19
Apr

The Challenge Of Online Data

Data generated by online retail is very different, and much more difficult because the ‘inputs’ of online retail are both more numerous and more changeable. Online there are fewer upfront constraints on scope or reach. Combine this with the almost limitless possibilities for adjusting the hundreds of day-to-day activities – keyword bids, navigation, delivery charges,...
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18
Apr

HR By Numbers: Did Marissa Miss An Opportunity To Do A Google On Yahoo?

People analytics isn’t just another catch phrase. It means using data and analytics to personalize and manage each employee in order to drive superior employee outcomes. Primarily that is done by using hiring, retention, diversity, and top performer identification algorithms. Further, individual abilities and tendencies towards job loyalty, leadership, collaboration, and innovation are identified as...
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17
Apr

The Big Data Scientist Hunt

According to a survey of senior executives by Big Data consultancy NewVantage, Big Data is “top of mind for leading industry executives,” but these same executives struggle to find the right people to analyse their data. In fact, while 70% of those organisations surveyed plan to hire data scientists, 100 per cent of them said...
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