In-memory platform delivers faster operational intelligence


Until recently big data tools have been used to provide detailed analysis of large, stored data sets, but there's now increasing demand from industries such as eCommerce and financial services to have instant analysis on live data.
To meet this demand, in-memory computing specialist ScaleOut Software is launching a new version of its StateServer product which offers continuous and instant access to fast-changing data for large enterprises with ever increasing application workloads.
Bringing machine learning to the masses [Q&A]


Big businesses are increasingly recognizing the potential of data science and machine learning. Until recently, however, it hasn't been readily available to smaller organizations and individuals.
But now companies like Amazon and Google are beginning to make machine learning available more widely. Is this the start of a new trend? What will it mean for businesses, and will we see the rise of a new generation of ‘citizen data scientists’?
New solution uses data to improve IT service quality


Businesses generally want IT management solutions that offer a complete overview regardless of the underlying platforms that produce it.
Atlanta-based OpsDataStore is addressing this need by launching its new big data back end for all IT management data.
Facebook is receiving more government data requests than ever before


The time has rolled around once again for Facebook to release its twice-yearly report about government data requests. It will perhaps come as little surprise that in the current atmosphere of surveillance and privacy concerns that in the first half of 2015 Facebook received more government data requests than ever before.
The latest figures show that the number of data requests has jumped by 18 percent to 41,214. There was also a massive increase in the number of pieces of content that were taken down or 'restricted' for violating local laws -- a rise of 112 percent. Facebook reiterated previous assertions that it does not provide backdoor access to governments, and reveals that the US is by far the leading requester of data.
Adobe announces private data marketplace


Adobe today announced Audience Marketplace, a new data exchange in Adobe Audience Manager, the company’s data management platform (DMP).
Audience Marketplace is a private data marketplace that connects advertisers and content publishers to buy and sell second and third-party data faster and with more simplicity. The data exchange also enables companies to scale their high-value audience segments for personalized and targeted content across marketing channels.
Looker makes Google BigQuery available across the enterprise


Whilst most organizations recognize the importance of big data, the tools needed to obtain value from it are often complex and unweildy.
To make it easy for companies to build an organization-wide data analytics platform, business analytics specialist Looker is launching Looker Blocks for the Google BigQuery cloud analytics service.
Human element is key to effective use of analytics


While most organizations are primarily focused on technology and tools, it's people who translate data and insights from analytics into business outcomes.
This is a key finding of a new report by Forbes Insights and professional services organization EY which shows that people and culture are critical to realizing business value from data and analytics.
ExtraHop brings the power of search to network data


IT teams are able to collect more real-time data than ever before, but there's a difference between gathering information and being able to do something useful with it.
Wire data analytics specialist ExtraHop is launching the fifth generation of its big data analytics platform, complete with a new search appliance aimed at giving businesses fast, reliable insights into their operations.
IBM goes into the weather business -- no, really


IBM’s artificial intelligence computer Watson is expanding into the weather forecast territory. According to the company, it is buying The Weather Company’s B2B, mobile and cloud-based web properties, including WSI, weather.com, Weather Underground and The Weather Company brand.
The TV segment -- The Weather Channel -- will not be acquired by IBM, but will license weather forecast data and analytics from IBM under a long-term contract, the company added.
How data is changing your life


Not so long ago collecting data required considerable effort. You had to measure and count things, then turn that raw information into useful data by inputting it into some sort of model. It was time consuming and took time to produce results.
Now there are millions of everyday devices collecting data, and lower storage costs mean that more of it can be retained and used to spot historical trends. This shift in how data is gathered, stored and analyzed is starting to have a significant effect.
Machine learning solution helps to fight fraud


Data is an essential part of combating and preventing fraud, but many organizations lack the data science and engineering teams needed to allow them to exploit the information they have effectively.
Big data company Feedzai is launching its new Data Science Studio software that uses artificially intelligent, machine-based learning to help prevent fraud.
CFOs seek the truth through big data


Chief financial officers (CFOs) want their company data to provide accurate insights and actionable business transformation.
This is one of the findings of a new survey by specialists in cloud corporate performance management Adaptive Insights. The global survey of 435 CFOs focuses on data analytics trends, business collaboration strategies, the top financial mistakes most companies make and 2016 plans and predictions.
Commvault releases next generation open data platform


Managing data in increasingly fast-paced business environments is a major challenge for companies. The latest release from data protection and information management specialist Commvault is seeking to address this with new levels of openness and flexibility.
The powerful combination of Commvault Software, the Commvault Data Platform and a range of professional services and support gives enterprises of all sizes the ability to open up new opportunities to reduce legacy spend, be released from vendor lock-in, find pathways to more modern environments, and drive new efficiencies and speed in their IT operations.
Teradata releases the power of IoT data


The number of connected devices is increasing rapidly and producing large amounts of data. Extracting value from that data and gaining useful business insights from it though is a complex process.
Big data applications company Teradata is announcing two new software products that empower business users to uncover and operationalize the insights hidden within Internet of Things (IoT) data.
Platform enhancements seek to unlock the power of big data


Businesses today have access to more data about their operations and their customers than ever before, but often that data is an underused resource.
Business intelligence company GoodData today announces new platform enhancements aimed at unlocking the value of data and widely distributing analytics to the people who are making business decisions on a daily basis.
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