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	Latest Comments 5/23/2013 7:12:43 AM Michael Ross Here is a case study of a large retailer that is using a decision intelligent tool to enhance business profitability. Have a look at the video too. Every company, no matter of their size should... Blogs 4 Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home James M. Connolly, US Correspondent, 5/21/2013 Comment now If you look at the information that could be associated with a single household system or appliance, the data store isn't huge, but viewed in the aggregate -- all systems in all houses in all towns -- the impact on energy efficiency can be tremendous. Most recent post, Ariella, 5/22/2013 8:17:54 PM @technetronics, interesting idea. Of course, that's only necessary if the occupants... 15 Doing the Thinking for You Michael Ross, Chief Scientist, eCommera, 5/20/2013 Comment now With the explosion in multichannel commerce, retailers and brands already know they need to respond faster than ever to changes in consumer behavior. And in the push to drive innovation and find new cost savings, more businesses are recognizing the untapped potential of their data. Most recent post, Michael Ross, 5/23/2013 7:12:43 AM Here is a case study of a large retailer that is using a decision intelligent tool... 8 Evolving Perspectives on What 'Big' Data Is Saul Sherry, Editor, 5/9/2013 Comment now Is "big data" too broad a term for what businesses are trying to achieve with it? It's possible, as the emphasis switches not just from end-user to end-user, but from vendor to vendor, too. Most recent post, AlphaEdge, 5/14/2013 9:36:27 AM Capabilities of handling unstrucured data together with strucutured data, and large... 20 Big Data or Running Water? Lindsay Clark, Freelance Writer, 5/8/2013 Comment now Big data is promising a management transformation, with those performing best breaking away from the rest. But you need to get some perspective before jumping in with both feet. Most recent post, Ariella, 5/21/2013 11:16:19 AM @SharCo exactly. The data can serve as a map to check that you are on course, but... 18 Want to Move Off the Big Data Information Grid? Robert Plant, Associate Professor, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 5/8/2013 Comment now State-run big data projects are in the news. CISPA and the IRS are trying to monitor our personal data and build big data solutions at the national level. The FBI, MI6, Mossad, and the Russian SVR, among other intelligence agencies, exchange information with one another through technology services such as the NSA and GCHQ. Most recent post, Daniel Gutierrez, 5/14/2013 12:53:43 PM @Saul, Gibson's concept of cyberspace, or what others call the "Matrix" is slowly... 18 Will Big Data Make Me Pretty, Rich, or Funny? Chris Taylor, Director of Marketing, TIBCO Software, 5/2/2013 Comment now Big data is a polarizing topic whenever it comes up in discussions -- which is often. Like any hot trend, the combination of excitement, ignorance, and opportunism creates noise that leads to a healthy amount of skepticism, cynicism, and a few other isms as well. Most recent post, Debera Harward, 5/8/2013 5:41:17 AM Usually organisations have soo much data with them that they themselves cant handle... 9 Big Data of Birding Daniel D. Gutierrez, Data Scientist, 5/2/2013 Comment now The effects of big data have touched many areas of human endeavor in a relatively short period of time, so I wasn't completely surprised to learn how it has affected another quaint little segment of society -- birding enthusiasts. Most recent post, Saul Sherry, 5/7/2013 12:15:23 PM You should tweet that one out @TheSocialPitt... oh lord, this is getting worse. 10 Suppliers Get Ready to Ride a Big Data Wave James M. Connolly, US Correspondent, 4/30/2013 Comment now Having built out and marketed a big data platform long before big data became a buzzword -- 12 years ago, in fact -- placed MarkLogic Corp. in a pretty good position, and it has resulted in a $25 million investment now that interest in big data is really big. Most recent post, MDMConsult, 5/7/2013 8:23:06 AM @legalcio Agreed. It should allow the organization to adopt best business practices... 32 What Does Big Data Say About Sleep Needs & Space Missions to Mars? Susan Fourtané, Science & Technology Writer, 4/26/2013 Comment now Anyone who has experienced insomnia, or any other form of sleep disorder, knows that having a good night's sleep allows you to function properly with a rested body, good mood, and an alert mind the next day. Indeed, both quality and quantity of our sleep have a great influence in our bodies, especially in the nervous system and the mind. Most recent post, a.saji, 5/15/2013 10:49:12 AM @Susan: Plus most importantly the risk is not thee anymore. So then you can try... 7 Why Your Big Data Project Needs the Balanced Scorecard Jeff Morris, VP Product Marketing, Actuate Corp., 4/25/2013 Comment now It's the 20th anniversary of the famous Balanced Scorecard -- that popular and familiar analysis technique designed to translate your organization's mission statement and overall business strategy into quantifiable goals, and help managers monitor progress in achieving them. Most recent post, kiran, 4/30/2013 9:39:11 PM @legalcio - You're right, time is money here. It seems customer involvement from... 13 The Data Within: Babies & Exhibitions Mike Lata, Freelance Writer, 4/22/2013 Comment now Beyond apps analyzing our data to target ads in our direction, some allow us to analyze data for our own benefit. Most recent post, technetronic, 4/29/2013 10:44:28 AM For me, the biggest inaccuracies are that it only analyzes behavior on the computer,... Next 5 blogs + All blogs All blogs most commented 15 Doing the Thinking for You Michael Ross, Chief Scientist, eCommera, 5/20/2013 4 Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home James M. Connolly, US Correspondent, 5/21/2013 most commented last month 41 Bridging the Gap to the Goal With Educational Data Ariella Brown, Technology Blogger, 4/12/2013 Video Blogs Big Data in Use: ... 7 comments Big Data in Use: OpenSignal 3 comments More Video Blogs Message Boards 5/23/2013 7:12:43 AM Re: Doing the documentation: Here is a case study of a large retailer that is using a decision intelligent tool to enhance business profitability. Have a look at the video too. Every company, no matter of their size should use data to understand business needs. http:... Michael Ross on Doing the Thinking for You 5/22/2013 8:17:54 PM Re: Community action: @technetronics, interesting idea. Of course, that's only necessary if the occupants of the home haven't broadcast their vacation plans to the whole world on social media with Instagram pictures of what they've seen and FourSquare location updates... Ariella on Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home 5/22/2013 6:09:35 PM Re: Letting humans make the big decisions: SharCo, i totally agree with you although data plays very important role in running business but it is humans who need data to improve their business .Although there are many software running at the backend for extracting reports from the data... Debera Harward on Doing the Thinking for You 5/22/2013 5:32:55 AM Re: Doing the documentation: Even if big data can't help predictive analysis to occur in some cases like with something unpredictable, it can make it more predictible by eliminating variables or outcomes that would be consideed without looking at the data sets in question.... Mike Lata on Doing the Thinking for You 5/21/2013 9:59:26 PM Re: Letting humans make the big decisions: @ smkinoshita Agreed. The dependance of machines on humans stands. Another example to this is that despite organizations have smart systems deployed, employees prefer using manually generated reports. It is human that can extract the maximum... WaqasAltaf on Doing the Thinking for You 5/21/2013 9:54:41 PM Re: Doing the documentation: Yes Saul. That's true as many employees of b and c level will completely delegate their tasks to the machine without overseeing it or judging the decisions made by it. Then from other perspective, these are also the employees who are likely... WaqasAltaf on Doing the Thinking for You 5/21/2013 6:35:27 PM Re: Community action: There's a lot to be said about keeping providers honest, but I won't go there. Systemic energy responsiveness is another opportunity for us to avoid energy problems and to increase our overall efficiency. Such a system will have to be secure,... technetronic on Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home 5/21/2013 6:25:40 PM Re: Doing the documentation: I like the idea of small retailers believing that they can gain from data-driven insights, too. @michaelross, what are current use cases of small retailers using data? Wired says that even small retailers can use data to build a "consistent,... technetronic on Doing the Thinking for You 5/21/2013 11:44:13 AM Re: Community action: I'd expect most energy companies are a short leap away from this technology and using Big Data to drive it. I'm wondering, however, how many homes need to be retrofitted with the correct thermostats, sensors, etc. Lots of old homes... legalcio on Small Steps in Using Big Data in the Smart Home 5/21/2013 11:16:19 AM Re: Decisions Using Big Data: @SharCo exactly. The data can serve as a map to check that you are on course, but you have to have a destination in mind to begin with. Ariella on Big Data or Running Water? 5/21/2013 11:14:31 AM Re: Doing the documentation: I know there are many who think of big data and believe that only large companies or firms have the capacity to gather, analyze, and use it. However, this isn't the case. I myself would like to see smaller retailers take advantage of big data.... SharCo on Doing the Thinking for You 5/21/2013 11:13:15 AM Re: Letting humans make the big decisions: I agree that humans are the only ones who have the capability to truly make a smart and educated decision. 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Saul Sherry
Big Data in Use: GoSquared
3|25|13 | 1:48 | (7) comments

Continuing our series of interviews with businesses leveraging big data, we talk to James Gill, CEO of GoSquared.

GoSquared offers real-time web analytics, using big data technologies to surface the analytical data that counts. Marketing managers and IT departments benefit from GoSquared's ability to pick out the most actionable insights as they happen.

Saul Sherry
Big Data in Use: OpenSignal's Telecommunications Solution
3|18|13 | 1:46 | (3) comments

In the first of a series of interviews with business leaders who leverage big data, we talk to James Robinson, CTO and co-founder of OpenSignal.

OpenSignal combines big data technologies and sensor data from mobile phones to give insight to both mobile consumers and telecommunications giants. Robinson is also a contributing writer on Big Data Republic.