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Leading Analytics Success Stories

What are the top five examples of analytics success stories? Simon Barton recently examined them in an article for Innovation Enterprise. View the complete list here. 

Tracking Baby’s Movements with Google Analytics

The Sydney Morning Herald recently profiled Nico Miceli, an open-source software enthusiast, who used sensors and software to record his aunt’s baby’s movement. Learn more about Miceli’s project in the article written by Sholto Macpherson.

Interview on Yahoo Hive

Roberto Zicari, of ODBMS Industry Watch, recently interviewed Mithun Radhakrishnan, a member of the Yahoo Hive team. Click here to read more about what the Yahoo Hive team is currently working on and what challenges they face. 

Rock Stars of Big Data Analytics

Learn about the power of data analytics at IEEE Computer Society’s upcoming event titled, “Rock Stars of Big Data Analytics.” The event will be held on October 21, 2014 in San Jose, California. Click here to register or learn more.

Using Data to Pinpoint Crime Hotspots

The Seattle Police Department has implemented a program called SeaStat, which uses data to identify and wipeout crime hotspots throughout the city. Click here to read the complete article by John Cook on GeekWire.

Complimentary Registration to the EMC Forum 2014 in NYC

The EMC Forum promises to “Redefine IT and Business to a Software-Defined Enterprise.” Learn from experts, connect with peers, and dive into demos at the EMC Forum on October 8 at the New York Hilton. Get the latest agenda, keynote, and session details on the EMC 2014 Forum website.

Big Data Provides Patients with Personal Treatment Options

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on medical calculators powered by Big Data. The sophisticated calculators combine characteristics such as gender, age and race and compare them with similar cases to predict probable outcomes based on a patient’s condition. Click here to read the full article by Laura Landro.

Big Data is the Key to Faster Business Growth

This week Sayan Chakraborty, of The Financial Express, explored the extensive opportunities for businesses if they effectively interpret the data available to them. Read the complete article for more information on the overall Big Data industry.

“Putting Data to Work” – Free Online Conference

Register for today’s free live-streamed seminar titled, “Putting Data to Work: Solving Data Problems, Math for Businesspeople, Saving Healthcare, Uber’s City Simulation, and More.” The online conference features the session, “The Day Zach Galifianakis Saved Healthcare.” Click here to register.