Putting the 'BI' in Big Data; Smarter Task-Transfers Use Mobile Cameras

View newsletter in a browser window. Like us on:      Follow us on: Who Put the 'BI' in Big Data? Michael Krieger recently wrote about how companies are constantly looking for new ways to turn their ever-growing volumes of data into actionable information. He suggested this might help make analytics-as-a-service the cloud darling of the 21st century. Check it out. Also, we invite you to register for an upcoming Smarter Technology editorial eSeminar. It takes place Thursday, June 30, at 9 a.m. Pacific/noon Eastern. This Web-based 60-minute program, titled "Smarter Computing: Managed in the Cloud - Virtualization Without Limits," will discuss various server virtualization technologies with a focus on private cloud computing and will also compare private versus public clouds. Register for this seminar by clicking here. READ MORE >> Smarter Task-Transfers Use Mobile Cameras MIT and Google have devised a method of transferring tasks between your smartphone and your computer by merely pointing the cell-phone camera at your PC's screen. READ MORE >> Japan Retakes Supercomputing Lead The latest version of the Top 500 list of the world's most powerful supercomputers was released recently and, as expected, there are many changes. READ MORE >> Does Employee Training Increase Turnover? Enterprises often distinguish themselves by offering excellent training opportunities, thereby attracting the best applicants and creating the most productive employees. Unfortunately, a new study claims that employers may actually be increasing turnover by making their employees more qualified for job opportunities elsewhere. READ MORE >> Getting Smaller Businesses Online A recent survey of 1,200 independent business owners shows that most seem to lack e-commerce initiatives. Only half have a Web presence, and only about 20 percent take payments online. This video discusses the ways that a robust Web presence enabled with next-gen commerce technology can benefit small and midsize businesses: improving their competitive position, boosting sales and revenue, and streamlining back-end operations. WATCH NOW >> Cloud Computing Could Support World's Largest Telescope READ MORE >> Smart-City-in-a-Box Solution Aids Timely Decision-Making READ MORE >> Working Smarter Through Intelligent, Responsive Decision Automation (Brought to you by IBM) READ MORE >> ADVERTISEMENT eNewsletter Information You are subscribed to Smarter Technology with the email address dwyld.kwu.wyldside@blogger.com. Update Account Information | Unsubscribe Get the week's most important channel news, analysis and information in your inbox each Saturday morning. Stay on top of the trends and what you need to know to be a success. Subscribe to the Best of Channel Insider today! Copyright © 2011 Ziff Davis Enterprise. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Enterprise, 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016 Privacy Policy