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Jordan Morrow Jordan Morrow
Updated on August 10, 2023

Data Visualization: What It Is and How to Use It

Charts and graphs of all kinds help data tell a story.

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Ivo Bernardo Ivo Bernardo
Updated on August 08, 2023

A Guide to Using ggmap in R

ggmap is an R package that allows users to retrieve and visualize spatial data from Google Maps, Stamen Maps, OpenStreetMap or other similar map services.

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Rex Ahlstrom Rex Ahlstrom
Updated on August 01, 2023

Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

As your company looks for a data management strategy, you may consider a data mesh or a data fabric architecture. Our expert explains the differences and how to decide which fits your needs.

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Scott Thomson Scott Thomson
Updated on July 12, 2023

The Dangers of Too Much Data

Too much data can endanger results, not to mention consumers and the environment.

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Noah Topper Noah Topper
Updated on July 10, 2023

Sigmoid Activation Function: An Introduction

The sigmoid activation function is one of the earliest activation functions used in machine learning, but it still has many useful applications today. Our expert explains everything you need to know.

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Jeremy Bradley Jeremy Bradley
Updated on June 28, 2023

An Introduction to Homomorphic Encryption for Business Leaders

Homomorphic encryption allows companies to analyze sensitive data in an encrypted format to reduce potential security breaches. Here’s what to know.

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Mang-Git Ng Mang-Git Ng
Updated on June 14, 2023

How Vertical SaaS Companies Can Meet 3 Data Challenges

Industry-specific SaaS companies are primed for growth. Data issues need not get in the way.

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Cassie Kozyrkov Cassie Kozyrkov
Updated on June 14, 2023

How Should Data Analysis Impact Your Decision-Making Process?

Everyone wants their thinking to be “data-driven,” but what exactly does that mean in practice? Our expert shares a primer on what statistics can and can’t tell you.

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Aleksandras Šulženko Aleksandras Šulženko
Updated on June 14, 2023

How Governments Can Use Alternative Data for Policymaking

The increasing digitization of society means a wealth of public data exists beyond traditional sources. Our expert argues that governments can use this data to make faster, more flexible policy decisions.

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Cassie Kozyrkov Cassie Kozyrkov
Updated on June 07, 2023

What Does It Mean to ‘Work With AI’?

As artificial intelligence has become useful for solving everyday problems, it has left the exclusive realm of research and become an applied technology. So, who gets to claim it?

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