Data Science news stories - Page 2

Cybersecurity
BlackBerry invests in the evolution of cybersecurity innovation
“Today’s cybersecurity industry is rapidly advancing and BlackBerry Labs will operate as its own business unit solely focused on innovating and developing the technologies of tomorrow."

Data Science
Ditch the certificate, it’s all about practical skills in the world of data
Demonstrable experience may trump certifications in the near future when it comes to data science, according to a major survey completed on behalf of the Data Literacy Project.

Blockchain
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
New Zealand-based blockchain studio Centrality will be one of the driving forces behind an Australian university’s initiative to offer a cryptocurrency PhD Scholarship Fund.

Artificial Intelligence
Implementing AI with the team you have - DataRobot
Build your competency in-house using automated machine learning

Data Science
Data, data everywhere - how to use the most valuable bits
Ideally, all data and its value should be driving all product creation and business opportunities. But that requires quality data and the means to monetise it, as well as the data strategy to execute it.

Machine learning
Data science and machine learning platforms are on the rise
Gartner adds that leaders are in the strongest position to influence the market's growth and direction.

Data Science
TIBCO recognised by Gartner, TrustRadius for data science
High customer satisfaction as TIBCO deepens commitment to data science projects that positively impact society.

Data Science
Using data science to improve threat prevention
With a large amount of good quality data and strong algorithms, companies can develop highly effective protective measures.

Data Science
Data science firm Alteryx ramps up APAC expansion
Alteryx says it is committed to helping companies across the globe increase data literacy and fuel a culture of analytics by providing a platform that simultaneously addresses the needs of the data analyst, data scientist and citizen data scientist.

Data Science
Crime-busting software scoops PM's Science Prize
“DNA profile analysis is a really powerful tool for identifying individuals as possible suspects but it’s also important for being able to exclude or exonerate an individual as well.”

Artificial Intelligence
SAS a machine learning Leader in 2019 Magic Quadrant
For the sixth year in a row, SAS has been named a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine learning.

Data Science
Tech savvy and business smart: The rising demand for soft skills in IT
"There is a growing desire among employers for a different type of data scientist, one that can talk both technology and business."

Data Science
Speed and proactive approach essential for cybersecurity confidence
Just last year, nearly 4,500 cases of malware and ransomware were reported in Australia alone per the ACCC.

Data Science
ResponSight’s real-time enterprise risk intelligence thrives in Australia
"While boards and business leaders want to understand their organisation’s cyber risk posture, the way that most measure risk is arbitrary."

Data Science
Department of Health trials secure blockchain-based health research project
The DoH was looking for a platform that could give researchers access to medical data, while also preventing that data from being re-identified.

Machine learning
Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition
DataScience.com is a platform that enables data scientists to deliver business-changing insights while leveraging big data and ML.

Machine learning
IBM’s new AI-team to help businesses make most of new platform
IBM is preparing for the expected AI explosion with a new platform for machine learning and a team of expert consultants.

Data analytics
Dames, professors & CEOs come together to draw more Kiwi women into data science
The New Zealand leg of the event is building on a global movement of inspiring more women to enter and excel in the data science industry.

Data analytics
Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018
Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.

Data analytics
Teradata's new analytics platform addresses data science skills shortage
The Accelerator can move projects from conception to production in weeks rather than months.

Data Science
Oracle Data Cloud launches Australian audience data solution
This announcement marks the first availability of Australia-specific audiences from the Oracle Data Cloud.

Artificial Intelligence
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna’s operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.

Data Science
Automation strikes again: Data Science jobs at risk, is there opportunity for channel?
"Making data science products easier for citizen data scientists to use will increase vendors' reach across the enterprise."

Data Science
Citizen data science to skyrocket by 2019, says Gartner
By 2020, more than 40% of data science tasks will be automated, which means citizen data scientists will be able to use more information.