Click to learn more about author Gilad David Maayan. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices, such as cars, lights, video cameras, and personal assistants like Amazon Alexa, to use connectivity to exchange data – often personal and sensitive data. The IoT allows human beings to connect up every aspect of our lives and our […]
University of Oxford Spin-out Mind Foundry Launches Machine Learning Platform
According to a recent press release, “Mind Foundry, a technology spin-out from the University of Oxford’s Machine Learning Research Group (MLRG), today announced the commercial launch of a revolutionary humanised machine learning platform. For the first time the new cloud-based platform allows anyone, of any technical ability and in any size of organisation, to swiftly […]
AVANT Continues Channel Growth with New Research Initiative, AVANT Analytics
A recent press release states, “AVANT Communications, a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next generation technology, today announces the launch of AVANT Analytics. This new market research initiative will aid Trusted Advisors and their business customers in understanding industry trends around emerging new technologies in cloud, colocation, connectivity, SD-WAN, security, […]
Barracuda Launches Firewall Insights, Extends Its Leadership in Secure SD-WAN
A new press release reports, “Barracuda, a leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, today announced the introduction of Barracuda Firewall Insights. Firewall Insights is an advanced security analytics platform that ingests, aggregates, and analyzes data automatically from any Barracuda CloudGen Firewall deployed in an organization’s network, including public cloud deployments. To keep their organizations secure […]
Data Modeling in the Machine Learning Era
Machine learning (ML) is empowering average business users with superior, automated tools to apply their domain knowledge to predictive analytics or customer profiling. The article What is Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)? discusses a prediction that by 2020, augmented analytics capabilities will play a key role and be a “dominant driver” in the growth (and purchase) […]
Simplistic and Credulous Data Science: Part One
Click to learn more about author Steve Miller. A few months ago, I was solicited by one of my many LinkedIn Data Science groups to participate in a survey. I’m generally a bit suspicious of surveys, reviewing the questions carefully before making the decision to respond. This initiative, though, posed a question that quite intrigued […]
The Challenge of Developing a Data-Centric Culture
Click to learn more about author Clark Richey. Due to market and technology pressures, many companies are evaluating moving to what is being called a data-centric culture. This describes a new way of doing business, where key decisions are based less on people’s experiences or gut feelings and are instead driven by facts rooted in […]
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tableau
According to a new press release, “Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, and Tableau Software, the leading analytics platform, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Salesforce will acquire Tableau in an all-stock transaction, pursuant to which each share of Tableau Class A and Class B common stock will be exchanged for 1.103 shares […]
Logi Analytics Acquires Zoomdata, Extending Market Leadership in Embedded Analytics
According to a new press release, “Logi Analytics, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Zoomdata, the leading analytics platform for big data and live streaming data. The acquisition comes three months after Logi acquired JReport for pixel-perfect operational reporting. The combination solidifies Logi’s position as the leader in embedded analytics, now with the richest suite […]
Are Businesses Ready for AI? Why the Answer Doesn’t Matter
Click to learn more about author Thomas Ash. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most widely discussed topics in the business world for the past few years. Recently, there have been rumblings of fear and nervousness about AI’s long-term impact. Are we ready? Have we thought through the potential consequences? More and more […]