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The Role of Blockchain in the Launch and Growth of Cryptocurrency

Smart Data Collective

Ripple was created in 2012 and reached a value of over $5,000 per coin by the end of 2014. In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto wrote a paper that laid out a plan for what would later become Bitcoin and the role that blockchain would play in its inception. Dash has been around since 2014 and boasts a market capitalization of $5 billion.

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What Are the Most Important Steps to Protect Your Organization’s Data?

Smart Data Collective

By 2012, there was a marginal increase, then the numbers rose steeply in 2014. Data backups and a dependable disaster recovery plan. In addition to data backups, everyone is also advised to come up with detailed disaster recovery plans. Disaster recovery plans can be formulated internally by an organization’s in-house IT team.

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Data Professional Introspective: Your Organization Can’t Create an EDM Strategy

The Data Administration Newsletter

Some countries successfully create long-term strategic plans. For example, China’s first 100-year plan was aimed at the elimination of extreme poverty by 2020. In 1980, there were 540M people living in extreme poverty; by 2014, there were only 80 million.

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Text Analytics – Understanding the Voice of Consumers

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Over the decade’s Hospitality Industry wings expand to the new horizon due to the widespread usage of mobiles which allows customers to plan the vacation & visualize the ambiance at their fingertips. Social Media, Blogging & Reviews are the new age connectors among the Millennials, where they post their experiences.

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The Role of Cloud Computing in Patient Engagement in Healthcare

Smart Data Collective

A 2014 study published in The Journal of Medical Practice Management discussed some of the benefits of using cloud technology to make things easier for patients. One needs a well-defined plan that revolves around the organization’s vision if patient involvement is to be successful.

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Big Data’s Role In Childbirth And Maternal Death In The US

Smart Data Collective

UC Davis researchers, professors and analysts developed an outline in 2014 on ways to use data to improve maternity care in California. Data can also be found at the Department of Public Health and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. UC Davis’ Approach on Future Opportunities.

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The Evolving Role Of Big Data In Accident Cost Containment

Smart Data Collective

OSHA also reported in 2014 that there were nearly 4,000 deaths related to workplace accidents. The collection of data and accident investigation can help businesses develop more effective safety plans. The reporting of accidents is crucial in maintaining the collection of this data. The number of preventable accidents in the U.S.

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