Rob Thomas - Böcker

Exploit the power and potential of Big Data to revolutionize business outcomes Big Data Revolution is a guide to improving performance, making better decisions, and transforming business through the effective use of Big Data. In this collaborative work by an IBM Vice President of Big Data Products and an Oxford Research Fellow, this book presents inside stories that demonstrate the power and potential of Big Data within the business realm. Readers are guided through tried-and-true methodologies for getting more out of data, and using it to the utmost advantage. This book describes the major trends emerging in the field, the pitfalls and triumphs being experienced, and the many considerations surrounding Big Data, all while guiding readers toward better decision making from the perspective of a data scientist.Companies are generating data faster than ever before, and managing that data has become a major challenge. With the right strategy, Big Data can be a powerful tool for creating effective business solutions – but deep understanding is key when applying it to individual business needs. Big Data Revolution provides the insight executives need to incorporate Big Data into a better business strategy, improving outcomes with innovation and efficient use of technology. Examine the major emerging patterns in Big DataConsider the debate surrounding the ethical use of dataRecognize patterns and improve personal and organizational performanceMake more informed decisions with quantifiable resultsIn an information society, it is becoming increasingly important to make sense of data in an economically viable way. It can drive new revenue streams and give companies a competitive advantage, providing a way forward for businesses navigating an increasingly complex marketplace. Big Data Revolution provides expert insight on the tool that can revolutionize industries.

With the potential to add nearly $16 trillion to the global economy over the next decade, artificial intelligence may be the greatest opportunity of our time. But, so far, adoption has been much slower than anticipated. With this practical report, business leaders will understand the power of AI and learn how to fully unleash its potential.Author Rob Thomas, general manager of IBM Data and Artificial Intelligence, demystifies AI for C-suite executives and line of business professionals. You'll learn about the AI ladder, a unified, prescriptive approach to help you accelerate your AI journey, no matter where you are in the process. This succinct report explores AI's drivers, value, and opportunity, as well as the adoption challenges organizations now face.