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The Role of Mainframe in Modern Business

CIO Business Intelligence

When people hear the term mainframe they typically think of a tall, black computer in a storage closet or some 2000’s pop culture reference (e.g., Due to high costs and elevated risk, organizations that rely on mainframes cannot afford to completely make the switch to the cloud. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software. The Matrix).

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Towards optimal experimentation in online systems

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

Crucially, it takes into account the uncertainty inherent in our experiments. Risk and Robustness Our estimates $widehat{beta}$ of the "true'' coefficients $beta$ of our model (1) depend on the random data we observe in experiments, and they are therefore random or uncertain. It is a big picture approach, worthy of your consideration.

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Our quest for robust time series forecasting at scale

The Unofficial Google Data Science Blog

Due to multiple changes to the scale of the values depicted on the vertical axis, “Results Pages” values, which reflect search query volume, at the rightward end of the plot (corresponding to July 2004) are 2000 times larger than the values depicted at the leftward end (corresponding to November 1998).

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Why Construction Businesses Should Track KPIs to Conquer Economic Uncertainty

Jet Global

Due to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2022 in the United States, nonresidential construction is expected to continue expanding despite expected uncertainty in 2023. Δ The post Why Construction Businesses Should Track KPIs to Conquer Economic Uncertainty appeared first on insightsoftware. Want to learn more?

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2023’s Top Trends for Finance Teams in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

Jet Global

Understanding evolving market conditions and consumer behaviors in EMEA remains crucial for capitalizing on emerging opportunities and mitigating risks in this dynamic and competitive landscape. Here, we discuss how factors like market uncertainty and IT dependence impact finance teams throughout EMEA.

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What’s Top of Mind for CFOs Heading into 2024

Jet Global

If any one word could encapsulate 2023, it would be “uncertainty.” Finance leaders are excited about the productivity gains GenAI can provide but also wary of potential security risks. For most of the year, finance teams have been preparing for a recession that never quite reached the heights (or depths) heralded by the media.

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How to Build Success Through Strategic ESPP Design

Jet Global

With inflation squeezing payrolls and traditional stock options losing their luster, ESPPs provide a tangible opportunity for employees to share in company success and hedge against financial uncertainties. This integration reduces the risk of errors and ensures that participant contributions are seamlessly deducted from payroll.