Winning Championships with Big Data?
When I talk to people about big data and data analytics I try to tailor the message to their experience level. For example, if I’m talking to data
Hadoop and Big Data
You don't need Hadoop for big data, but it is a great fit. Hadoop provides the underlying platform for analyzing very large data sets at scale.
Why Convergence?
Convergence delivers fast, efficient implementation of processing power, storage, and networking in a contained system that can be managed together.
Foto Friday – Gazelle Eating
I captured this Gazelle at the Minnesota State Zoo a few weeks ago. Captured with a Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L handheld.
The Future of IT is a Converged Future
Converged systems allow organizations to easily scale processing power, storage, and functionality to meet future data center needs.
Important Skills for the Data Scientist
What are the important skills for a data scientist?
Foto Friday – Flamingo at the Como Zoo
Captured this Flamingo at the Como Zoo in St Paul MN last week. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L.
Foto Friday – Orangutan
Orangutan at the Como Zoo in St Paul MN Captured this orangutan at the Como Zoo in St Paul MN last week. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L.
Foto Friday – Flamingo Giving Me the Evil Eye
I captured this flamingo at the Tulsa Zoo. It didn't s eem like she liked having her photo taken. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L.
Interactive Analytics – A Tool for Opening Up Your Data
Using modern day interactive analytics systems allows organizations to analyze and visualize their data in a very dynamic manner
Foto Friday – Bison on the Tall Grass Prairie
I captured this Bison in the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska OK. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L handheld.
Another Great Blue
Another Great Blue Heron. Captured at Lake Sahoma in the Tulsa metroplex. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L.
Foto Friday – Egret coming in for a landing
Captured this Egret coming in for a landing on the banks of the Arkansas River. Taken with Canon 7D and Canon 400mm 5.6 L handheld.
The Insurance Industry and Big Data
Insurance companies are using big data and social media analytics to make more informed pricing decisions. Here is what that means for the industry.
Big Data, Icebergs and Janitor Work
Make sure you're OK with doing 'janitor work'. Make sure you're OK spending most of your time working on the unseen pieces of the iceberg.
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