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Predictive Analytics Drives Criminal Justice Reform with Recidivism Forecasting

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We have previously talked about the role of predictive analytics in helping solve crimes. However, big data has also led to some concerns with racial profiling and other biases. Fortunately, machine learning and predictive analytics technology can also help on the other side of the equation.

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IBM Emphasizes The Benefits Of Data Analytics For Renewable Energy

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Other researchers around the world are also talking about the role of data analytics in this dynamic, growing field. Global Experts Weigh in On Renewable Energy Dependence on Big Data. We have heard experts all over the world talk about the benefits of big data in renewable energy. Here are some of their findings.

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Big Data Becomes Pivotal to the Construction Industry

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Brown University became the first college to use big data analytics in construction in 2015, and others soon followed. Portland State University and Oregon State University both saved $10 million on construction projects by using big data like this. Big data offers the insight to do so.

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A Guide To Starting A Career In Business Intelligence & The BI Skills You Need

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for qualified business intelligence analysts and managers is expected to soar to 14% by 2026, with the overall need for data professionals to climb to 28% by the same year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that in 2015, the annual median salary for BI analysts was $81,320.

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Is Big Data Transforming Our Broken Hospital Management Systems?

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A lot of the emphasis so far has been on the use of big data to better engage with external third-parties, but big data can be equally valuable for managing internal hospital systems. Big Data is the Key to Improving the Efficiency of Hospital Management Systems? Big Data is the Key to Hospital Management. Conclusion.

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Data Analytics Contributes to the Abrupt Rise of Clean Energy Investment

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Big data technology has become a major disrupting factor in the energy industry. Many energy conglomerates have started embracing data analytics to expand their markets, respond to new trends, streamline operations and bolster efficiency. The clean energy sector has not been untouched by the big data revolution.