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The UPC barcode arrived 40 years ago; now, they're ubiquitous

One inventor recalls attaching an early barcode to the backs of bees to track their behavior
Cornell Tech-funded startup launching bootcamp for data scientists

The Data Incubator program is designed to make science and engineering PhDs better data scientists and quants
Big data key to bringing hyperlocal weather forecasts to Georgia farmers

Researchers say tools would help Flint River Vally farmers conserve water and increase long-term crop yield
Business groups see IT shops as roadblocks to data analytics projects

Many prefer going it alone rather than relying on IT, IDC says
Tip of the Hat: Data doomsday is coming

Companies are warned that the growing data glut is on the verge of causing a widespread corporate crisis; this time, the experts may be right
A New Jersey 'traffic study' wouldn't need lane closings

Software today is capable of simulating the impact of road changes on traffic flows, without messing up commutes

Cloud BI: Going where the data lives

As more companies store data in the Cloud, they're increasingly crunching the numbers there, too.
Amazon's Fire phone is 'Prime' example of customer first

Firefly button in new smartphone makes it simpler to shop online
Predictive data, the real workhorse behind the Internet of Things

It's not just about collecting mounds of data anymore, but analyzing it to make smart decisions.
University CIO helps boost graduation rates with analytics

This university CIO uses analytics to help boost graduation rates.
Data manipulation tricks: Even better in R

Anything Excel can do, R can do -- at least as well.
Government open data proves a treasure trove for savvy businesses

Hoping to capitalize on free government information, IT leaders are discovering the value -- and vexation -- of converting terabytes of data into new revenue ...