Posts Tagged ‘analytics’

First a quick summary of machine learning (ML).  At a high level and simplifying a bit, there are basically two types of ML: Supervised learning – a labeled data set is used to train an ML model to make predictions. The ‘trained’ ML model is then applied against a data set to make the predictions […]

Accessing data insights in a timely manner can be challenging for many organizations. Engaging an insights service provider can help you keep up with quickly evolving technologies and tools. These providers are able to offer end-to-end engagements that connect the dots between data, insights, and execution and accelerate time-to-value. This is an area in which […]

I’m often asked how data and analytics can help to solve key industry problems in healthcare. With that in mind, three key industry issues rise to the top of the list. 1. Cost of Care Delivery The cost of care delivery is at the center of the problems facing the healthcare Industry. Healthcare spending accounts […]

MicroStrategy World 2020 is about a month away, happening February 4-6 in Orlando, FL. Sunny, warm weather and the latest MicroStrategy releases will make for an awesome and exciting, education-packed week. Perficient is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the event this year.  Our experts look forward to meeting you in the expo hall […]

The importance of data and analytics will continue to grow in 2020 and there are ten trends your organization should take note of to stay competitive. In the video below, I’ve outlined these ten trends and what you can do to stay on top of them. 10 Data and Analytics Trends in 2020 [Video] Data […]

Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) is Oracle’s cloud-based platform for reporting, analytics, data exploration, and data visualization. It encompasses many capabilities and multiple products. As a result, it was hard to limit the post to just 5 features given that there is so much to choose from. That being said, the following are my top 5 […]

So you want a smart factory? Something that drives greater value by combining business processes and physical machines. Update your manufacturing processes from legacy automation to a fully connected stream of data. The solution translates a specific business problem into a data problem that can be solved with predictive analytics. Many manufacturing systems operate at […]

Many recent machine learning challenges winners are predictive model ensembles. We have seen this in the news. Data science challenges are hosted on many platforms. Techniques included decision trees, regression, and neural networks. And, winning ensembles used these in concert. But, let’s understand the pros and cons of an ensemble approach. Pros of Model Ensembles […]

I spend a bit of time data wrangling. I try to pay mind to what the predictive analytic technique needs. Likewise, it does things on its own too. Then again, when interpreting results, I think on it again. Worse, when I try to compare models or create an ensemble, I really need to know. So, […]

Data ethics and security have been around a long time – as long as data. Constantly evolving. But, continued tech advancement has made a profound impact. So, data security and data ethics is more important than ever. 1. Magnified Relevance Tech has enabled an exponential increase of data. We know this. The more data, the […]

The evolution of expressing our machine instruction. Let’s get there together. Machine Instruction 1.0 In the past, we taught our computers what to do by expressing our desires with exact instruction. Classic computer programming that listed step by step instructions. We taught our machines how to behave. Arguably, even legacy artificial intelligence worked this way. Of course, this way of directing […]

OLAP and Hadoop are not the same. OLAP is a technology to perform multi-dimensional analytics like reporting and data mining. It has been around since 1970. Hadoop is a technology to perform massive computation on large data. Around since 2002. They can be used together but there are differences when choosing between using Hadoop/MapReduce data […]

A few years ago, I was in the middle of getting together a conceptual architectural document for a project that required very agile methodologies based on microservices and cross- functional teams. One of the key portions of the architecture involved Hadoop and Spark for both data storage and data processing for the delivery of data […]

Analytics (i.e., using math and other systematic approaches to bring understanding to pharmacovigilance) data can have its own adverse event: a strong sensation of nausea if you haven’t had the opportunity to put into place a sensible, compliant solution that is the right fit for your organization. You can even have an on-demand solution, when […]

Perficient is proud to be an exhibitor at Oracle OpenWorld, which is being held September 16-19 in San Francisco. Visit us at booth #401 to connect with subject matter experts and thought leaders and learn how we’ve leveraged our extensive expertise in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Business Intelligence and Analytics (BI), […]

The Disney Data & Analytics Conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is being held in Orlando, Florida August 20-21, 2019.  This conference introduces attendees to the tools and training needed to integrate advanced decision-making techniques into business processes that center on the experience of customers, clients, and guests. One such tool that you’ll find at […]

You’ve made the commitment to show measurable results from your marketing efforts. You know there’s value in making data-driven decisions. And maybe you’ve heard that Datorama can help. So … now what? We all know that technology can only take things so far. To maximize the value of your marketing ROI measurement, you need a […]

We all know the importance of measuring ROI and making data-driven decisions. The concept is simple. The execution, on the other hand, is easier said than done. The challenge isn’t a shortage of data. As a marketer, you’re likely sitting on a pile of it. But typically, this data lives all over the place, including […]

Out of Touch? I was at a doctor’s office a few weeks back.  I thought it was strange that he brought in a laptop and was pulling up patient information from it.  It may not be strange to most, but it was for me.  I have grown used to seeing an in-office standup computer system […]

Perficient is excited to share the on-demand recording of our HIMSS 2019 educational session presentation. The session showcases a comprehensive analytics and data strategy solution developed in partnership with Northwell Health. Northwell Health is the 14th largest health system in the U.S. and the largest in New York. The session is now available on-demand below. […]