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Data science vs data analytics: Unpacking the differences

IBM Big Data Hub

Though you may encounter the terms “data science” and “data analytics” being used interchangeably in conversations or online, they refer to two distinctly different concepts. Meanwhile, data analytics is the act of examining datasets to extract value and find answers to specific questions.

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The Role Of Technology In A Changing Financial Services Sector Part II

Cloudera

Thank you for joining us for part two of our discussion around data, analytics and machine learning within the Financial Service Sector Dr. Harmon. However, another type of analytics, called “prescriptive analytics”, involves simulation tools that look towards the future with a view of many potential scenarios.

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AIOps reimagines hybrid multicloud platform operations

IBM Big Data Hub

Specifically, AIOps uses big data, analytics, and machine learning capabilities to do the following: Collect and aggregate the huge and ever-increasing volumes of operations data generated by multiple IT infrastructure components, applications and performance-monitoring tools. Predictive analytics to show what will happen next.

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Citizen Data Scientists Are Key. So Is the Solution They Use.

Smarten

World-renowned technology analysis firm Gartner defines the role this way, ‘A citizen data scientist is a person who creates or generates models that leverage predictive or prescriptive analytics, but whose primary job function is outside of the field of statistics and analytics. ‘If

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Assisted Predictive Analytics Benefits All Team Members!

Smarten

Leverage Enterprise Investments for Predictive Analytics and Gain Numerous Advantages! Gartner has predicted that, ‘predictive and prescriptive analytics will attract 40% of net new enterprise investment in the overall business intelligence and analytics market.’ Why the focus on predictive analytics? It’s simple!

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Trending Technologies for BI & Financial Planning and AnalysisMaking AI Real (Part 2)

Jedox

Part one of our blog series explored how people are the driving force behind the digital transformation and how it is fueled by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Now, we will take a deeper look into AI, Machine learning and other trending technologies and the evolution of data analytics from descriptive to prescriptive.

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Disrupt and Innovate in a Data-Driven World

Cloudera

The private sector already very successfully uses data analytics and machine learning not only to realise efficiency gains but also – even more importantly – to create completely new services and business models. Achieve best possible outcomes for individuals through the application of prescriptive analytics.