Most of us probably remember when a certain big box retailer, thanks to sophisticated data collection and analytics, beat a father to the discovery of his teen daughter’s pregnancy… And those of us who do are likely still cringing. But when it comes to the evolution of healthcare as we know it, Big Data isn’t
In the world of IT, we seem to fall victim to a new technology “siren’s song” approximately every five years. The most recent of these new irresistible forces is Big Data. While our industry has been talking...
Could text analytics be the unsung hero of big data? Text analytics mines reams of often ephemeral, unstructured data — from a voice recording of a customer call to emails or a Tweet — for meaningful insights...
As a hiring manager for data analytics positions, I often complain that there are not enough qualified resumes. Most of the resumes that do get passed on to me from recruiters quickly get filed away. Those job...
Predictive analytics is often cited as a key business driver for Big Data. It is easy to see how predictive analytics, when done right, can represent a strong competitive advantage for companies. Such as: Enabling companies to...
Big data and analytics can make an auditor’s job easier and more effective. But the auditor must be prepared to face resistance from the organizations he or she scrutinizes — and from within. “Human beings are wired...
Today’s job market for highly skilled employees is white hot. The workforce is quick to move from one opportunity to another, and employers are faced with high costs for recruiting and reduced inefficiencies resulting from having to...
