Sebastopol, CA—March 23, 2011— is a fast-paced, web-based series tackling the impact of our data-driven, always-on world. Launching Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. US-PDT, this first of a three-part series combines thorough tutorials with provocative panel discussions and real-world case studies.
Led by co-chair and founder , this first O'Reilly Strata Online Conference takes a long look at the business side of data. Titled "Toward a Data-Driven Enterprise," the program looks at how information will shape tomorrow's markets.
"The field of Big Data is changing so fast and companies are putting information to work in so many new ways. We created the O'Reilly Strata Online Conference series to keep up with these changes in packed, focused, sessions that tackle a specific vertical or technology stack," Croll says. "The first one will look at how enterprises are dealing with information, from compliance to mapping data on the world; we'll also hear real-world examples from the financial and energy industries."
Running for two-and-a-half hours, the agenda features Gavin Starks (AMME) giving a tutorial on "," followed by a panel discussion with Jeff Jonas (IBM Entity Analytics), Chris Thorpe (Artfinder), and Benjamin Hayes (Accenture) debating "" Peter Laird (BEA) takes on real world applications, speaking on "," before Ian White (Urban Mapping, Inc.) discusses "." The conference ends with Steve Hirsch (NYSE Euronext) giving a real world application talk on "."
If you've attended an in-person , you've already been invited to this online event. If you've never attended Strata, this conference will give you a taste for more.
The is slated for Wednesday, April 6, from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. US-PDT. Cost is $149 USD; includes access to a recording of the conference for future reference.
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