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October 17, 2018
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Oct'18
Nationwide sees ups, downs with self-service Tableau tools
Tableau provides users at insurer Nationwide with a versatile, self-service analytics platform. But the IT team faces some challenges with the self-service software.
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October 12, 2018
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Looker 6 update adds analytics applications to BI tool
With Looker 6, users of the BI platform can now access packaged applications that are designed for uses such as web analytics and digital marketing analytics.
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October 04, 2018
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Oct'18
Cloudera-Hortonworks merger narrows Hadoop users' options
Hadoop users will have fewer choices as big data rivals Cloudera and Hortonworks unite. But the new company may be more competitive with AWS and Google.
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October 01, 2018
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Oct'18
IBM pushes automation, NLP in Cognos Analytics 11.1 update
Cognos Analytics' new features include an AI assistant that responds in natural language, predictive analytics capabilities and tools for better data storytelling.
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3 ways to make machine learning in business more effective
Dun & Bradstreet analytics exec Nipa Basu offers three tips on how to integrate machine learning tools into business processes to help drive better decision-making. Continue Reading
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Convert unstructured data to structured data with machine learning
With access to powerful compute power and advances in machine learning, unstructured data is becoming easier and cheaper for businesses to turn into usable sources of insight. Continue Reading
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AI for analytics augments and bolsters business intelligence
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AI in contact centers offers agents behavioral analytics
Contact center AI offers tools to help agents provide better customer service through behavioral analytics. But AI may also present some privacy concerns. Continue Reading
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Cloud buoys data microservices -- for on-premises systems, too
Data in a microservices architecture is percolating anew. This news analysis looks at IBM Cloud Private for Data and other means to harmonize data in public and private locations. Continue Reading
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Automated predictive analytics tools spawn wannabe scientists
They don't own the same depth of data science skills, but automated predictive analytics tools hatch a new breed of 'data scientists' who can produce actionable predictive models. Continue Reading
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How AI for IT operations improves VDI management
Enterprise AI tools help IT pros improve VDI management by providing accurate estimates of resource requirements, root cause analysis of issues and more. Continue Reading
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What-if business planning simulation at its predictive best
Simulating timely and accurate business scenarios can be an essential competitive weapon for predicting the performance, pitfalls and benefits of strategic initiatives. Continue Reading
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UCSD graduates to advanced analytics with SAP HANA platform
The University of California, San Diego implemented an SAP HANA platform that uses advanced analytics and machine learning to run operations and help students graduate on time. Continue Reading
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The threats of AI must be taken seriously to prevent harm
The risks of AI use are growing as the technology becomes more pervasive. Rather than laugh off the threats, businesses should move to mitigate them before they become headaches. Continue Reading
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Four first steps for customer data management
Forrester's Mike Gualtieri details how to develop a unified plan to manage customer data that gives business users what they need to manage CRM programs. Continue Reading
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Combination of blockchain and AI makes models more transparent
Blockchain technology could play an important role in helping enterprises develop more explainable AI applications, something that is frequently lacking today. Continue Reading