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Data science vs data analytics: Unpacking the differences

IBM Big Data Hub

Though you may encounter the terms “data science” and “data analytics” being used interchangeably in conversations or online, they refer to two distinctly different concepts. Meanwhile, data analytics is the act of examining datasets to extract value and find answers to specific questions.

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Data monetization: driving the new competitive edge in retail

CGI

Data monetization: driving the new competitive edge in retail. Retailers are fully aware that their future relies largely on their ability to use data efficiently. However, in today’s dynamic and highly competitive retail sector, retailers need to accelerate their plans and commit resolutely to the path of data monetization.

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How IBM and AWS are partnering to deliver the promise of AI for business

IBM Big Data Hub

In today’s digital age where data stands as a prized asset, generative AI serves as the transformative tool to mine its potential. IBM, a pioneer in data analytics and AI, offers watsonx.data, among other technologies, that makes possible to seamlessly access and ingest massive sets of structured and unstructured data.

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It’s time to think twice about retail loyalty programs

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

As I was starting to write this blog, yet another retail program data breach occurred, for Marriott’s Starwood loyalty program. In this case, it looks as though the attackers had been on the Starwood network for somewhere around three years, mining out their reservations database (keep in mind that Marriott only acquired Starwood in 2016 ).

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Process Excellence: A transformational lever to extreme automation

IBM Big Data Hub

What do a Canadian energy company, a Dutch coffee retailer and a British multinational consumer packaged goods (CPG) company have in common right now? All are transforming their procurement operations by leveraging state-of-the-art process mining and intelligent automation technology. dollars annually in direct or indirect procurement.

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Q&A: Why SOAR startup Syncurity is bringing a ‘case-management’ approach to threat detection

The Last Watchdog

Enter SOAR, the acronym for “security operations, analytics and reporting.” There is a gaping shortage of analysts talented enough to make sense of the rising tide of data logs inundating their SIEM (security information and event management) systems. Smart money. LW: How do you expect the SOAR market to evolve over the next couple of years?

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Don’t Follow the Money; Follow the Customer!

Bill Schmarzo - Dell EMC

eBay: One of the world’s most valuable retailer has no inventory. Organizations use accounting, auditing, investigative, data and analytic skills to “follow the money” and determine their financial value. 80% of customers want a personalized experience from their retailer. Figure 3: Customer Analytic Profile.