Percent of BI deployments in the cloud more than doubles in two years

About one third of new business intelligence deployments in the last two years have been on cloud-based platforms, more than double the percent of BI projects undertaken on cloud platforms two years ago.

Pure Storage launches cloud data management suite for AWS in hybrid play

Pure Storage is launching its software on AWS to run natively and bridge on-premises deployments. Think hybrid infrastructure to hybrid applications on multiple cloud.

7 Lessons That Will Teach You All You Need To Know About Machine Learning

Before discussing the ways in which you can learn all you need to know about machine learning, we would like to discuss what the subject matter actually is. Machine learning is essentially teaching a computer how to make decisions with the help of relevant data. It is very important for the computer to be able to understand patterns without being fully programmed.

Can Predictive Analytics Help Improve Your Instagram Strategy?

I have wrote extensively on the benefits of using predictive analytics and other big data technologies in marketing. One of the topics I have barely touched on is the benefits of using predictive analytics in Instagram, and how it can help you improve your Instagram strategy. I felt like it was important to discuss it in this piece, because Instagram is becoming a more important marketing vehicle than ever.

THE AI DISRUPTION BUNDLE: The guide to understanding how artificial intelligence is impacting the world (AMZN, AAPL, GOOGL)

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What To Know About The Impact of Data Quality and Quantity In AI

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as “good data”and “bad data” — especially when it comes to AI. To be more specific, just having data available isn’t enough: There’s a distinction worth making between “useful” and “not-so-useful” data. Sometimes data must be discarded on sight because of how or where it got collected, signs of inaccuracy or forgery and other red flags.

Uber joins Linux Foundation, cementing commitment to open-source tools

Uber announced today at the 2018 Uber Open Summit that it was joining the Linux Foundation as a Gold Member, making a firm commitment to using and contributing to open-source tools. Uber CTO Thuan Pham sees the Linux Foundation as a place for companies like his to nurture and develop open-source projects. “Open source technology is the backbone of many of Uber’s core services and as we continue to mature, these solutions will become ever more important,” he said in a blog post announcing the partnership.

HPE brings InfoSight’s predictive analytics to HPE servers

InfoSight, which gathers operational intelligence from infrastructure to offer predictions and suggestions, was previously only available on storage.

6 Business Intelligence Trends to Watch For in 2019

The goal of business intelligence (BI) is to thoughtfully and purposefully collect and analyze past information to support an organization and make better decisions about it. As the new year approaches, 2019 business intelligence trends are creating a buzz. Even though the reason why companies engage in business intelligence remains relatively consistent from year to year, the ways those establishments go about it differ over time.

The Growing Importance of Big Data in the Pharmaceutical Industry

My colleagues have raised many valid points about the evolving role of big data in the healthcare industry. Most of the focus is on the role of big data in healthcare delivery at hospitals and clinics. However, there is a very important reason that big data is needed in the pharmaceutical industry as well. A 2013 report from James Cattell at McKinsey states that big data can add $100 billion in value to the pharmaceutical industry by improving research and development.