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November 21, 2017
Businesses across the country and around the world look to make the most of data analytics. Big data offers a chance to greatly improve an operation and meet ambitious company goals opening choices for a data science career or a business analytics career. Which career path is right for you? These are the two most […]
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November 16, 2017
Data scientists are reaping the benefits of the new data-driven business environment. The increasing use of data to make decisions in the workplace has led to a growing demand for professionals who understand the nuance and details behind data science. Data science has become a critical part of every successful organization. This had led to […]
A man working on a laptop stands in front of a group of cows.
November 7, 2017
In the spring of 2017, a group of software programmers from across a wide variety of industries gathered in San Francisco for a hackathon. The goal: finding how advanced technology and data analytics helps cattle ranchers and dairy farmers. Or, as host company BovControl put it, creating an Internet of Cows. By connecting every cow […]
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October 30, 2017
The success of the New England Patriots has led to joy for the team’s many fans. But it also has led to a big question among those who closely follow the game. In short, how in the world are they doing this? Yes, they have a great quarterback in Tom Brady. But plenty of teams […]
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October 17, 2017
An employer-aligned degree program offers many advantages over curriculum developed without direct input from industry professionals. Much like data science has changed how businesses operate, it is also changing the world of higher education. To endow students with the sought after skills, data science and business analytics programs must continue to evolve as rapidly as […]
A man wearing headphones works at a laptop in a library.
October 11, 2017
Over the past decade, more students have pursued an online degree. For many, the advantages of taking classes through an online mode far outweigh taking classes in a traditional setting. The question for every student: Is an online degree program the right thing for me? The education itself is not the issue. Online classes have […]
A closeup of a baseball resting on homeplate.
September 6, 2017
After Theo Epstein’s run as general manager with the Boston Red Sox, some critics remained unconvinced of the power of analytics in baseball. No matter that the Red Sox won the 2004 World Series under Epstein, the team’s first championship since 1918. Then, they won another under Epstein’s management in 2007. In 2011, Epstein became […]
A graphic of a high rise building showing a bank sign on the side of the building.
August 29, 2017
The data analytics revolution in the business world has also reached major banks. Of all the industries tapping into the power of analytics, few have seen immediate advantages like the banking industry. In a business governed by numbers, banking leaders have turned to data analysis in a number of key areas. These areas include predicting […]
A closeup of a baseball player's cleats and bat.
August 22, 2017
Data analytics often proves a tough concept for people to grasp. However, one sport has helped many people understand the power behind interpreting large sets of information: Major League Baseball. Baseball is the oldest professional sport in the United States. The game provides a treasure trove of data for both sports historians looking at trends […]
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August 15, 2017
The growth in data science jobs provides another opportunity for women to enter a field traditionally dominated by men. Women trail in earning degrees in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and math. Men are twice as likely as women to enter those fields, according to the College Board. However, women earn 40% of the bachelor’s degrees […]