Big Data's Surprising Uses: From Lady Gaga To CIA
December 17, 2012 09:06 AM As big data analytics rapidly become mainstream, the technology shows promise in many unexpected places. Check out who's tapping into big data.
1-800-Flowers
For years now, big data has helped 1-800-Flowers ship flowers to loved ones. The company uses data analytics for both customer intelligence and to optimize its own marketing choices.
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