Analytics Vidhya
MAY 7, 2024
Introduction The Retrieval-Augmented Generation approach combines LLMs with a retrieval system to improve response quality. However, inaccurate retrieval can lead to sub-optimal responses. Cohere’s re-ranker model enhances this process by evaluating and ordering search results based on contextual relevance, improving accuracy and saving time for specific information seekers.
DataKitchen
MAY 7, 2024
DataKitchen Training And Certification Offerings For Individual contributors with a background in Data Analytics/Science/Engineering Overall Ideas and Principles of DataOps DataOps Cookbook (200 page book over 30,000 readers, free): DataOps Certificatio n (3 hours, online, free, signup online): DataOps Manifesto (over 30,000 signatures) One Day DataOps training (paid) Data Observability (the first step in DataOps) I deas and Principles of Data Observability Four-part Da
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O'Reilly on Data
APRIL 30, 2024
By Rufus Rock , UCL ; Tim O’Reilly , UCL ; Ilan Strauss , UCL ; and Mariana Mazzucato , UCL This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Time and again, leading scientists, technologists, and philosophers have made spectacularly terrible guesses about the direction of innovation. Even Einstein was not immune, claiming, “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable,” just ten years before Enrico Fermi completed cons
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 3, 2024
United Parcel Service last year turned to generative AI to help streamline its customer service operations. The in-house developed project, Message Response Automation (MeRA), is already delivering. MeRA, which was initiated last July and went into beta testing in October, leverages publicly available large language models (LLMs) to automate the handling of some customer issues, providing consistent messaging and significant improvement of agent efficiency, aka handle time, according to the mult
Speaker: John Mansour
If you're looking to advance your career in product management, there are more options than just climbing the management ladder. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about highly rewarding career paths that don't involve management responsibilities. We'll cover both career tracks and provide tips on how to position yourself for success in the one that's right for you.
KDnuggets
MAY 3, 2024
Automate your data cleaning process with a practical 5-step pipeline in Python, ideal for beginners.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 7, 2024
Introduction The guide, ’30 Quick Matplotlib Tips and Tricks for Beginners,’ provides a comprehensive guide to enhance your data visualization skills. It covers various techniques like importing Matplotlib, creating simple plots, customizing line styles, adding annotations, and mastering complex visualizations like 3D and polar plots. The guide offers clear explanations and code examples, helping beginners […] The post 30 Quick Matplotlib Tips and Tricks for Beginners appeared
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The Data Visualisation Catalogue
MAY 2, 2024
The Radar Box Plot is a visualisation developed by Caio Hamamura, which combines the Radar Chart with the Box Plot. This combination enables the comparison of multivariate data across multiple classes or clusters simultaneously. This visualisation uses radar polygons that can be compared based on their shape and thickness, providing insights into data variability and similarities among classes or clusters.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 6, 2024
Fail fast is a frequent maxim in business, but what about reverse engineering that concept? We sought technology leaders who could advise on succeeding fast, along with creating a strong organization, developing team leaders, leveraging the support of peers, and specifically how to streamline day-to-day management of a technology group. Here is the main the question we posed: If you were writing your own book on how to lead, what advice would you impart to other technology executives?
KDnuggets
MAY 1, 2024
Top five mistakes made by AI beginners and practical tips to avoid them, along with an engaging "50-Day Challenge" that you cannot afford to miss.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 4, 2024
Introduction While Tableau remains a popular choice for data visualization, its dominance is waning. The increasing importance of data analysis across industries has fueled the demand for versatile tools, leading to a surge in Tableau alternatives. These alternatives cater to various needs, whether you prioritize affordability, extensive customization, or specialized functionalities.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
IBM Big Data Hub
MAY 6, 2024
The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.
The Data Visualisation Catalogue
MAY 6, 2024
The Box-Percentile Plot was developed by Warren W. Esty and Jeffrey D. Banfield in their 2003 paper The Box-Percentile Plot. It is considered an improvement over the traditional Box Plot as it provides a more informative display of the data distribution shape, especially for skewed or multimodal data, while still being a compact visualisation. Box-Percentile Plots display the same summary statistics as regular Box Plots (median, quartiles, minimum, and maximum), but instead use line markers on a
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 1, 2024
In a plea for hiring relief, Google has sent the US Department of Labor an urgent appeal to amend US immigration laws to ease the hiring of foreign IT workers. On May 1, the tech titan submitted a lengthy response to the department’s request for information on modernizing Schedule A, a little-known immigration rule that fast-tracks the hiring of foreign workers in occupations facing pre-certified shortages in the US.
KDnuggets
APRIL 30, 2024
Exploring the merits of data science degrees vs courses, this analysis contrasts their depth, prestige, and practicality in job market preparation
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 4, 2024
Introduction Since the release of Meta’s Llama 3, it has sparked a wave of excitement throughout the tech industry. Its capabilities extend far beyond what you might expect. Brought to you by Gradient with the invaluable support of compute resources from Crusoe Energy, I am thrilled to introduce the latest leap in AI innovation: Llama-3 […] The post 10 Mind-blowing Use Cases of Llama 3 appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
IBM Big Data Hub
MAY 1, 2024
Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization. AI tools help users address queries and resolve alerts by using supply chain data, and natural language processing helps analysts access inventory, order and shipment data for decision-ma
The Data Visualisation Catalogue
MAY 6, 2024
A Variable Width Box Plot is a variation of the standard Box Plot where the width of the box is proportional to the size of the group or data subset being represented. This allows for visualising the relative sizes of different groups in addition to their distributions. This helps to provide more context by showing which groups have more data points contributing to their distributions.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 2, 2024
When a necessary change hits your IT team, getting everyone to buy in and adapt is key — and challenging. Some team members will, by nature, fight any change. Even those once adaptable may have become change resistant due to years of near-constant turbulence. One Gartner study found that willingness to support organizational change dropped from 74% of employees in 2016 to just 43% in 2022.
Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science
Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.
KDnuggets
MAY 6, 2024
Data analyst tools encompass programming languages, spreadsheets, BI, and big data tools. Here are 9ish tools that cover all the tasks of data analysts well.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 7, 2024
Introduction Are you following the trend or genuinely interested in Machine Learning? Either way, you will need the right resources to TRUST, LEARN and SUCCEED. If you are unable to find the right Machine Learning resource in 2024? We are here to help. Let’s reiterate the definition of Machine Learning… Machine learning is an exciting […] The post 50+ Machine Learning Resources for Self Study in 2024 appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
IBM Big Data Hub
MAY 6, 2024
Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.
Dataiku
MAY 7, 2024
After opening his talk at the Dallas roadshow of the Dataiku 2023 Everyday AI Conferences with a comprehensive multi-year history of how interactive Generative AI technology came to be, Aaron McClendon , Head of AI at Aimpoint Digital , asked the question that would form the foundation of his talk. “What can I actually do with this thing?
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 3, 2024
IBM has announced the expansion of its software portfolio to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors (ISVs). Previously, the digital catalog was available in just five countries. This strategic alliance allows businesses in these countries access to IBM’s software products, including data technologies and AI, directly through the AWS Marketplace, IBM said in a statement.
KDnuggets
APRIL 30, 2024
Want to build and deploy robust machine learning systems to production? Start learning MLOps today with these courses from Google.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 2, 2024
Introduction Large Language Models are often trained rather than built, requiring multiple steps to perform well. These steps, including Supervised Fine Tuning (SFT) and Preference Alignment, are crucial for learning new things and aligning with human responses. However, each step takes a significant amount of time and computing resources. One solution is the Odd Ratio […] The post Finetuning Llama 3 with Odds Ratio Preference Optimization appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.
Smart Data Collective
MAY 5, 2024
Automate coding tasks with Gen AI - the ultimate tool for developers to streamline writing and enhance productivity.
Speaker: Scott Sehlhorst
We know we want to create products which our customers find to be valuable. Whether we label it as customer-centric or product-led depends on how long we've been doing product management. There are three challenges we face when doing this. The obvious challenge is figuring out what our users need; the non-obvious challenges are in creating a shared understanding of those needs and in sensing if what we're doing is meeting those needs.
CONTACT Software
MAY 6, 2024
The benefits of a strong service offering Service is an anchor of stability in the machinery and plant engineering sector during times of global crises. After-sales revenues are less susceptible to external developments and economic fluctuations compared to new plant business. Additionally, their higher profit margins stabilize companies’ cash flows and mitigate risks.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 3, 2024
IBM has successfully overturned a $1.6 billion ruling that it improperly replaced mainframe software from rival BMC at AT&T. A US Appeal Court this week overruled a lower court’s judgement in deciding that “BMC lost out to IBM fair and square.” AT&T “independently decided” to displace BMC software from its mainframe environment, the three-judge appeal court panel ruled.
KDnuggets
MAY 2, 2024
Get up and running with Docker with this tutorial on containerizing Python applications.
Analytics Vidhya
MAY 3, 2024
In a series of candid discussions, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has made bold statements about the future and financial commitment of his company towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). His vision represents a significant shift in the development of AI technologies, emphasizing the transformative potential of AGI across various societal sectors.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
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