Tag Archives: Analytics

S&P Capital IQ Opens New Offices in Russia and South Africa, Increases Presence in the Netherlands

To better support expanding business is Europe, the Middle East and Africa, S&P Capital IQ, a provider of multi-asset class data, research and analytics, has announced the establishment of offices in Moscow, Russia, and Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as … Continue reading

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MarkLogic World 2013

April 8-11, 2013  -  The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Time is running out to save big $’s on MarkLogic World registration fees– register by January 31st to secure the price of $995 ($1,395 regular price) for a savings of almost … Continue reading

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FICO World 2013

FICO (NYSE: FICO) announced that it has opened registration for FICO World 2013, the leading international conference on analytic strategies. FICO World 2013, held April 30-May 3 at the Hilton Miami Downtown, will address how companies are using Big Data analytics to understand and collaborate with today’s … Continue reading

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Oracle Buys Cloud-base Analytics Platform Provider DataRaker

Oracle announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire DataRaker, a provider of a cloud-based analytics platform that enables electric, gas and water utilities to leverage vast amounts of data to optimize operational efficiency and improve the customer … Continue reading

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Equifax Acquires Controlling Stake in Analytics Company NettPositive India

According to Reuters, Equifax Inc has acquired a controlling stake in NettPositive Business Analytics, a Bangalore-based company that provides analytics and business intelligence solutions to the financial services, insurance, retail and telecommunications sectors.  The financial terms of the transaction have … Continue reading

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IBM Opens New Analytics Center in Partnership with Ohio State University

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it will establish a new analytics center in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to advancing research, development, client services and skills training in the areas of analytics, big data and cognitive computing. The move aims to create … Continue reading

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McGraw-Hill Companies: Consolidated Q3 2012 Revenues Up 2%

The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) reported third quarter revenue of $1,953 million, an increase of 2% compared to the same period last year.  McGraw-Hill Financial reported a 15% increase and McGraw-Hill Education reported an 11% decline.  Net income from continuing … Continue reading

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Sharp Contrasts in Growth of Analytics, Credit Information and Rating Services

We previously wrote that analytics and platforms are becoming key differentiators in business information services.  2011 and first half 2012 revenue growth figures of key players in credit information and rating services provide a stark contrast to those companies who … Continue reading

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New IBM Software Accelerates Decision Making in the Era of Big Data

IBM announced new software to provide clients with a sophisticated way to tame the data deluge and speed up business processes, making it easier for decision makers to gain insights from data.   Based on innovations from IBM labs, the new … Continue reading

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BIIA Business Information Forum 2012 – Postponed

The BIIA Business Information Forum 2012 was to take place on March 20th, 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, Hong Kong in partnership with Incisive Media’s Online Information Asia-Pacific Conference and Exhibit It is with regret to inform our … Continue reading

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