Smarter Analytics

2013-01-11
By James Kobielus The "Dilbert" comic strip is the funniest mirror we have to the foibles of the high-tech world. Scott Adams, who used to be in the info tech biz before taking up cartooning, is obviously paying close attention to the post-modern absurdities...

2012-12-18
  Guest post from James Kobielus, Big Data Evangelist Follow James on Twitter: @jameskobielus   One of my favorite activities is exploring how big data can make people's lives better. High-quality, affordable, universally available

2012-11-01
We all need an attitude adjustment when it comes to analytics.   According to Nate Silver , keynote speaker at IBM’s recent Information on Demand (IOD) conference, New York Times contributor, and author of the...

2012-10-23
 

2012-10-17
In June, we asked the very important question, how does big data affect our world?       In industries throughout the world, executives recognize the need to learn more about how to exploit big data. In fact, 28 percent of...

2012-09-24
I was in Oslo a couple of weeks ago taking time out from a family holiday to speak at a technical conference.

2012-09-17
  Analytics is a deciding factor that determines whether organizations succeed or fail. Those able to effectively manage, store and tap information for game-changing insights can capitalize on virtually endless opportunities. Those who cannot master...

2012-09-14
  By Anuj Marfatia, Senior Market Manager, IBM Predictive Analytics Solutions Marketing   As a proud, new father, I often find myself quite awake in the early hours of the day.   Sometimes I’m rocking the cradle, holding...

2012-09-05
We are often told of the importance of exercise to overall health. Stretching, cardio and strengthening exercises each contributes to maintaining a fit physique. Inthe context of healthy data...

2012-09-05
  Guest post from Jeffrey Arn   In my mind, IBM Watson represented a sentient super computer.   That’s what I thought when I was selected for one of 17 internships among almost 1,400 applicants to work with the IBM Watson team...

2012-08-13
In a previous post , I introduced the viewpoint that selecting the right infrastructure to perform analytical tasks is key to an organisation's ability to deliver business results. Let us explore this thought further with reference to a specific client...

2012-08-09
Derechos, Droughts, Hottest July on Record, Shattered High Temp Records, Greenland Ice Sheet Melts .     Just what is going on with the weather these days?   Is this weather really abnormal or does it just seem to be that way? Is this part of...

2012-07-20
 

2012-07-20
  Something has been bothering me for a number of weeks now, and it's just come into sharp focus.   I've recently been working with some colleagues to address some system performance challenges at a client. I have no idea who designed the...

2012-07-13
There is a lot of tempting data out there! Both within the enterprise and in public spaces, all sorts of interesting looking information is increasingly available. Sometimes it's just so tempting to gather everything that looks interesting whether or not you...