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Alyssa FarrellMay 11, 2016 0

Machine Learning: An invited guest to the IoT party?

Research indicates that IoT and Machine Learning are more valuable to utilities when used in combination but there are hurdles to overcome first. Machine learning and IoT will enable utilities to better realize the next generation of the power grid: a distributed system with power flows among millions of things

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Data for Good | Internet of Things

Marcia Elaine WalkerApril 27, 2016 7

Filtering the signal from the noise: The lifesaving value of experience when analytics matter

The expletive leapt from the lips of the orthopedic surgeon as he entered my hospital room. He was swathed in a green gown, purple gloves, and a white surgical mask – for his protection, not mine. He was clearly upset. “What, exactly, does $#@! mean?” I asked. “It means you’re

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Health Care | Manufacturing

Data Management | Internet of Things

Alan LipsonApril 20, 2016 0

Don’t let anything come between you and your customers – except IoT sensors

When something comes between you and your customers – like not having product in-stock or providing offers that aren't relevant to the customer – it causes delays and makes it harder to complete transactions in a satisfying way. But, an inexpensive sensor, beacon or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag placed

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Retail

Internet of Things

Charlie ChaseApril 19, 2016 0

The Digital Revolution: Crossing the digital divide is changing the Supply Chain Landscape

The digital revolution has affected all aspects of business, including supply chains. The Internet of Things (IoT), with its network of devices embedded with sensors is now connecting the consumer to the factory. Technologies such as RFID, GPS, event stream processing (ESP) and analytics are combining to help companies to transform their existing

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Data Visualization | Internet of Things

Mark WilkinsonMarch 29, 2016 0

UK companies to benefit by £322 billion from big data and IoT – don’t miss out!

In 2012, the value of big data equity in the UK was estimated at £12 billion a year or 0.7 percent of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Four years flew by and the second report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) puts the opportunity at £46

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Manufacturing

Data Management | Internet of Things

Bill DavisMarch 15, 2016 0

Your streaming analytics questions answered here and at #StrataHadoop

Streaming analytics is a red hot topic in many industries. As the Internet of Things continues to grow, the ability to process and analyze data from new sources like sensors, mobile phones, and web clickstreams will set you apart from your competition. Event stream processing is a popular way to

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Internet of Things

Alison BolenFebruary 26, 2016 1

Ten IoT articles to catch you up on the latest trend

Companies in nearly every industry – from retailers and manufacturers to commercial airlines and health care providers – are all waking up to the opportunities in the Internet of Things. If you're still trying to understand how analyzing IoT data could benefit your business, read a few of the articles

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Internet of Things

Stuart RoseFebruary 25, 2016 0

What is big data for insurance?

In a recent blog I wrote about how big data is a game changer for the insurance industry. But the question that is often asked “What is big data”? Many people associate big data with the 4 V’s: Volume – The sheer size of data that is produced. Velocity –

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Internet of Things

Lee Ann DietzFebruary 25, 2016 0

The Internet of Things in transportation

In transportation, when an asset is standing still, it is losing money. The same can be said for your business strategy: when you are standing still, you are not innovating or taking advantage of new ways to enhance efficiency or drive profitability. This is true in all industries. In the

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Internet of Things

David PopeFebruary 1, 2016 0

Major electrical utility challenges for 2016 (and how analytics can help)

I recently read an article about the major challenges electric utilities are facing in 2016, and I thought: "Wow, those challenges can be answered in so many ways..." Utilities are dealing with an onslaught of issues which can no longer be ignored or put off because they're all high priority and interrelated. But

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