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The Growing Importance of Cloud Computing in Business
A plain-language look at what the cloud is, why organizations rent computing power instead of owning servers, and the trade-offs that come with it.
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Cloud, Devices and Data
Cloud, smart homes and analytics.
How IoT Devices are Revolutionizing Home Automation
How sensors, hubs and apps link household devices into one system, what they can realistically do, and the privacy and reliability limits worth knowing.
The Growing Importance of Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making
How organizations turn records such as sales and customer data into decisions, the main kinds of analysis, and common pitfalls that lead to wrong conclusions.
The Growing Importance of Data Analytics in Sports
How teams use tracking data, wearable sensors and statistics to guide training, tactics and player care, along with the limits of what numbers can tell coaches.
The Rise of Voice Assistants in Smart Homes
How voice assistants hear a wake word, convert speech to text, work out what you mean and trigger actions in a smart home, plus the privacy and accuracy limits.
The Role of Big Data in Predictive Maintenance
How sensor readings from machines are analyzed to spot early signs of wear and schedule repairs before a failure, with the benefits, requirements and limits.
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