Industry and Applications

Making of a Fly

While watching a TED video about algorithms, mention was made of an unrealistic price on Amazon. Apparently two retailers had an out-of-control computer feedback loop. In the realm of technology, it’s often the minutest details […]

Predictive Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Predictive analytics has made substantial inroads across diverse domains, from actuarial science to financial services, insurance to telecommunications, and beyond (as noted on Wikipedia). Yet, when we turn our gaze towards operations, encompassing realms like […]

Analytics

The Value of Real-Time Data

Real-time data poses a unique challenge for process-oriented operations. However, conveying its functionality to team members less familiar with data management can be a daunting task. To bridge this gap, we’ve categorized real-time data into […]

Industry and Applications

The Physics of Measurements

An NPR report this morning addressed the new rotary-action mechanical heart. Instead of pulsing, it pumps like a conventional pump. (KUHF News Article) As interesting as this mechanical marvel is, an obscure quote discussing the […]

Digital Oilfield

The Big Crew Change

“The impending ‘Big Crew Change’ is a seismic shift looming over the oil and gas industry, where the reins of leadership will pass from the ‘calculators and memos’ generation to the ‘connected and Skype’ generation. […]

Digital Oilfield

The Digital Oilfield

The oil industry has undergone significant transformations in drilling, containment, control, and distribution. However, the holistic system perspective has only recently gained prominence among technologists. While there have been pockets of progress and some commendable […]