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  • Interview with Nitin Chugh on personalization & digital transformation in banks

    Interview with Nitin Chugh on personalization & digital transformation in banks

    I recently interviewed Nitin Chugh, Country Head – Digital Banking at HDFC Bank Limited, and we discussed some hot topics in banking industry today: digital transformation, personalization, AI & machine learning, blockchain etc. HDFC Bank is an acknowledged Innovation leader in the BFSI space. Nitin heads the Digital Innovation Unit which works on new ideas,…

  • Can Big Data Analytics Make Telemedicine More Functional?

    Can Big Data Analytics Make Telemedicine More Functional?

    Telemedicine, once the domain of campy 1960s films about the future to come, is a reality. Today, anyone can consult with a medical professional without having to meet them in person or even stepping outside. As with other technologies, however, the ramifications of the shift to telemedicine may ultimately lie in whether providers and stakeholders…

  • What does General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mean for you?

    What does General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mean for you?

    The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR enforcement date, is quickly closing in. It’s a sweeping and relatively new form of legislation that will change the current landscape considerably. How so? Well, it puts a lot of pressure on organizations to bolster advanced data security and privacy. More specifically, it’s a European regulation that will…

  • 5 Surprising Big Data Sources for Improving Data Quality and Business Analytics

    5 Surprising Big Data Sources for Improving Data Quality and Business Analytics

    Information is power – especially in the world of e-commerce. You can make a much larger impact and save money by gathering data from different big data sources on your market. But where can you find reliable, actionable information without spending a fortune? Amazon Provides Free Access to Government Data Sources Big data doesn’t get bigger…

  • Cybercriminals and Law Enforcement Wield Big Data in Chilling Ways

    Cybercriminals and Law Enforcement Wield Big Data in Chilling Ways

      Law enforcement officials aren’t the only ones using big data. Savvy criminals are exploiting it in terrifying ways. Big data has many benefits. Unfortunately, in an adversarial society, it often seems that those benefits can cancel each other out. Business owners often feel this way as their competitors weaponize big data more effectively. The…

  • Digital Globalization Drives Need for Data Quality Advances

    Digital Globalization Drives Need for Data Quality Advances

      The vision of globalization has taken a new form, due to major advances in technology. In recent years, growth in imports and exports has stalled throughout the world. However, the forces of globalization are accelerating rapidly. The flow of digital information is driving the trend. McKinsey’s Digital Globalization: the New Era of Global Flows…

  • Building a Big Footprint with a Small Firm: 3 Keys to Data-powered Advertising

    Building a Big Footprint with a Small Firm: 3 Keys to Data-powered Advertising

    You want to expand your brand presence, but doing so demands extensive outreach, and you’re not exactly a household name. Establishing a broader footprint is one of the most challenging obstacles you’ll face as an entrepreneur. You want to connect with new consumers and cultivate existing ties, but these are tall orders without the right…

  • What Role Does Big Data Play in Flash Trading?

    What Role Does Big Data Play in Flash Trading?

    Flash trading it’s an algorithm-based approach to security is treating that is available on many exchanges. The practice has searched in recent years. In 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it was concerned about the rapid growth of flash trading in the United States and abroad. Big data has played a prominent role…

  • CIOs Plan to Invest More in AI, Predictive Analytics, Big Data Tools

    CIOs Plan to Invest More in AI, Predictive Analytics, Big Data Tools

    Healthcare IT leaders are investing more time and money in predictive analytics tools because of their potential to improve population health and reduce care costs, but they will also have… read more

  • AI, mHealth Apps Aid Clinical Trials, but Adoption is Slow

    AI, mHealth Apps Aid Clinical Trials, but Adoption is Slow

    Artificial intelligence (AI) and mHealth applications can accelerate clinical trial innovation by enhancing patient participation and optimizing efficiency, but organizational resistance and underdeveloped data analytics are barriers to stakeholder adoption,… read more

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