Smart meters need smart systems, not a better user interface
This article on CNET caught my eye this morning: Study: Smart meters need better user interface. I am always interested…
The future and trends of Text Analytics
I recently attended a GATE seminar on the University of Sheffield. Having used GATE for quite some time now, i…
How to Improve Predictive Accuracy? (Part 1)
“Prediction is difficult, especially about the future.” - Yogi Berra (a baseball catcher) One model or multiple models? Several articles…
Winning the first game in a baseball series: a harbinger, or not?
For those not familiar with the major-league baseball in the US (and despite living here for more than 10 years,…
SAS and Socialytics
SAS, a leader in business analytics, recently launched a new offering targeted around gaining business insight into the social web.…
New data streams expose world’s hidden history
Loved yesterday's Times story about the archeologists uncovering a vast new Mayan site through the analyse of a new trove…
pearltrees, socializing and curating content on the web
Content of any type is not useful unless you can find it, organize it and interact with it. In the…
Using Social Monitoring to uncover the Analytics of Geolocation –
Geolocation and mobile computing are trends that are now in the mainstream so it’s about time to examine what kind…
Predictive Analytics and Politics – Part 2
In the previous post we have seen an example of analyzing messages sent from citizens regarding a new taxation plan.…
Getting your head around the clouds and SaaS
Cloud computing is all the rage in IT and business circles these days. Many industry analysts and publications are touting…
