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Quinten Dol Quinten Dol
Updated on March 04, 2025

In Retail, Personalized and Connected Experiences Are the Future

Retail giants like Nordstrom are tapping engineers and data scientists to connect web, mobile and in-store experiences.

In Retail, Personalized and Connected Experiences Are the Future
Denas Grybauskas Denas Grybauskas
Updated on February 21, 2025

What the Google Antitrust Trials Tell Us About the Value of Data

The antitrust cases the search giant faces could have far-ranging effects on the future of web data. Our expert explains why.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on February 20, 2025

26 Big Data and Data Science Consulting Firms to Know

Separating the signal from the noise is tough work in the era of big data. These consultancies have the managerial and technological chops to help businesses see more clearly.

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Mamdouh Refaat Mamdouh Refaat
Updated on February 12, 2025

What Is Overfitting?

Overfitting is when a machine learning model performs well with its training data but performs poorly with new data. Here’s an in-depth review of what can lead to overfitting, how it differs from underfitting and methods for detecting and avoiding it.

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Sijie Guo Sijie Guo
Updated on January 22, 2025

Why 2025 Will Be the Year of Data Infrastructure Consolidation

This year, the way we work with data is poised to go from fragmented origins to AI-driven unity.

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Sandra Matz Sandra Matz
Updated on January 22, 2025

The Case for Privacy by Design

Do you dream of a future where you can opt-in to share your data — instead of opting out? It could be closer than you think.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on January 16, 2025

Information Innovation: 20 Companies Harnessing the Combined Power of Big Data and Cloud Computing

Check out these companies harnessing the enormous power of big data and cloud computing to get more out of their data.

Chris Dowsett Chris Dowsett
Updated on January 08, 2025

What Is a Database?

A database is a systematic way of storing information so data can be accessed, analyzed, transformed, updated and moved with efficiency.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on December 18, 2024

Online Privacy: What It Is and Tips for Protecting It

Online privacy refers to protecting one’s personal information while using the internet. These are the reasons why online privacy matters, threats to online privacy and essential tips for protecting one’s online privacy.

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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on December 18, 2024

What Is Datafication?

From fitness trackers to music streaming apps, datafication converts users’ actions into valuable insights that help organizations optimize their operations, make predictions and provide more personalized experiences.

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