Missoula and 30 Global Cities Prepare for May 5-9 Big Data Week – Chance for everyone to learn about data and why it matters to you

Data impacts all of our lives, from how businesses cater to our demands to how governments allocate resources.

http://www.bigdataweek.com/missoula

The term "big data" refers to huge sets of information that are so large and complex that they can’t be dissected by traditional methods, but they can be a powerful tool if used properly. Large corporations use big data to tease out trends among their customer base, and scientists use it to create climate prediction models, for example.

Missoula is home to several companies and organizations that work with big data, including

Inteneo Systems http://www.inteneosystems.com

SemanticWeb http://wwwsemanticweb.com

onXmaps http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/

LMG Security https://lmgsecurity.com/

GCS Research http://www.yourdatasmarter.com/

and the

University of Montana http://www.umt.edu/

That’s why a group of forward-looking folks have organized the first-ever Big Data Week in Missoula, set for May 5-9, with the Montana Cyber Triathlon at UM kicking things off on Saturday, May 3. http://www.bigdataweek.com/missoula

By David Erickson

Full Story and Agenda: http://missoulian.com/business/local/weeklong-look-at-big-data-its-effects/article_43e39ce8-cee5-11e3-af62-001a4bcf887a.html

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