Monday, 19 May 2014

Predictive Analysis and Big Data


Predictive analytics is an enabler of big data: Businesses collect vast amounts of real-time customer data and predictive analytics uses this historical data, combined with customer insight, to predict future events. Predictive analytics enable organizations to use big data (both stored and real-time) to move from a historical view to a forward-looking perspective of the customer.
For example, historical preferences of consumer can be analyzed from their usage patterns and promotional offers can be planned accordingly. The historical data can help predict which promotional offer would be most useful. 
There are a few solutions available that help achieve this. They combine the capabilities of data mining solutions and predictive analysis to provide a single solution for predictive analysis. Vendors may offer proprietary solutions or solutions based on open source technologies. Predictive analytics software can be deployed on-premises for enterprise users or in the cloud for small businesses or for project or team based initiatives.

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