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you'll find daily updates of DRNO news items relating to big data, data mining and BI; relevant cuttings of other news from around the Web; selected feature articles from our sponsor, other contributors and from other sites that have impressed us; and MR jobs with a focus in this area. Feedback always gratefully received!Inbox
Today's selection of cuttings and submissions (updated Fri Oct 12 2018)
Technology from SatelliteVu could allow tracking the movement of plastics in the oceans Read more
... hitherto impossible due to the cost and sheer amount of time taken to survey large areas. A new breed of satellites will re-visit a target site every hour, throughout the day and night, and produce imagery regardless of the weather conditions so that constant, near-real time monitoring is possible. Read it
Signs that big data hype is - slowly - turning into real change in MR
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Our own British Research Barometer, produced in partnership with Circle Research, shows big data finally finding its way into the mainstream, as seen in job ad wordings and responses to our methodologies questions. Full detail here. Read it
Report predicts sevenfold growth in 7 years for healthcare analytics market
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The global healthcare analytics market is expected to reach USD 53.65 bn by 2025, from just $7.04bn in 2016, according to a report published by Grand View Research, Inc. The report cites 'Rising need to curb healthcare expenses related to hospital workflow incompetence and medical products' as a key driver, along with more general 'Rapid digitalization of healthcare data', which can be used to reduce treatment time and to enhance performance of healthcare providers. Read it
RECENT FEATURES from around the industry...
In the near future, Data Scientists will conduct their business very differently - argues writer Paramita Ghosh, with reference to a host of other articles and authorities. '...as Big Data, algorithm economics, IoT, and Cloud continue to become mainstream... The two most striking features of this transition are increased automation of data processes and delivery of instantaneous analytics solutions'. (WEB) (published August 2018)
Beyond the Black Box in Analytics and Cognitive - Author and Professor Thomas H Davenport on the need to interpret how *some* AI / machine learning tools arrive at their decisions (WEB)
Understand the anomalies too - Avi Avital, VP Customer Success at Anodot on 'Business Intelligence 2.0' (WEB)
In the News...
Infillion Buys Foursquare, Linking Ads to Outcomes
2/10/26
In the US, ad platform Infillion has announced the acquisition of location intelligence platform Foursquare, and will combine its real-world visitation data with Catalina's purchase intelligence to help advertisers link campaign activity to store visits and real-world purchases. More.
Funds and MBO for Danish Transcript Firm Good Tape
2/10/26
Copenhagen company Good Tape is being bought by its management from its previous owner, Danish media outlet Zetland. As part of the MBO, the firm has raised EUR 600k from Nordic Makers, whose partner Alexander Aghassipour has joined Good Tape's board. More.
HomeServices Buys Real Estate Research & Strategy Firm
2/10/26
Real estate solutions company HomeServices of America has acquired 1000WATT, which provides strategy, research and creative focused on the residential market. HomeServices says the move supports its evolution 'from a quiet industry juggernaut to a leading voice for consumers and real estate professionals.' More.
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