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Amazon EMR on EC2 cost optimization: How a global financial services provider reduced costs by 30%

AWS Big Data

We outline cost-optimization strategies and operational best practices achieved through a strong collaboration with their DevOps teams. We also discuss a data-driven approach using a hackathon focused on cost optimization along with Apache Spark and Apache HBase configuration optimization.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Big Data Hub

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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What is cloud cost optimization?

IBM Big Data Hub

However, cloud services costs can be higher than anticipated, so monitoring and optimizing your cloud spend is critical. Cloud cost optimization combines strategies, techniques, best practices and tools to help reduce cloud costs, find the most cost-effective way to run your applications in the cloud environment, and maximize business value.

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Strategies to combat GenAI implementation risks

CIO Business Intelligence

As organizations worldwide prepare to spend over $40 billion in core IT (technology budgeted and overseen by central IT) on GenAI in 2024 (per IDC’s Worldwide Core IT Spending for GenAI Forecast, 2023-2027 , January 2024), there’s an urgent need to manage the risks associated with these investments.

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Easily Build an Optimization App and Empower Your Data

Speaker: Gertjan de Lange

If the last few years have illustrated one thing, it’s that modeling techniques, forecasting strategies, and data optimization are imperative for solving complex business problems and weathering uncertainty.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. In sourcing strategy, blockchain technology helps track orders, payments, accounts and more. How is sourcing strategy different than procurement strategy?

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Reference guide to build inventory management and forecasting solutions on AWS

AWS Big Data

Forecasting is another critical component of effective inventory management. Accurately predicting demand for products allows businesses to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce holding costs. However, forecasting can be a complex process, and inaccurate predictions can lead to missed opportunities and lost revenue.