Two new commercials: IBM Watson Analytics and IBM and Twitter

IBM recently started airing two new commercials focused on IBM’s analytics capabilities.  The first highlights the way that the new IBM Watson Analytics can help you make sense of your data and find new opportunities.  The second highlights an example of how organizations can take advantage of the IBM and Twitter partnership to learn more about customers and applyContinue reading “Two new commercials: IBM Watson Analytics and IBM and Twitter”

Go Inside Watson Analytics (Live Video Chat)

If you’d like to learn more about Watson Analytics, head on over here at 12pm ET on December 4th for a live video chat with big data experts to learn more about what led to its development and how it’s being used in the real world.Go Inside Watson AnalyticsDecember 4, 2014 | 12:00PM ET Are you ready toContinue reading “Go Inside Watson Analytics (Live Video Chat)”

Recap: Insight 2014 Day 3 General Session

I found the Day 3 general session of Insight 2014 to be quite interesting for a number of reasons.  Captain Richard Phillip’s first-hand account of his ordeal and rescue was fascinating, and Kevin Spacey’s keynote was one of the more inspiring messages at a conference like this.  On the business side, the challenges faced byContinue reading “Recap: Insight 2014 Day 3 General Session”

When it comes to analytics, are you a spectator or a front runner?

Last week IBM’s Institute for Business Value released their latest analytics study.  The important takeaway this time around:  The need for speed. In 2014, several significant shifts occurred in the realm of big data – shifts business executives cannot afford to ignore. The most significant change: Velocity is now the value driver for big data.Enter theContinue reading “When it comes to analytics, are you a spectator or a front runner?”

Recap: Insight 2014 Day 2 General Session

There were some great demos in today’s Insight general session (and this technology is always better in live demos than pre-recorded ones, isn’t it?  I’ve included the rough time stamps should you want to fast forward the replay once available to just see the demos.)  There was also a lot shared about how Watson technologyContinue reading “Recap: Insight 2014 Day 2 General Session”

Recap: Insight 2014 Day 1 General Session

I’m following the Insight Conference from home this year, but am going to still keep up with recaps of the general sessions, as I have done in past years.  If you want to do the same, head on over to InsightGO for access to the live stream and more. Insight 2014 Day 1 General Session:  Seize ThisContinue reading “Recap: Insight 2014 Day 1 General Session”

Putting analytics into the hands of decision makers

As far as analytics has come in recent years, there are still challenges around making sure that the data and analysis gets into the hands of the people who need it most in a timely and easy to understand fashion. At the IBM Vision conference today, IBM made announcements that will bring us one step closer toContinue reading “Putting analytics into the hands of decision makers”

IBM Predictive Analytics to Detect Patients at Risk for Heart Failure

More great work coming out of our analytics group, working in partnership with leading healthcare providers and IBM Business Partners. ARMONK, N.Y. – 19 Feb 2014: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Virginia health systemCarilion Clinic has indentified 8,500 patients at risk for developing heart failure in a pilot project that could lead to early intervention and better careContinue reading “IBM Predictive Analytics to Detect Patients at Risk for Heart Failure”

Quantified Athletes: Reducing Injuries through Analytics

Those of you who attended the IOD conference back in 2011 were treated to an interview with author Michael Lewis and Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, of Moneyball fame (amongst many other achievements). One comment that’s stuck with me was a question tossed in at the very end of the interview.  Billy Beane was asked how it’s possibleContinue reading “Quantified Athletes: Reducing Injuries through Analytics”

Amtrak Writer’s Residencies – Social media done right

Via @austinkleon (Link to his post with more detail).  Excellent job, @Amtrak. Amtrak writer’s residencies Here’s what went down: in his PEN Ten interview, @AlexanderChee was asked where he best liked to write:I still like a train best for this kind of thing. I wish Amtrak had residencies for writers. That’s it. Two sentences. And then this happened: