Like many of their peers, as business leaders look to the future, they may well be concerned most about getting value out of all the data they possess. They look around at a world of unstructured data, rich in insights, but not suited to traditional legacy databases. They perceive that technologies such as Machine Learning […]
How We Will Harvest Cognition in 2017
Click here to learn more about author James Kobielus. As we bid farewell to 2016, the entire data industry is focused on cognitive computing as the path forward. We’re all making predictions for how Cognitive Computing’s footprint in our lives will deepen in coming years. One key assumption in everybody’s predictions is that somehow this […]
World Programming Unveils New Industrial Analytics and Data Science Features for 2017
by Angela Guess A new press release states, “World Programming, a leading industrial analytics and data science platform provider, today unveiled new features for data scientists and data science teams including those working within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. Designed to deliver more analytical capability and higher productivity, WPS version 3.3 includes support for […]
Data Science Education at Carnegie Mellon University: Demand for Analytics Skills
The wide acceptance and demand for Data Science education is reflected in the variety of graduate programs at Carnegie Mellon University. There are nine degree programs offered through four schools, emphasizing different aspects of analytics. Two degrees, the Master’s in Machine Learning and Master’s in Computational Data Science emphasize the computer science elements; the Master’s […]
Frequencies in R — Part 1
Click here to learn more about author Steve Miller. I’m often asked to name the most common statistical procedure used in my company’s Data Science work. My answer, only partly in jest, is frequencies and crosstabs — to help with the mundane tasks of profiling and exploring data. Indeed frequency distributions and the dotplots that showcase […]
How can Experienced Programmers be Trained to Become Data Scientists?
In the Data Science industry, the year 2018 will be the one to watch in US as the business community faces a severe demand-supply gap in Data Science jobs. McKinsey Global has projected fresh Data Science job openings of up to 180,000 in US alone. This forecast may very well reflect the global need for […]
nGUVU Partners with IVADO
by Angela Guess According to a new press release, “nGUVU, a leading innovator in gamification and machine learning software solutions for contact centers, has announced a collaboration with IVADO to apply the latest in academic research to their flagship solution, nGAGEMENT. ‘We are extremely pleased to be partnering with IVADO, the world’s leading data science […]
Coming to Grips with Artificial Intelligence’s Many Manifestations
Click here to learn more about author James Kobielus. Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. However, people often overlook the fact that it’s a truly ancient vogue. I can’t think of another current high-tech mania whose hype curve got going during the days when Ike was in the White House, “I Love […]
Mar 9 Smart Data Webinar: Data Science and Business Analysis – A Look at Best Practices for Roles, Skills, and Processes
DATE: March 9, 2017 This webinar has passed. The On Demand recording will be made available within two US business days. TIME: 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific PRICE: Free to all attendees About the Webinar Google “citizen data scientist” today and you will see about 1M results. That number is data. It may […]
Litmus Health Launches Clinical Data Science Platform
by Angela Guess According to a recent press release, “Litmus Health, a clinical data science platform focused on health-related quality of life, today launched into public beta. The company uses data collected at the point of experience from wearables, smart devices, and home sensors to inform clinical endpoints and guide trial management. Litmus is initially […]