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Data science vs data analytics: Unpacking the differences

IBM Big Data Hub

Data science is an area of expertise that combines many disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, software engineering and statistics. It focuses on data collection and management of large-scale structured and unstructured data for various academic and business applications.

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How a cloud-based data ecosystem is helping 3M HIS transform the healthcare business

CIO Business Intelligence

The cloud-based version of the platform has helped 3M HIS and its clients address three primary challenges: a disjointed patient care journey; the byzantine processes that often inhibit timely and accurate billing, reimbursement, and other record-keeping; and the ongoing need to protect and properly use patient data.