TITLE: Business Analytics and Optimization
SPEAKER: Dr. William Pulleyblank
ABSTRACT:
In
2009, IBM launched a major activity in business analytics and
optimization. This includes operations research, data analytics,
statistical analysis, business optimization and risk management. I
will review this and discuss how it fits with our Smarter Planets
strategic initiative. I will focus on the types of client problems
that are being attacked as well as the types of activities that are
taking place. I will also discuss the disciplines that being combined
in his activity as well as some of the major challenges we face.