Delivering Value from Big Data & Analytics

The Fifth Big Data and Cloud Computing Event will take place as follows

• Ulster University, Coleraine Campus
• The Octagon
• Wed, 22 April
• 13:00-14:45 (incl. buffet lunch)

Programme:

13:00       Lunch and refreshments
14:00       Android Showcase Awards
14:15       Gareth Diamond (Technology Director, PwC, Belfast)
15:15       Close

So You Want to be a Data Scientist?

The Fourth Big Data and Cloud Computing Event will take place as follows

• Ulster University, Coleraine Campus
• The Octagon
• Thu, 16 April
• 12:00-13:45 (incl. buffet lunch)

Programme:

12:00       Lunch and refreshments
12:45       Professor Richard Hill (Professor of Intelligent Systems, University of Derby)
13:45       Close

So you want to be a Data Scientist?

Big Data, machine learning, analytics - even statistics - are hot topics for modern businesses. As we grapple with the massive volume of detailed and often, disconnected, data, there is an increased appetite for the application of scientific methods to solve problems and provide insight. This presentation looks at some of the emerging careers in data science, and explores the skills required by employers in this exciting new industry.

Third dcGAP Big Data & Cloud Computing Event

Living in an Increasingly Connected World

The third dcGAP Big Data event will take place as follows.

• Ulster University Coleraine
• E204 Riverview Suite
• Wednesday 4 March 2015
• 5:00 - 6:15 (incl. buffet)

Programme:

5:00:      Buffet
5:30:      Professor Gerard Parr  -  CV
              Living in an Increasingly Connected World
6:15:      Close

  

Summary

The growth in the number of digital devices connected to the Internet continues to growth apace.  Currently estimates vary surrounding the projections for the scale of sensors and  devices that will be included range from 50 Billion (Ericsson Mobility Report 2014) to 100 billion (McKinsey December 2014) through to “The Internet of Everything” (Cisco Systems USA) as a $19 trillion global opportunity over the next decade.  According to Cisco, private-sector firms can create as much as $14.4 trillion of value while cities, governments and other public-sector organizations can create $4.6 trillion.

Behind these large numbers are assumptions concerning the availability of adequate digital networking connections and capacity, as well as storage and computational resources.  At another scale, the amount of data that will be generated by all of these connected devices could overwhelm the available networks and connected services.  Solutions need to be found to assist in the distribution and storage of data at increasing volume and velocity.  This presentation will attempt to highlight the growth and impact of  new methods and business opportunities for so-called “On-demand” Cloud Computing and the relevance of the “Internet of Things” to society, business, government  and the wider economy.  It will make reference to some of the research projects taking place at  the Information and Communications Engineering Group within the Computer Science Research Institute at Ulster on Coleraine campus.  It will also highlight some of the latest trends and opportunities whilst highlighting a note of caution…that no one should be left behind!

Second dcGAP Big Data & Cloud Computing Event

The second dcGAP Big Data event will take place as follows.

• Ulster University Coleraine
• E204 Riverview Suite
• Wednesday 7 January 2015
• 12.30 - 1.45 (incl. lunch)

Programme:

12:30:    Lunch
13:00:    Professor Philip Morrow
            - Cloud Computing Support for Big Data Research in
              Medical Imaging - Challenges & Opportunities
13:45:    Close

dcGAP is Now Accepting Applications for Participation

Participants in this Program will have access to an extensive support and mentoring network.  The application process is straightforward, and is accessed via this link.

• dcGAP Application Form

The closing date for applications is:

• 5:00 p.m.
• Wed, 22 October 2014

All applicants will be notified of the outcome.

dcGAP Launch and First Big Data & Cloud Computing Event

The first dcGAP event will take place as follows:

• University of Ulster, Coleraine Campus
• Octagon
• Wed, 8 October 2014
• 1:00 p.m.

Programme:

1:00     Lunch and refreshments

1:30     Welcome

1:40     Matt Johnston

2:25     Stephen Howell (Microsoft): Imagine Cup

2:55     Close

There will be an opportunity to learn about the programme and to sign up for participation.

Lunch will be provided.

Welcome

Stay tuned for further announcements.