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.