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Get our latest thoughts on the world of analytics – everything from architecture and integration to data visualization and machine learning. For in-depth discussions on real-world applications of Oracle solutions, see our Case Studies.
Cumulative Feature Overview Tool for Business Intelligence and Big Data Discovery
While bouncing around the web in search of knowledge the other day I came across a blog post by Paul Anderson about a very useful tool I was unaware of called the Cumulative Feature Overview
Present at BIWA Summit 2016!
Abstracts are now being accepted for BIWA Summit 2016, to be held at Oracle Headquarters January 26-28, 2016. While the true deadline is not for a couple of months, you will want to get the
The Four Realms of Analytics
The four realms of analytics: descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and diagnostic analytics can be organized along a dimension from rules-based to probability-based and the dimension of time (past and future). This simple two-by-two matrix offers a powerful framework for organizing and describing the differences between analytical processes. While the four realms are often cited, they seldom appear without there being considerable confusion in understanding the distinctions between them. Rather than relying on dictionary definitions and unspecified connotations, this simple framework is offered as a way to communicate different types of analytics to lay audiences.
BIWA TechCast on OBIEE 11.1.1.9 June 4
Oracle BI 11.1.1.9 is now released! I am going to be giving a BIWA Techcast about the new features in OBIEE 11.1.1.9, just like I did for OBIEE 11.1.1.5, 11.1.1.6, 11.1.1.6.2, and 11.1.1.7. The new
Data Visualization book is now on Kindle MatchBook!
Hey everyone! Do you like the convenience of having resource books on your tablet and also in hardback? Now you can get the best of both worlds! Check this out: If you buy a new
Vlamis Software at Collaborate 2015 in April 2015
This year at Collaborate 2015 in Las Vegas, we have three members of the Vlamis team facilitating presentations. We hope to see you there! For more information (including the abstracts) on these presentations, please see
Perception of Colors of Dresses and Data Visualization
Finally, people are talking about color perception! Everybody is talking about the white/gold/blue/black dress that has gone viral as people discover that color perception is not absolute. We cover this in our recent Oracle Press
Omaha BI / DW User Group Meeting
Please join us at the Omana BI / DW User Group Meeting on Thursday, March 12th, 4 – 6:30pm at UNO’s Mammel Hall. http://goo.gl/9tUD50
Oracle Data Mining and Oracle R Enterprise Training
We are pleased to announce that Tim Vlamis will be facilitating a Live Virtual Class in Oracle Data Mining and Oracle R Enterprise. Oracle Database 11g: Data Mining Techniques Ed 1 LVC – May 26
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