7 AM My morning alarm buzzed at 7 AM. But I remember setting my alarm for the usual 7.30. My smart phone then notified me of a minor accident on the route to my office, leading to traffic congestion Smart traffic cameras installed on the road had sensed it. This...
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10 data science and big data experts to follow on Twitter
Twitter is a great source of information, and lets you quickly scan your feed and engage with content that intrigues you. Even though this eliminates a lot of unnecessary noise, you need to follow the right people, if you are on a constant lookout for great...
Privacy debates: the two axes that govern them
I recently read an article on Tech Crunch about Apple’s public pro-privacy stand, and Snowden’s recent public appearance on Twitter. These two events may not seem related. However, to quote the article, “pro-privacy moves by mainstream tech giants can absolutely chart...
Asian startups: Big Data on tap
In September last year, Crayon Data, a Singapore-based big data startup, hit the headlines when it raised US$1.4 million in second round funding from angel investors. Serial entrepreneurs, Suresh Shankar and his partner Srikant Sastri founded this...