When Is ‘Big Data’ Too Big for Analytics?
Apologies for the lack of recent posts. I've been *very* busy on many Data Mining Analytics projects in my role…
New Insights from Text Analytics
Text Analytics has gained the attention it deserves in the past few years. Sentiment Analysis is perhaps the most frequently…
The Federal Government’s Secret 1966 Cloud Computing Plan
Even as far back as 45 years ago, the US federal government was debating and struggling with ways to consolidate…
Vizualize.me – Hey, someone finally got the “let’s kill all the resumes” thing right
For at least 15 years, I’ve not taken seriously the idea that a resume could be replaced. Why? Not because…
Top-Down Business Intelligence
“A good plan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get…
Operationalize Your Big Data Analytics Program
Big Data Analytics is now moving beyond the realm of intellectual curiosity to having a tangible impact on business. At…
Because It’s the Weekend: Small Multiples of the Sky
The stunning video below, which I recommend you play full-screen and in HD, is a time lapse of the San…
Bob Gourley’s 2012 Outlook: “Expect Disruptions”
Bob Gourley was recently interviewed for WashingtonExec’s New Series: WashingtonExec 2012 Predict
Hadoop is an Open Source Revolution: Federal Computer Week Interview
Open source software has historically had a hard time competing with its big budget proprietary rivals but, as Bob Gourley…
DARPA’s Cyber Fast Track Adds Agility to Research Funding
As new attacks and vulnerabilities are being rapidly discovered on expanding defense networks, the Defense Advanced Research Project