Big Data Insights December 24, 2018

Editor's note: The Big Data Insights newsletter will not deliver on Dec. 31, 2018. Look for your next edition of the newsletter on Jan. 7, 2019. 10 skills employers need in a data scientist Data scientists require a combination of hard and soft skills that is increasingly difficult to find, but will pay dividends. Resource of the day 20 pro tips to make Windows 10 work the way you want (free PDF) The default configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 is adequate for most situations, but for many of us there is always some tweaking that can, and should, be done. And just like every version of Windows that has come before it, Windows 10 configuration... Additional TechRepublic resources ​6 ways government projects will influence big data and IoT in 2019 Why director of marketing data will be the hottest new role of 2019 IBM's AI predictions: Trusted AI, quantum computing take center stage in 2019 5 ways businesses can use data science tools without hiring a data scientist 88% of organizations are not properly governing its own data Why cloud storage is the answer for one University's insatiable appetite for data 5 goal-setting apps for iOS and Android users Featured Webcast Live Webcast - Migrating Your Database Platform: Common Challenges According to Gartner, by the end of 2018, over 70% of new, in-house applications will be developed on open-source databases, and 50% of existing commercial database instances will have been converted or in the process of converting. Open-source... Featured multimedia Photos: The 10 best workplace collaboration tools for your business Today's recommended downloads Special report: How to implement AI and machine learning (free PDF) (TechRepublic) How to build a successful developer career (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Midterm elections 2018: How 7 states are fighting cybersecurity th reats from Russia and other attackers (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Build your Excel skills with these 10 power tips (free PDF) (TechRepublic) IT budgeting: How to do it right (free PDF) (TechRepublic)

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