Big data has more disruptive potential than any information technology developed in the past 40 years. As author Jeffrey Needham points out in this revealing book, big data can provide unprecedented visibility into the operational efficiency of enterprises and agencies.Disruptive Possibilities provides an historically-informed overview through a wide range of topics, from the evolution of commodity supercomputing and the simplicity of big data technology, to the ways conve...

Conquer Your Inbox: Transform Email Chaos into Productive Mastery Hey there, inbox conqueror!Are you ready to break free from the clutches of email overload? Say goodbye to the never-ending sea of messages that drown your productivity. Say hello to the game-changing 4D's method, hailing from the elite ranks of time management systems – your ticket to turning your unruly inbox into a dedicated servant.️ Unleash the 4D's Power ️ Delete: Bid farewell...

Cloud isn’t simply a marketing term.  It’s not technology or hype either.  Cloud is a new way to look at how organizations operate.  From finance to marketing, from operations to IT, using cloud methodology can help make your organization more nimble, streamlined, innovative and more profitable while better enabling your employees to work more effectively and less restrained by your current IT systems.Unfortunately such a great leap in innovation comes w...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall Stre...

We've all heard it: according to Hal Varian, statistics is the next sexy job. Five years ago, in What is Web 2.0, Tim O'Reilly said that "data is the next Intel Inside." But what does that statement mean? Why do we suddenly care about statistics and about data? This report examines the many sides of data science -- the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets.The web is full of "data-driven apps." Almost any e-commerce application is a data-driven application. There's a databa...

Whether you're a novice or an advanced web developer, this practical tutorial will enable you to produce stunning interactive charts using Highcharts. With a foreword by the creator, it's the only guide you'll need to get started.Key FeaturesStep-by-step instructions with real-live data to create bar charts, column charts and pie charts, to easily create artistic and professional quality chartsLearn tips and tricks to create a variety of charts such as ...

The Essential Guide to Scaling Your Business Solution Written by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, with coauthor Chris Schneider, Effective MySQL: Replication Techniques in Depth describes what is needed to understand and implement MySQL replication to build scalable solutions. This book includes detailed syntax examples to demonstrate the features, options, and limitations of native MySQL replication. Providing an evaluation of various new replication f...

Unleash the power and flexibility of the Bayesian frameworkKey FeaturesSimplify the Bayes process for solving complex statistical problems using Python;Tutorial guide that will take the you through the journey of Bayesian analysis with the help of sample problems and practice exercises;Learn how and when to use Bayesian analysis in your applications with this guide.Book DescriptionThe purpose of this book is to teach the main...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is for developers and data architects who have some exposure to databases. It is assumed that you understand the basic concepts of tables and common database objects, including privileges and security.What you will learnCompile PostgreSQL from source and understand the PostgreSQL architectureConfigure parameters and change default settings for a PostgreSQL serverLeverage the loggi...

Expert tabular modeling techniques for building and deploying cutting-edge business analytical reporting solutionsKey Features\[\*\] Build and deploy Tabular Model projects from relational data sources\[\*\] Leverage DAX and create high-performing calculated fields and measures\[\*\] Create ad-hoc reports based on a Tabular Model solution\[\*\] Useful tips to monitor and optimize your tabular solutionsBook Description

Learn how to leverage the power of R for Business IntelligenceKey Features\[\*\] Use this easy-to-follow guide to leverage the power of R analytics and make your business data more insightful.\[\*\] This highly practical guide teaches you how to develop dashboards that help you make informed decisions using R.\[\*\] Learn the A to Z of working with data for Business Intelligence with the help of this comprehensive guide.Book Descr...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is intended for the budding data scientist, predictive modeler, or quantitative analyst with only a basic exposure to R and statistics. It is also designed to be a reference for experienced professionals wanting to brush up on the details of a particular type of predictive model. Mastering Predictive Analytics with R assumes familiarity with only the fundamentals of R, such as the main data types, simple functions,...