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June 29, 2015 29 Jun'15
Cloud versions of Apache Spark offer simplicity

Spark Summit 2015 brought announcements that data scientists and other users will soon have two cloud-hosted options to run the big data framework. This podcast takes a deeper look.
June 26, 2015 26 Jun'15
Search for analytics skills focuses on traits, not just tech know-how

Employers may have trouble finding data scientists and other analysts with all the technical skills they want, but some are starting to zero in on general abilities that can lead to analytics success.
June 24, 2015 24 Jun'15
Spark big data framework powers speedy analytics

The Apache Spark engine can be a powerful tool for encouraging big data adoption among front-line workers thanks to its fast processing speeds.
June 23, 2015 23 Jun'15
Putting the data governance plan in self-service analytics

As self-service analytics software becomes more common, users are calling on vendors to beef up governance capabilities.
June 15, 2015 15 Jun'15
Databricks pushes its Spark big data platform to the masses

After nearly a year of limited availability, software vendor Databricks has made its cloud-based version of the Spark processing engine generally available.
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June 13, 2015 13 Jun'15
Context becomes key

The need to clarify the context of information is becoming vital as big data and the Internet of Things become ever more important sources in today’s biz-tech ecosystem. Suddenly, it seems, it’s ...
May 29, 2015 29 May'15
New reports highlight state of BI reporting tools

Two new reports from Dresner Advisory Services assess the features that users are looking for in BI tools and which vendors are delivering.
May 28, 2015 28 May'15
Multinationals face complications on data analysis strategies

Varying privacy laws on data collection and analysis in different countries can make unified business intelligence approaches difficult for global companies.
May 26, 2015 26 May'15
CEO pushes for data-driven strategy

Everyone knows executive support for analytics initiatives is important, but CEOs are starting to get behind analytics like never before.
May 20, 2015 20 May'15
BI teams cater to users to boost self-service analytics adoption

Self-service business intelligence and analytics tools require thoughtful deployment plans to get business users to willingly integrate them into operational workflows.
May 13, 2015 13 May'15
Predictive analytics techniques aid hospitals that treat data properly

Hospitals are under pressure to cut costs and to restore patients to good health without readmissions. Predictive analytics can help, but providers need a solid plan for using their data.
May 08, 2015 08 May'15
EHR systems holding back healthcare data analytics efforts

The healthcare industry is going through a period of rapid adoption of electronic health records, but the systems that enable EHRs may be an impediment when it comes to analytics.
April 29, 2015 29 Apr'15
Qlik updates its lineup of data visualization software

BI software vendor Qlik has announced three new or updated products aimed at making it easier for end users to share data, analyses and applications.
April 27, 2015 27 Apr'15
SAS releases a trio of advanced analytics tools

At the company's Global Forum this week, SAS Institute introduced several new and upgraded analytics tools.
April 16, 2015 16 Apr'15
Magic Quadrant shows business intelligence and analytics shift, rift

Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant report on business intelligence says more users are gravitating toward decentralized BI platforms -- leaving IT teams trying to catch up on governance.

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