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- Data Center Optimization: Federal agencies must increase server utilization and energy efficiency as they squeeze more computer processing into fewer data centers. We explore how the Army, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs and others are doing that.
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Big Data Profile: Mike Capone, ADP
January 02, 2013
We sat down with Mike Capone, senior VP and CIO at HR software provider ADP, to discuss career decisions, analytics trends and more.
Massive Open Online Courses Meet Higher Ed
December 20, 2012
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are prompting discussion about higher education's future and business model.
Should You Outsource Your Data Scientist?
December 18, 2012
If you can't hire a data scientist or develop one internally, you can outsource. But what are the downsides?
What's Your Big Data Worth?
December 17, 2012
Big data experts say accounting rules need to catch up to the fact that information has value that should be reflected on a company's books.
Big Data's Surprising Uses: From Lady Gaga To CIA
December 17, 2012
As big data analytics rapidly become mainstream, the technology shows promise in many unexpected places. Check out who's tapping into big data.
Big Data Profile: Catalin Ciobanu, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
December 13, 2012
In the first of our series on big data pros, we catch up with Catalin Ciobanu of Carlson Wagonlit Travel to talk career path, current challenges and more.
Future Power Grids Will Need Big Data Analysis
December 11, 2012
For the world's next-generation electrical networks, analysis and standardization will be just as important as power inverters and switches.
Big Data Classes For CXOs
November 20, 2012
Teaching C-suite executives the fundamentals of big data, a topic once confined to the rarefied world of computer scientists, is becoming a growth industry.
Meet The Elusive Data Scientist
November 16, 2012
Data scientists in Chicago share a glimpse at their everyday problems: organizational process, enterprise fiefdoms -- and yes, a big data talent shortage.
Windows' Worst Mistakes: From Clippy To Vista
October 25, 2012
Microsoft Windows has hit more than a few bumps in its 27-year history. As Windows 8 launches, let's review some of the low points.
Marketers Flooded With Big Data From Mobile
October 25, 2012
A gargantuan amount of customer data now flows from mobile devices and social media. But along with challenge comes opportunity for marketers.
Should High Schools Teach Big Data?
October 16, 2012
Given the anticipated shortage of data scientists, some high school educators have jumped in to expose students to big data concepts.