Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation. A 2013 article in the New York Times said that 2012 was the ...

One implication of ubiquitous sensing as evidenced by the rapid growth of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) is the explosive increase in data being collected. This data comes from myriad sources: According ...

The explosive use of big data, predictive analytics and other modeling techniques to help understand and drive outcomes in all types of organizations has significantly increased over the past decade.

In this episode of eSpeaks, Jennifer Margles, Director of Product Management at BMC Software, discusses the transition from traditional job scheduling to the era of the autonomous enterprise. eSpeaks’ ...

Israel is making a big bet on big data in medical research and treatment. There are dozens of startups—and large companies—that are parsing anonymized medical data, outcomes and results for patients, ...

Over the past few years, critical thinking has been deemphasized in education and lacking in business. But to get the most out of your analytics, someone needs to be asking incisive questions. Image: ...

Over the past few decades, businesses, governments, and militaries worldwide have relied heavily on data analytics to advance operations, gain critical insight for tactical advantages, and improve ...

AI-enhanced prescriptive analytics is no longer optional — it’s the strategic engine behind real-time decisions, optimization and competitive edge in 2025. The world generated 181 zettabytes of data ...

The Data Revolution is no longer a new topic but a reality trying to catch up with the expectations it has generated. The private sector is investing billions in new start-ups and technology companies ...

“Data” is the watchword of the progressive gov tech professional today. If we can put a number to a problem — quantify it, catalog it, assault it with an avalanche of analytics — all will be well.