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The Importance of Effective Big Data Governance
Big data governance sets company policies and procedures for data collection, access and analysis. Companies with robust data governance plans avoid compliance penalties and have more efficient access to data.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Resources
From protecting our sensitive data to defending businesses against online threats, cybersecurity is essential in protecting internet-connected systems from cyberattacks. Security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars every year, so it is necessary to keep up to date on the latest advancements. Professional organizations, blogs, websites, books and conferences are all great ways to stay …
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How to Get Into Data Science
As a new graduate, one of your biggest obstacles may be landing your first job. With no experience, it can be tough to impress employers or prove you have a strong work ethic and the ability to tackle job duties responsibly and efficiently. Once you’ve completed your degree in data science, it’s important to learn …
Data Science Resources
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Life Cycle of Data Science
The life cycle of data science projects can vary, but most projects include problem identification, data mining, data analysis and deployment of predictive algorithms.
Applied Data Science
Data Science in Telecommunications
Learn about 5 key areas in the telecom industry where data scientists are finding careers and creating value (plus some fun history and info on regulations).
Applied Data Science
Data Science in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn about the role of big data in drug development, as well as what the future may hold - hot areas for data science careers, regulatory changes, and more.
Applied Data Science
Using Data to Determine Baseball’s Most Disappointing Teams
Disappointment is hard to quantify and compare. Expectations build, and then aren’t met. And the greater the expectations, the bigger the disappointment if failure arrives. At the end of the 2019 season, Major League Baseball crowned the Washington Nationals its best team. Few baseball fans believed the team would end the season on top of …
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What Is a Data Warehouse?
A data warehouse can amalgamate information from each and every department within a company and can provide an insightful look at how to grow their business activities.
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Getting Started With Kaggle Competitions
Kaggle is best known for its competitions—prizes up to $100,000 draw some of the brightest machine learning minds to the site. But there’s an archive of challenges for participants of all levels. Where should beginners get started and what do they need to know before making their first entry? Kaggle is a machine learning and …
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Tech Resume Guide
Your tech resume should reflect your strengths and experience, and how you want to introduce yourself as an applicant. Read our guide to optimize your tech resume.
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What Is Data Management?
Data management defines the way data is collected, stored, secured, accessed and analyzed. Learn more about what data management is!
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What Is Data Governance and How Does It Work?
Data is an extremely valuable asset to many companies, but without an effective data governance structure, data might not be used to its full potential.