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For most people, the term ‘data analytics’ conjures up images of Amazon, Facebook and Google: digitally born companies that gather huge data sets in order to better target products, adverts or services across a huge customer base.

When it comes to really transformational analytics projects, this type of bu

Stats are the lifeblood of everything, we’re told. Analytics are the new creed, we’re all meant to believe in (and even semi-worship). But overwhelming evidence shows they’re not always that trustworthy. And the fundamental kicker might have come this morning when all those big data predictions on the US election proved so dramatically wrong. Trump didn’t just edge past the pundits to US presidency… his victory could be described as a landslide.

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It is received wisdom amongst many ‘data gurus’ that correlation equals insight. And supporting them in their quest are plenty of analytics platforms to spot these correlations and hidden relationships and additional tools to blend data and identify further relationships.

The reality is that most data interrelationships are not that simple. Many correlations are based on false assumptions or ignore key factors. And as data gets bigger, more of these oppo

Here’s what you need to know about machine learning languages, tools and frameworks.

Thanks to its role underpinning many of the recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning has become of mainstream interest to many technologists and developers.

Here we’ll explain what it is, how you can get started plus the best tools and languages you need to develop machine learning technology.

What is machine learning?

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Big tech players’ AI APIs will have a huge effect on IT

After years in the labs, artificial intelligence (AI) is being unleashed at last. Google, Microsoft and Facebook have all made their own AI APIs open source in recent months, while IBM has opened Watson (pictured above) for business and Amazon has purchased AI startup Orbeus. These announcements have not drawn much media attention, but are hugely significant.

“In the long run, I think we will

Under the impulse of trends like ‘big data’, MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists, is broadening its scope, from the technical disciplines to other – more business- and service-oriented – domains. To promote the broad spectrum of applications for its tools and their role in improving the effectiveness of R&D processes and hence the competitiveness of companies, MathWorks has started organising joint events f

Many of the world’s largest companies have R&D departments which spend fortunes developing new and improved products. Pharmaceuticals is perhaps the highest value of such industries, but similar work goes on in consumer products (shampoos, washing powders), electronics, crop treatments, paints and coatings, etc.

Such companies often find R&D is best done collaboratively — working with universities, suppliers, and companies in related in

STFC’s Central Laser Facility develops £10 million laser system

Data analytics expert Tessella has helped the UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), part of The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), in its development of an advanced high-powered laser, created to help aid R&D in the scientific community. CLF was tasked to develop a laser system for the HiLASE research facility and Tessella joined the project to create and build bespoke so

The UK’s Central Laser Facility (CLF), part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has recently developed an advanced high-powered laser, created to help research and development in the scientific community. CLF was tasked with developing a laser system for the HiLASE research facility, and Tessella (an international analytics and data science consulting services company) joined the project to create and build bespoke software to enable control of the laser. Th