Avast has made a huge business out of selling antivirus protection for computers and mobile devices, but more recently it was revealed that the Czech-based cybersecurity specialist was also cultivating another, more controversial, revenue stream: harvesting and selling on user data, some of which it amassed by way of those security tools.
“We started Jumpshot in 2015 with the idea of extending our data analytics capabilities beyond core security,” writes the CEO Ondrej Vlcek in a blog post in response to Jumpshot news. “This was during a period where it was becoming increasingly apparent that cybersecurity was going to be a big data game. We thought we could leverage our tools and resources to do this more securely than the countless other companies that were collecting data.”
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How the evolution of big data analytics improves agency mission outcomes - FedScoop
As agencies continue to move more enterprise workloads toward hybrid- and multi-cloud environments, government executives will be looking for ways that data can help improve performance and avoid unplanned cost overruns and difficulties with IT integration, say data experts in a new podcast.
There is a broad recognition within government of the need to have a comprehensive and independent data strategy, explains Shaun Bierweiler, president for Cloudera Government Solutions at Cloudera. This is supported by the recent release of the Federal Data Strategy and 2020 Action plan which establishes guidelines for agency leaders in this endeavor.
Predictive analytics help PPG customers prevent corrosion | CIO
Rundown and corroded industrial assets can have a detrimental effect on the bottom line. But for most companies that rely on smooth flowing pipes and watertight tanks, such as in the oil and gas, rail, and mining sectors, knowing when industrial assets will become a liability is a challenge.
Fortune 500 company PPG Industries, founded in 1883 as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., is turning to data collection and analytics to help its customers in a range of industries predict exactly when they'll need to apply new coatings to prevent corrosion.
Former Packers GM Ron Wolf denounces Browns' 'out of control' analytics as his son, Eliot, leaves
What was actually a bit of a surprise was how Wolf's departure appears to have brought his father, Ron, out of the woodwork to talk some smack about how the Browns are currently set up. The Hall of Fame former general manager of the Packers had this to say to ESPN's Chris Mortensen:
Hall of Fame GM Ron Wolf said the @Browns and others who embrace an analytics-driven model are "out of control."
Wolf: "When something goes wrong, who takes responsibility?
"Their answer: `Well, that's what the data told us.' What a crock. That's what got 'em 1-31."
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Smart Cities Drive Progress with Analytics at the Edge | CIO
In recent years, I've written often about smart cities and the benefits they are gaining from Edge and IoT solutions. These have all been great stories to tell. They spanned the United States, from a look at a proposed e-parking solution for San Francisco to an IoT lab in New Bedford, Massachusetts that is focused on helping smart communities strengthen their economies and become physically healthier.
Today, I'm once again diving into the use of Edge computing solutions in digital cities, because this is a story that keeps getting bigger and better. In this case, I will take a broader look at the innovative ways in which smart cities are putting solutions to work to cultivate safer, healthier and more livable urban environments.
Case for Data Analytics in BFSI
A key element in achieving complete digital transformation for the BFSI sector in India is the adoption of data analytics. This is crucial given that lending and deposits in the Indian market have been increasing at a CAGR of 20% and are poised to see further growth. Such advancement will only spur the demand for automated solutions, driven by data analytics.
The ability to use the right data effectively could make or break a company. Given a choice between no data analysis and incomplete data analysis, the latter would inflict more damage.
Significance of Developing Analytics Capabilities to Gain Competitive Edge
Leveraging analytics to gain a competitive advantage over others is not a fresh idea, however, the path one may carve out to reach there can be novel to attain an effective and efficient analytics strategy. Such a strategy will help the organization derive the best value out of their data . According to Ramanujam Rao, Vice President at Hitachi, "In the past few years, some patterns have begun to emerge from successful implementations.
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Liquidnet Appoints Global Head of Investment Analytics
Vicky Sanders to lead Liquidnet's new business and launch offering combining recent OTAS, Prattle, and RSRCHXchange acquisitions
Liquidnet, the global institutional investment network, announced today the appointment of Vicky Sanders as Global Head of Investment Analytics.
In this newly created role, Sanders will lead the team for the company's new business vertical, Liquidnet Investment Analytics (IA). The new business leverages the artificial intelligence capabilities of Liquidnet's recent acquisitions of OTAS Technologies and Prattle, pairing them with one of the largest online marketplaces and aggregators of research through Liquidnet's acquisition of RSRCHXchange. It will run alongside Liquidnet's existing equity execution and fixed-income businesses.
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Avast shuts down marketing analytics subsidiary Jumpshot amid controversy over selling user data… https://t.co/7jNc1uebm4 TechCrunch (from San Francisco, CA) Thu Jan 30 12:25:40 +0000 2020
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