Using the Cortana Intelligence Suite for sales and marketing predictive analytics (Article)

As the business value of data science grows at Microsoft, so does the need for a central platform to manage data assets, data models, and analytics publishing. To avoid redundant and disconnected efforts in data analysis, Microsoft IT used Azure and the Cortana Intelligence Suite to create a scalable, cloud-based platform that generates and manages predictive models for the sales […]

Predictive analytics improves the accuracy of forecasted sales revenue (Article)

Microsoft IT is improving the accuracy of forecasted sales revenue for our sellers, sales managers, and sales executives. We’re consolidating sales tools to provide an easier, more holistic user experience throughout the sales cycle. We’re also using predictive analytics—built on Azure Machine Learning and open-source technologies—to help the sales team gain better insights for pipeline management, forecasting, quota attainment, consumption, […]

Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs

The sea spider is a super special kind of arthropod with a tiny body and huge legs that, you guessed it, house their guts and genitals. The post Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs appeared first on WIRED. Share this… Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Outlook