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Skills for data-driven careers
The integration of data science and business strategy has created a demand for professionals who can make data-driven decisions that propel their organizations forward. You can build the essential analysis and leadership skills needed for careers in today's data-driven world in Northwestern’s online Master of Science in Data Science program. You'll learn from a distinguished faculty of industry experts currently working in the field. Choose from a range of specializations to suit your goals and prepare for key roles in today’s data-driven world. Find out more here.

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

Dear data enthusiasts,

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Your Dataconomy Team

This Week in Data

How Data Exhaust Can Be Leveraged To Benefit Your Company

Big data has become nearly ubiquitous among companies in every company – if they’re not using it, they’re thinking about it. In one 2017 survey, 53% of companies were using big data in their business strategy. Most big data programs are focused on certain types of data. These essential data

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Nano Coin: Is Block Lattice Better Than Blockchain?

Nano (formerly RaiBlocks) is a digital cryptocurrency that runs the directed acyclic graph algorithm. Nano aims at providing a platform that offers users instant transactions with zero-fee charges. To achieve this, Nano uses its unique technology called “block lattice.” In this novel technological approach, every account on the Nano network

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Blockchain Creates Profits Where There Were None Before

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have come to be viewed as great equalizers. Cryptocurrencies do away with the institutionalized financial power structures currently in place, and instead focus on providing access to services for a larger population without any barriers to entry. Similarly, companies use blockchain to create applications that bypass existing

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Mind Your Internet Manners: When, Where and How to Crawl for Data

A wealth of information, an ocean of data – and more funny cat videos than you could watch in a lifetime. The internet is all that and more, at the service of humanity that seeks to know more, do more and be more than ever before. Much of that data

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10 Tips for Avoiding an Alternative Data Hangover

More than 80% of the world’s data is unstructured. Investors in the financial industry are now having to confront the challenge of managing a large volume of data in this unstructured format, assembling in-house data scientists, engineers and IT staff who can transform it into insights. As you might imagine, this

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How the Solution To Bitcoin’s Scaling Problem Could Change Your Networks

It’s impossible to discuss cryptocurrency without at least mentioning Bitcoin. It is, after all, the functional forefather of the cryptocurrency space. It’s the currency that everyone thinks about when you mention crypto, and the one by which virtually every other contender in the field is measured. It also has a

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Upcoming Events

Big Data, Frankfurt 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 – Introduction Talk by Carolin Wagner and Konstantin Bondarev, Dataconomy’s Brand

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Big Data, Washington DC v 2.0

Join us for an evening of exciting talks from Data Science Industry leaders and experts, followed by enough time for a few beers, nibbles and networking. Event Schedule 7:00 – 7:15: Registration 7:15 – 7:30 PM: Elena Poughia, MD at Dataconomy Media ~~ Ex Machina: Artificial Creativity ~~ 7:30 – 8:05 PM: Akmal Chaudhri,

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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: Registration 7:15 – 7:25 PM: Introduction Talk by Hara Kanatsouli Events Marketing Manager at Data Natives

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