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German retailer Otto invests in neural software to net future sales
German retail giant Otto improves demand forecasting with neural network technology from Blue Yonder, a predictive analytics start-up Case study | 09 Nov 2012
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Advanced analytics skills shortage stymies big data programmes
A “critical” advanced analytics skills shortage is impeding big data programmes, research finds IT skills | 17 Oct 2012
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Interviewing data scientist candidates? Ask these questions
Data scientists are hot, but, according to Teradata's Bill Franks, hiring one means asking different questions than you would a statistician or data modeler. News | 03 Aug 2012
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Leicester Tigers harness biomedical informatics to prevent injury
Rugby union side Leicester Tigers aim to keep their players injury-free and on the pitch through predictive use of biomedical and biomechanical data. News | 18 Jul 2012
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Recipe for predictive analytics success includes one part storyteller
XL Insurance Inc. has a three-part formula for predictive analytics success: Be a programmer, learn statistical analysis and know how to spin a good yarn. Case Study | 01 Jun 2012
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Startup launches 'temporal analytics' engine to visualize Web
A small startup has developed a “temporal analytics” engine, which sifts 100,000 Web pages an hour, extracting data and associating it to time. But can it also predict the future? News | 20 Feb 2012
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From the Editors: Getting started on a 'big data' analytics program
Does your organization have a firm grasp on what "big data" is? That's a good place to begin on a big data analytics project, but don’t forget about basic IT blocking and tackling. From the Editors | 31 Jan 2012
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Q&A: Effective predictive modeling techniques more than a math problem
In an interview, analytics and data mining consultant John Elder offers advice on managing successful predictive modeling initiatives and a head’s up on common mistakes to avoid. News | 12 Jan 2012
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Building predictive models requires business engagement, mix of skills
To generate useful predictive analytics results, predictive modeling teams need a combination of analytical and business know-how plus close ties to business users, say analytics pros and consultants. News | 10 Jan 2012
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Biggest business intelligence software stories of 2011
From the explosion of "big data" analytics to data quality issues plaguing business intelligence (BI) programs to data mining privacy concerns, there was no shortage of must-read BI stories in 2011. Photo Story | 04 Jan 2012