
Big Data at Work: Dispelling the Myths, Uncovering the Opportunities

But at the end of the day, analysts and data scientists will simply be exploring new and unthinkably large data sets to uncover valuable trends and patterns as they have always done. For
Bill Franks • Taming The Big Data Tidal Wave: Finding Opportunities in Huge Data Streams with Advanced Analytics (Wiley and SAS Business Series)
Business AI mines these databases for hidden correlations that often escape the naked eye and human brain. It draws on all the historic decisions and outcomes within an organization and uses labeled data to train an algorithm that can outperform even the most experienced human practitioners. That’s because humans normally make predictions on the ba
... See moreKai-Fu Lee • AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
The implications are significant. An experienced mechanical engineer is no longer required to predict engine failures. An experienced physician is no longer required to predict the onset of diabetes in a patient. A geological engineer is no longer required to predict oil well placement for optimal production. These can all be learned from data by t
... See moreThomas M. Siebel • Digital Transformation: Survive and Thrive in an Era of Mass Extinction
Utilizing such information in a scalable analytics environment enables moving beyond purchasing insights about customers and into individual intentions, purchase decision processes, and preferences.