Benchmarks ended in the red zone on Friday dragged by a fall in the bio-tech stocks and futures and options expiration. Investors also had to focus on the latest developments in the Crimea region. However, the indices ended the week with modest gains.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall […]
Social Media AnalysisPosted by John WinkleOne of the most valuable insights gained from social listening is sentiment surrounding your brand. What do people like about your products and services? What ticks them off? What do they not care about? Where is sentiment about your brand headed? What do these same people think about your competitors?Accurate analysis can provide a wealth […]
Our Structure Data speakers are building the infrastructure that will run the applications of the next decade, establishing partnerships that will change the face of how big data is interpreted and utilized, and they are foreseeing trends that most of us read about. From startup to enterprise, these trailblazers are worth taking note of. Here are three you shouldn’t miss […]
US stocks soared on Tuesday as fears of confrontation between Russia and Ukraine subsided. The S&P 500 jumped the most this year to reach a record high after Russian President Vladimir Putin said there he saw no need to use armed forces in Crimea for the moment. Following this news, investors were confident enough to invest in equities rather than […]
Big Data, capitalized for emphasis and hype, is all the rage in every industry. Healthcare is no exception. Companies and investors are betting big on the power of data. Healthcare produces a lot of data that is growing exponentially, so it’s ripe for reaping the benefits of its unification and analysis. I’ve heard a lot of descriptions for Big Data. […]
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen’s pledge to keep interest rates low led benchmarks sharply higher on Tuesday. Yellen also said the central bank will continue with tapering of the market-friendly economic stimulus plan. Yesterday’s gains extended benchmarks’ bullish run into the fourth day, the longest one this year.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]
If the January Barometer is any guide, stocks could be in for a rough 2014. The 2013 gain of over 29% in the S&P 500 and the gain of over 26% in the Dow Jones Industrial Average may have simply pulled forward most of the expected gains that could be had in 2014. The Dow is now close to being […]
Smartphone app visualises two similar running routes
I am obsessed with my running app. Last week obsession became frustration verging on throw-the-phone-on-the-floor anger. Wednesday’s lunchtime 5km run was pretty good, almost back up […]
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Part two of an interview series with Mark Braunstein, Director of the Health Systems Institute at Georgia Tech, and columnist at InformationWeek. A decade or so ago only a very few professionals used the term Logistics, yet it very quickly moved from an IT and Operations handle into the boardroom. Dr. Braunstein explains how data logistics […]
Print PDFThe Oxford University knows how to take Big Data forward and recently started with a new initiative, which is funded by the Li Ka Shing Foundation. The Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Information and Discovery connects Big Data and latest technologies to make new discoveries. The centre brings together two different themes; research in Big Data and the […]
