We’ve hit the middle of the summer season. School’s been out for weeks. Temperatures have peaked. And some businesses experience a seasonal slump. But for some, the season provides opportunity. Especially for those who are in the “business of summer” – theme parks, beaches, entertainment, etc. And many of these businesses are using ad hoc data analysis to optimize their operations.
Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. Deep learning. All buzzwords you’ve no doubt heard or read about (especially if you’re in the tech industry). And they’re often used interchangeably. So what’s the difference? Or do they all refer to the same concept? Let’s talk about the differences between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. And see how it plays into Business Intelligence. Read More
Some of the most popular movies of recent years all had something in common: they were released with context. This means they either existed within a cinematic universe (like all those Marvel movies), or they were a direct sequel to an earlier movie. This rising trend in contextual entertainment mirrors a similar trend in business: contextual analytics.
It’s Independence Day! Time for fireworks and hot dogs and picnics and parades. It’s a wonderful holiday to spend with friends and family. And here at Izenda, we especially love holidays. Why? Because holidays are data gold mines. With every holiday comes an opportunity to discover new and interesting statistics about a variety of things: food, entertainment, shopping, travel, etc. And data nerds like us just eat that stuff up.
Climate change has been a hot topic for years. But scientist Ohad Harlev has a solution. He doesn’t want us to store data in hard drives anymore. In fact, he doesn’t want us to store data at all. He wants to keep it constantly moving. At the speed of light, no less. Oh, and he wants to do this all in space. Why? Because there’s too much data on Earth, and it’s wreaking havoc on the environment.
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but technology designed to optimize human performance is becoming more prevalent every day. As the tech becomes available, it is human nature to use it for your own benefit. After all, human optimization is about getting the most out of your most precious resource: yourself. And today, there are loads of options to help you do just that. Read More
Supply chain management encompasses all activities and processes involved in moving a product from point of origin to point of consumption. As a complex system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources, the supply chain inevitably involves mountains of data on a daily basis. And with retail sales on the rise, the need to integrate a BI and ad hoc reporting tool within the supply chain has never been greater. Read More
In 2013, during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII, something happened that had never happened at a super bowl before: the power went out. For 34 minutes, the most-watched sporting event of the year was reduced to the half lit interior of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. And for fans, the worst part was no football. But for the companies that spent millions on advertisements, no commercials. But one company understood the value and importance of being reactive, especially in the social media age.
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