Learning from Hurricanes: Big Data Analytics, Risk, & Data Visualization

Big Data and Analytics, Risk Management

Learning from Hurricanes: Big Data Analytics, Risk, & Data Visualization

27 Nov , 2015  

Learning from Hurricanes: Big Data Analytics, Risk, & Data Visualization With the destruction of hurricane Harvey in Houston, the memory of Katrina, Sandy, and Andrew hitting large metropolitan areas, it is worth considering the analytics and data behind hurricane risk. Data shows periods of high activity and then periods of low activity. In 2015, Florida […]

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Uber-fication: Lessons from Uber in Economics, Digital, Risk, and Analytics

Digital Strategy, Innovation

Uber-fication: Lessons from Uber in Economics, Digital, Risk, and Analytics

22 Nov , 2015  

With the continued growth of Uber in many markets, it is worth considering what Uber has done that drives such success and why so many businesses are seeking an Uberization or Uber-fication  solution to their business. Below is a listing of lessons on what to do if you are seeking to Uber-ize your business model. […]

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IBM’s Big Bet on Big Weather Data: A New Data Strategy

Big Data and Analytics, Digital Strategy

IBM’s Big Bet on Big Weather Data: A New Data Strategy

8 Nov , 2015  

IBM’s Big Bet on Big Weather Data: A New Data Strategy The move by IBM to acquire the Weather Channel is a great example of how IBM is transforming Big Data to Big Profits. In the above figure, IBM plans to predict hail storms and help car owners and insurers avoid expensive and often avoidable […]

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