Advanced analytics software can help organizations gain a competitive advantage. But data mining tools and predictive analytics applications have traditionally been the expensive domain of statisticians and quantitative analysts, and the analytics market can be a challenge to navigate.

In this podcast, get an in-depth introduction to analytics technology, including an overview of what companies can do with analytics tools and tips on creating or expanding an advanced analytics strategy.

Listeners will:

•  Learn about the different types of analytics software and potential uses of advanced analytics


• Find out whether companies need to hire workers with specialized skills to utilize advanced analytics applications


• Hear about the increased bundling of advanced analytics software into business intelligence applications


• Get advice on how to get started with advanced analytics, including common missteps to avoid


• Learn about important new technologies, such as in-database analytics, MapReduce and Hadoop