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Data analysis tools are software platforms that process, analyze, and visualize large data sets to extract meaningful insights and support decision-making. These tools range from simple spreadsheet applications, like Microsoft Excel, to more complex data analytics software like SAS, and SPSS, and Python-based libraries like Pandas and NumPy. These tools enable users to manipulate data, perform statistical analyses, create predictive models, and present findings in an understandable format through charts, graphs, and dashboards. Data analysis tools are essential in various fields, including business, finance, healthcare, and research, helping stakeholders identify trends and optimize processes. 1. Tableau Tableau is a powerful…

Before you start data analysis or run your data through a machine learning algorithm, you must clean your data and make sure it is in a suitable form. Further, it is essential to know any recurring patterns and significant correlations that might be present in your data. The process of getting to know your data in depth is called Exploratory Data Analysis. Exploratory Data Analysis is an integral part of working with data. In this tutorial titled ‘All the ins and outs of exploratory data analysis,’ you will explore how to perform exploratory data analysis on different data types. Become…

The scope for artificial intelligence to bring about breakthroughs and transformations in fields as diverse as agriculture, astronomy, aeronautics, banking, biological sciences, defense, education, finance, law, material science, medicine to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, scientific innovation, research and development, technology and more is seemingly limitless. This will span, to varying degrees, the Global North, the Global South, space and undersea, and will impact nearly every aspect of human interaction with smart machines, creatively disrupting the 9am-5pm workday and fixed working patterns. But what is this leviathan monstrosity called artificial intelligence? The answer is in the sentence, because to say it is “artificial”…

The Finance Minister today in the 2024-25 Budget spoke about plans to set up a Rs 10,000 crore venture capital fund for India’s space sector. This will be a major boon for Indian space startups, as the number of companies has skyrocketed from just one in 2014 to over 190 by 2024. The fund will help expand the space economy five times over the next decade. With a hefty budget allocated for India’s space sector in the interim budget earlier this year – up by Rs 50 billion from last year’s Rs 12,544 crore – the VC fund will go…

Blaqclouds Inc. has announced the launch of a new blockchain-based AI company, a move that will significantly change the landscape of data collection, security, efficiency, and scalability for businesses across the globe. The initiative is expected to have a significant impact by leveraging the convergence of two rapidly growing fields: blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). Market Growth and Opportunities According to MarketsandMarkets, the global blockchain market, valued at US$3.67 billion in 2020, is expected to grow to US$39.7 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67.3%. Similarly, according to a report by Grand View Research, the…

What is the most well-known generative AI?Adobe Stock Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the spotlight for years, but it’s the subset of generative AI that’s really captured people’s attention lately. If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the past year, you’ve likely heard of ChatGPT, DALL-E, or Midjourney. But what exactly is generative AI, and which are the most well-known models? Let’s begin. The generative AI revolution Generative AI is an artificial intelligence system that can create new content, such as text, images, music, and even code. These AI models learn from vast amounts of existing data…

Government opens applications for Western Australian startups to take part in Sydney SXSW mission The mission will take place from 14-18 October It is an opportunity for all Western Australian founders at the startup or scale-up stage to take part Ten lucky local startup founders will have the opportunity to attend the 2024 SXSW Sydney conference, thanks to funding from the Cook Government.Minister for Innovation and Digital Economy Stephen Dawson opened applications for start-ups to send special delegations to the conference through the State Government’s New Industry Fund.Founded in Austin, Texas in 1987, SXSW brings together creators and entrepreneurs from…

CrowdStrike claims that a bug in its testing software was the cause of last week’s massive crash. The remediation guide, updated on Wednesday, added a preliminary post-incident review (PIR) that provides the vendor’s perspective on how it took down 8.5 million Windows boxes. The explanation begins by saying that CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor comes with “sensor content” that defines its capabilities, and the software is updated with “Rapid Response content” that allows it to detect and gather intelligence on new threats. Sensor content relies on “template types,” which are codes with predefined fields that threat detection engineers can leverage in their…

Luke Rutledge, Chief Commercial Officer, HomeCare Homebase Demand in the home care sector is booming. As more patients opt for treatment in the comfort of their own home, the demand for innovative solutions is growing exponentially. But creating effective software for this industry requires a unique approach. Technology developers can’t simply build solutions in silos and expect to succeed. Home care’s complex ecosystem requires a deep understanding of the daily challenges and opportunities caregivers face. This is where partnerships throughout the development process are a game changer. Understand cross-functional needs Imagine developing software for hospitals without ever stepping foot in…

Bataan, a province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines, is supporting technologies such as blockchain and aims to become a leader in the country’s emerging technology sector.The provincial government of Bataan (PGB) is considered one of the richest provinces in the Southeast Asian country with a per capita GDP of 297,930 Philippine pesos ($5,144), according to a 2023 report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) based on economic data collected from 82 provinces and 17 cities outside Manila.This wealth has led the province to be known as a “major player in the Philippine industrial scene” thanks to the…