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Skills for data-driven careers
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Big Data Demystified
The Financial Times Press has just published Big Data Demystified, a book written for business executives. In this book, Dr. David Stephenson, who has led several international analytics programs (including for both eBay and Axel Springer), starts by describing the fundamentals of big data and then dedicates the remainder of the book to describing how to practically use big data within an organisation, including how to set an analytics strategy, choose technologies, and recruit appropriate roles. The book is now available in both print and electronic format and was selected as March business book of the month by WHSmith Travel.

“This is the book we’ve been missing: big data explained without the complexity.”
Marc Salomon, Professor in Decision Sciences and Dean at University of Amsterdam Business School

"I have never come across a book that is so full of practical advice, actionable examples and helpful explanations."
Tobias Wann CEO of @Leisure Group, an Axel Springer subsidiary

Weekly Highlights

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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This Week in Data

Getting to Base Camp: A Conversation with Pete Williams on the Mistakes Made in AI Implementation

Machine learning and AI are the latest technologies transforming business — carrying on from digitization and big data. It is difficult, however, to pull apart the hype from implementation and distinguish the realities from the marketing jargon. Pete Williams is a “data evangelist” who works with companies to get them

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The Role of Big Data and Mobile Apps in Healthcare

For those with chronic health issues or life-threatening illnesses, the line of specialists and procedures can seem endless. Moreover, each time a new practitioner or clinic is visited, the patient is required to fill in long and complicated forms – especially if a medical insurance is involved. It’s now clear

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Blockchain is the Great Equalizer for Predictive Analytics

Data science has taken an enormous stride forward in a relatively brief period of time. The field of data analytics, specifically, has widened with the integration of computer technology, and more recently with the use of machine learning and AI algorithms. The field is now a major component for several

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Frictionless Data: Why Ease and Portability Are More Important Than Ever

In the field of data, ease of access and portability are becoming increasingly important. Businesses need to utilize data to remain competitive; meaning, they must have quick, real-time access to their data. Now more than ever, accessing this data can mean the difference between competition being one step ahead or

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Cambridge Analytica Scandal Marks a Shakeup of the Big Data Landscape

The Cambridge Analytica story is starting to take over the news cycle, as the public learns just how the Trump campaign and its donors used Facebook ads to create a massive sociopolitical shakeup. Facebook has come under extreme scrutiny about what went wrong when it came to protecting our data

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An Introduction to Markov Chains Using R

Analytics has become an integral part of our daily lives. We don’t even realize how analytics is driving our decisions, our activities, our interests, our shopping behavior and more. Companies are using analytics to identify potential acquisition opportunities, their future market performances, customer behavior and many other areas. One such

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Upcoming Events

Big Data, Paris v 7.0

Join us for an evening of exciting talks from Data Science Industry leaders and experts, followed by enough time for a few beers, pizza and networking. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Schedule 7:00 – 7:15 PM: Registration 7:15 – 7:35 PM: Elena Poughia, MD at Dataconomy Media ~~ Ex Machina:

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