions for 2012
Don’t confuse continuity for laziness. On face value, rehashing events already transpired as ‘predictions’ may create the appearance of lethargy.…
Just One Word, Ben – “Data”
What advice would you give Benjamin Bradock in 2012? The attached inforgraphic from EMC makes a compelling case for choosing…
SDC @ Strata – Edd Dumbill – Rockstar Unicorns
Edd Dumbill of O'Reilly, creators and hosts of the Strat Conferences, opened the day saying, "Companies are asking, 'How do…
SDC @ Strata – Doug Cutting on Hadoop, Apache and Open Source
Doug Cutting addressed the Wednesday plenary audience for 10 minutes and spoke about Hadoop. He carries the title of "Architect"…
The Rise of Workforce Analytics
A growing number of human resources (HR) teams are using workforce analytics to help with workforce charting, workforce/skills optimization, succession…
‘Moneyball’ Takes the Next Big Leap
Spying inefficiencies – in markets, business models, business processes such as supply chains and more has been one of the…
Why Social Media Analysis is Crucial for the Chinese Market
As a former boss enthusiastically pointed out to me over a drink, "You don't need to sell people on China". However,…
Beyond Hadoop – Completing the Big Data Picture
It's increasingly clear that Big Data is not just about volume — but also the variety, complexity and velocity of…
