Architecting an Interactive Query Layer for Big Data An increasing number of companies are creating products that combine data with analytical capabilities. Running interactive queries on Big Data requires complex architectures to store and query data effectively, typically involving data streams, an choosing efficient file format/database and multiple independent systems that are tied together through custom-engineered pipelines. In his session at @BigDataExpo at @ThingsExpo, Tomer Levi, a senior software engineer at Intel's Advanced Analytics group, will cover the challenges, architectural considerations, best practices, and frameworks available to enable interactive analytics integrated into a Big Data platform. Speaker Bio Tomer Levi is a senior software engineer at Intel's Advanced Analytics group with an extensive experience in big data platforms. Advanced Anal... (more)

Announcing @GGU to Exhibit at @CloudExpo | #AI #DX #BigData #Analytics

SYS-CON Events announced today that Golden Gate University will exhibit at SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Since 1901, non-profit Golden Gate University (GGU) has been helping adults achieve their professional goals by providing high quality, practice-based undergraduate and graduate educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions. Many of its courses are taught by faculty actively working in their field of expertise, providing students with skills that can be applied immediately. The new MS in Business Analytics, like most of its programs, is available fully online or in-person in downtown SF. To learn more, visit GGU at www.ggu.edu. 21st International Cloud Expo, taking place October 31 - November 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Con... (more)

Showcasing 23 Japanese #DX Companies | @CloudExpo #AI #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation

SYS-CON Events announced today that JETRO will showcase Japan Digital Transformation Pavilion at SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a non-profit organization that provides business support services to companies expanding to Japan. With the support of JETRO's dedicated staff, clients can incorporate their business; receive visa, immigration, and HR support; find dedicated office space; identify local government subsidies; get tailored market studies; and more. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted to promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium-sized Japanese firms maximize their global export potenti... (more)

The Four Laws of #DigitalTransformation | @CloudExpo @Schmarzo #AI #DX #IoT #SmartCities

My discussions with organizations looking to “digitally transform” themselves is yielding some interesting observations. I expect that when these discussions move into the execution phase, we will start to create some “Laws of Digital Transformation” that will guide organizations digital transformation journey. So with that in mind, let me start by proposing these “4 Laws of Digital Transformation”. Law #1: It’s About Business Models, Not Just The Business Digital Transformation is about innovating business models, not just optimizing business processes Organizations are looking to leverage these digital assets to create new “economic moats.” Warren Buffett, the investor extraordinaire, popularized the term “economic moat.” “Economic moat” refers to a business’s ability to maintain competitive advantages over its competitors (through process and technology innovatio... (more)

How Data Science Is Transforming Cancer Treatment Scheduling | @CloudExpo #Cloud #BigData

How Data Science Is Transforming Cancer Treatment Scheduling By Mohan Giridharadas, Founder & CEO, LeanTaaS iQueue Anyone who has ever had the misfortune of dealing with a cancer diagnosis - either personally or as a caregiver to a friend or loved one - must have at some point wondered why they invariably had to wait well past their treatment appointment time, every time. The root cause is that the healthcare scheduling system is broken. Healthcare providers are using a calculator, spreadsheets and standard electronic health record (EHR) templates to solve a math problem that demands a cluster of servers and data scientists to solve effectively. Most EHRs use scheduling templates that have no real scheduling intelligence built in. In their efforts to be patient-centric, they typically subscribe to a first-come, first-served "hair salon" methodology. Even the best among... (more)

Precision in #DigitalTransformation | @ThingsExpo #AI #DX #IoT #M2M #SmartCities

Throughout history military leaders have suffered through the "fog of war," where they desperately sought answers to six key questions: Where are my enemies? Where are my friends? Where are my forces? Where are my materials and supplies? What capabilities are available now and at what location? What are the environmental conditions? These "unknowns" impacted the strategies and tactics military leaders employed. Their time and energy as leaders were heavily focused on defending themselves against these unknowns. But while military leaders of the past were limited by human constraints of perception and location, that's no longer the case today. With sensors, wireless networks, mobile technologies and analytics and artificial intelligence the "fog of war" can be greatly reduced.  Precise real-time data from around the globe can be instantly aggregated, analyzed and resul... (more)

[session] #Blockchain for Business | @CloudExpo @IBMcloud #AI #ML #DX #FinTech #Bitcoin

Blockchain for Business Blockchain is a shared, secure record of exchange that establishes trust, accountability and transparency across business networks. Supported by the Linux Foundation's open source, open-standards based Hyperledger Project, Blockchain has the potential to improve regulatory compliance, reduce cost as well as advance trade. Are you curious about how Blockchain is built for business? In her session at 21st Cloud Expo, René Bostic, Technical VP of the IBM Cloud Unit in North America, will discuss the basics of Blockchain, preview the Blockchain Reference Architecture, and introduce the mechanics of a Blockchain Business Network. Speaker Bio René Bostic is the Technical VP of the IBM Cloud Unit in North America. Enjoying her career with IBM during the modern millennial technological era, she is an expert in cloud computing, DevOps and emerging ... (more)

Announcing @CloudRank “Bronze Sponsor” of @CloudExpo | #AWS #Azure #CloudNative

SYS-CON Events announced today that Cloud Academy has been named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 21st International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on Oct. 31 - Nov 2, 2017, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Cloud Academy is the leading technology training platform for enterprise multi-cloud infrastructure. Cloud Academy is trusted by leading companies to deliver continuous learning solutions across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and the most popular cloud computing technologies. From the fundamentals to advanced scenario training, Cloud Academy empowers organizations with the skills, critical thinking, and hands-on experience needed to discover, deploy, and optimize the multi-cloud. For more information, please visit https://cloudacademy.com/. 21st International Cloud Expo, taking place October 31 - November 2,... (more)

Speed in #DigitalTransformation | @ThingsExpo #AI #ML #DX #IoT #SmartCities

Speed as a Competitive Advantage in Digital Transformation The concept of speed as an advantage is not new. Over the course of 700 years, the Romans built and maintained a system of roads extending over 55,000 miles to enable speedy communications and the quick movement of troops across the vast expanse of the empire. What's different today is that digital technologies have warped our perception of time. As an example, a person might say they live five minutes from town, but that can have widely different meanings based on whether they were referring to walking or driving a car. Digital technologies compress our perception of time and space while expanding our expectations of what can be accomplished in a given time. We expect to complete the equivalent of one hour of shopping in a supermarket in one minute online.  These changes significantly impact the way busines... (more)

Cloud Migration and #DevOps | @CloudExpo #CloudNative #Serverless #AI #DX

Good Migrations: Five Steps to Successful Cloud Migration By Laura Winkenbach Unless you've been living in a cave for the last decade, you've seen cloud computing spread like fire across every industry. You also probably know that the cloud plays a pivotal role when it comes to digital transformation. Whether "the app is the business" is a well-worn subject or not, it doesn't change the fact that companies are spinning up their apps faster because they can scale, test, and optimize them in real production environments in the cloud. But, like any technology, the cloud isn't perfect. If it isn't configured specifically to your application and business needs, you can find yourself dealing with performance issues, unhappy users, and one splitting headache. On the flip side, developing a successful cloud migration strategy can be a rewarding experience that reverberates ... (more)

[slides] Machine Learning | @CloudExpo #BigData #AI #ML #DX #SmartCities

Download Slide Deck: ▸ Here Download Slide Deck: ▸ Here Big Data Security | Internal Threat Detection: The Critical Role of Machine Learning Detecting internal user threats in the Big Data eco-system is challenging and cumbersome. Many organizations monitor internal usage of the Big Data eco-system using a set of alerts. This is not a scalable process given the increase in the number of alerts with the accelerating growth in data volume and user base. Organizations are increasingly leveraging machine learning to monitor only those data elements that are sensitive and critical, autonomously establish monitoring policies, and to detect anomalous usage based on past usage. Download Slide Deck: ▸ Here In his session at @BigDataExpo at @ThingsExpo, Angsuman Dutta, CEO and founder of Pricchaa, shared some of the best practices related to the use of machine learning ... (more)