Analytics: The Cornerstone for a Smarter Commerce Strategy Midsize companies can put the customer in the driving seat by using business analytics to mine the global social conversation for a rich stream of actionable data. 12|5|2012 9 comments
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Analytics I: Becoming a Winner in the Marketplace Rich Luciano describes the advantage small, nimble companies have in using business analytics to seize a competitive advantage. 12|5|2012 1 comment
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Civil libertarians are outraged at the revelation the NSA is reportedly spying on more than one-third of Americans -- obtaining phone records from phone companies, in case it might need them for later use. Edward Snowden, the man who leaked details of that program, also revealed a second effort dubbed “Prism,” which represented a more aggressive grab of email and other communications. (See: Prism Exposes Unwritten Privacy Rules.)
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Wanted! Security Clan Moderators The Security Clan is looking for a handful of readers to help moderate the message boards on our site - including engaging with the industry mavens on our thinkerNet blogosphere. The job comes with various perks (think: cool, free stuff) as well as bags of kudos. Interested?
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