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Georgia MarianiJune 28, 2018 0

How are data visualization and analytics used in higher education?

We hear a lot about how various industries are using data visualization and analytics. But what about the education industry? The institutional research office (IR) at universities is the center for data, reports and analytics and provides decision makers with information about the university. The IR teams are working on

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Education

Analytics

David PopeJune 27, 2018 2

Analytics use cases for utilities: Assets and operations

Our company talks to utilities all over the world about the value of analytics. We help utility executives understand what the "digital utility company" looks like and share use cases to illustrate how these companies are using analytics across: assets and operations; customers; portfolio, and corporate operations (see diagram below).

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Energy & Utilities

Analytics | Internet of Things

Lee Ann DietzJune 26, 2018 6

Living in a model smart city in Cary, NC

I have lived in the Town of Cary for more than twenty years; two of my three children were born at the local WakeMed Cary Hospital. I’m a big fan of my city, or town as it prefers to be called – even though the population is over 160,000. That’s

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Analytics | Customer Intelligence

Dan MitchellJune 25, 2018 0

How are retailers using real-time analytics to improve customer experience?

Retailers don’t need to be reminded about the importance of customer experience. It’s critical – and that’s been true since the dawn of retail. But the nature of that experience has been changing at a rapid clip in recent years, due in large part to well-documented shifts in technology and

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Retail

Analytics

David PopeJune 20, 2018 0

Analytics use cases for utilities: Corporate operations

Our company talks to utilities all over the world about the value of analytics. We like to talk about "the digital utility" and break down analytics use cases across: assets and operations; customers; portfolio; and corporate operations. I plan to highlight a few analytics use cases for utilities across these four areas

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Energy & Utilities

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Charlie ChaseJune 19, 2018 0

Will artificial intelligence replace humans?

We have entered the “second machine age.” The first machine age began with the industrial revolution, which was driven primarily by technology innovation. The ability to generate massive amounts of mechanical power made humans more productive. Where the steam engine started the industrial revolution, the second machine age has taken

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Manufacturing | Retail

Analytics | Data for Good | Data Visualization

Mary OsborneJune 15, 2018 0

4 ways to visualize climate changes in the oceans and the Arctic

Many things in nature can be seen as chain reactions. When one action occurs, others follow suit. For example, atmospheric greenhouse gas levels are increasing, which leads to a warming of the oceans. As the oceans warm, weather and climate patterns across the globe are impacted because the amount of

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Analytics | Data Visualization

Frank SilvaJune 14, 2018 27

Visualizing international football data

American readers may know that the ongoing 2018 international soccer/football tournament is a big deal in other countries. But it's hard to grasp just how ubiquitous and important it is when there's no other event like it in the United States. The best way I can describe it is if the

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Sports & Entertainment

Analytics

Roger ThomasJune 14, 2018 0

Workplace culture still No. 1 challenge for manufacturers

With all the technology advancements and innovative trends driving Industry 4.0 right now, you might expect geeky topics like the Internet of Things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI) to be the hottest topics of discussion among industry leaders. Instead, many leaders are still more focused on workplace culture. And here’s

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Manufacturing

Analytics

Georgia MarianiJune 13, 2018 0

The key to success in college sports? Analytics.

What do the New York Mets, the Orlando Magic and the Boston Bruins all have in common? They all use SAS analytics to gain deeper insights into athlete recruitment, retention, performance, safety and more. And after seeing the success teams like these have had using analytics, collegiate sports are turning

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