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April 20, 2021BlogThe technology you use to facilitate analytics adoption can make all the difference between success and failure.What are the magic ingredients in the recipe for successful and prompt analytics ...
April 8, 2021Technical ArticleRobots are capable of extraordinary things. We see them in sci-fi movies and in other works of fiction, where their capabilities seem unimaginable. In real life, their potential as machines that work ...
March 31, 2021BlogA look into how companies are using AI- and NLP-powered chatbots to streamline their research processes. Across industries, businesses desperately need to find technological solutions ...
March 24, 2021BlogIf your organization is struggling to fully embrace data analytics, you might not be approaching it from the right perspective: that of the business user.Depending on who you ask, 38 to 50% of ...- March 11, 2021Technical ArticleSupervised algorithms (i.e. random forests) and unsupervised algorithms (i.e. K-means clustering) require some training before they can be used to perform tasks. Supervised algorithms need pre-classif...
- March 11, 2021Technical ArticleThe pathfinding problem is defined as finding the shortest route between two points. Pathfinding is a widely researched area and plays a key role in many computer science applications. Traditional...
March 5, 2021BlogThis is part four of our ongoing series Notes from Home. In this edition, we talk with Deepanker Anand, Associate Manager, Analytics, about staying focussed during the lockdown.Secrets to Stay P...
March 4, 2021BlogAbsolutdata conducted a study on 1000+ consumers for eight months to track their sentiment, spending and changing interests to anticipate the trends that will shape the future. This study has been pow...- March 2, 2021Technical ArticleDeep reinforcement learning is a subset of machine learning that combines reinforcement learning and deep learning. It adds deep learning into the reinforcement learning process, thus giving agents th...
February 25, 2021BlogTrade promotion management has a lot of moving parts – and getting them all to work together is a real challenge. Learn how AI can help CPG companies and retailers get the most out of their trade prom...- February 25, 2021Technical ArticleReinforcement learning is one of the fastest-emerging branches aiming to transform the scope of AI on real-world use cases. With its ability to adapt to the environment, reinforcement learning serves ...
- February 19, 2021BlogThis is part three of our ongoing series Notes from Home; you can read parts one and two here. In this edition, we talk with Shipra Gupta, one of our senior consultants, about staying productive and h...
February 16, 2021Case StudyOur client – a US-based multinational retailer that operates 11,000+ hypermarkets and stores – wanted to determine the effectiveness of their marketing and media outreach for a particular brand. Speci...
February 10, 2021Blog2021 promises to be an exciting blend of technical possibilities and multiple innovations for the CPG industry.2020 was some kind of year for CPG companies. Fortunately, we’ve learned how to w...- February 9, 2021Technical ArticleReinforcement learning is a branch of machine learning wherein actions are taken to maximize a cumulative reward based on interactions with an environment. Because of the ability of reinforcement lear...
- February 9, 2021Technical ArticleFollowing supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning (RL) has brought in a whole new angle for machine learning. It makes the process of learning from mistakes (like humans learn) av...
February 3, 2021Case StudyIn today’s marketplace, businesses need to make decisions and create campaigns faster than ever. Our client – an upmarket cruise line best known for its gourmet food, attentive service, small-ship coz...
January 28, 2021Case StudyOur client, a leader in the alcoholic beverages space, needed to improve their projections on a large scale: their reach includes 21 countries, and they wanted to forecast category volumes for an asso...- January 21, 2021BlogHow do we handle the onboarding process for new team members? Remotely, of course! Here’s what we do to make new Absolutdata employees feel part of the team – even if they’re working from home.W...
January 20, 2021BlogRead our predictions on the technology trends that will shape telecom over the next decade.Now that 2020 is finally over, companies are turning their attention towards future plans. Even with th...
January 20, 2021BlogChanges? We’ve had more than a few in 2020. In this article, we’ll examine the impact COVID-19 had on the convergence of business, analytics, and AI – and consider what to expect in 2021.It seem...
January 14, 2021Technical ArticleBrainWave Data Science Digest_Edition 5 is our new data science digest of articles from our data science, analytics and data engineering teams. The fifth edition is a compilation of all our technical.
January 6, 2021BlogLearn which technologies will impact your business in 2021 and beyond.I think that most of us are glad to change the calendar from 2020 to 2021. As we try to stabilize and build on the new norma...
December 21, 2020BlogThis booklet is a compilation of select blog posts from Absolutely, the Absolutdata blog. We’ve cherry picked some of the most popular blog posts to share on AI, ML, analytics, technology, and a mix o...
December 21, 2020BlogIn such unprecedented times, knowledge sharing, and tactical guidance are critical for every business. This booklet is a compilation of select blog posts on AI, ML, Analytics, Technology, and a mix of...
December 16, 2020Technical ArticleThe revolution in technology consists of massive developments in the IT space that are leveraging the advancements made in electronic and digital architecture to showcase their actual capabilities. Th...
December 16, 2020E-bookSeveral top global brands have used AI to address critical business challenges and get substantial returns. Download this eBook to demystify the roadmap to success with modern tech. Read on to find ou...- December 8, 2020Technical ArticleBlockchain technology was first described in the 1990s; the aim was to timestamp digital documents so that it was not possible to backdate them. However, the technology gained popularity with its appl...
- December 8, 2020Technical ArticleOne of the fundamental pillars of blockchain is transparency, and this transparency allows us to access a whole range of data about the blockchain network to create vivid data visualizations. Bitcoin...
December 3, 2020BlogAfter a bumpy 2020, what can the retail world expect for 2021? We examine the most relevant tech trends and their implications for the retail industry.Retail has never been a ‘one-size-fits-all’...
December 3, 2020Case StudyLaunching a new product is always a risk. It’s one that can be somewhat mitigated by due diligence and market research, but it’s a risk all the same. But what if you could harness millions of data poi...- November 30, 2020Technical ArticleBlockchain has disrupted the world since it was first practically recognized in its Bitcoin implementation, and it continues to be adapted to a number of industries. In the bigger scheme of things, th...
- November 25, 2020BlogIn this blog, we talk to Deepak Tanwar from our Talent team, about the start of Absolutdata’s in-office Corporate Yoga program and why they decided to move it online after the COVID pandemic hit. ...
November 24, 2020BlogBusinesses have been struggling to adapt to 2020’s sweeping changes. Learn how digital twins can help provide up-to-the-minute insight – and a good view of what the future might bring.Digital tw...- November 24, 2020Technical ArticleBitcoin is one of many Blockchain applications. Blockchain technology has made its way through financial services, and many other industries are starting to benefit from it. Tracking products and lega...
- November 24, 2020Technical ArticleBlockchain has found application in numerous fields, including cryptocurrency, banking, supply chain management, and healthcare. Simplistically speaking, blockchain enables data to be embedded in a di...
- November 12, 2020BlogMore events and engagement activities that helped our crew through COVID quarantining and working from home.Our last post detailed Absolutely Refreshed, a two-month initiative we launched earl...
- November 12, 2020Technical ArticleBlockchain’s capabilities find their implementations and applications in multiple domains, including (but not limited to) finance, tourism, social media, digital technology, and healthcare. Blockchain...
November 11, 2020BlogIs enterprise system of insight (ESI) a new concept for you? We’ll explore what an ESI does, the key focus areas, and the benefits it brings to large companies.At the enterprise level, data anal...- November 4, 2020BlogWhen COVID lockdowns began, our employee clubs went online. Learn how our Creativity Unleashed group made the transition to virtualization – and see some of our crafty results for yourself. 😊...
November 3, 2020BlogIs now really the time to invest in your brand image? Multiple studies say that it is.There are numerous things vying for your attention right now. Brand tracking – understanding consumers’ perc...
October 28, 2020BlogIs an older ETL platform slowing your business down? Before you start the migration process, ask yourself when and why you need a new ETL solution.ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) processes have bec...
October 27, 2020BlogCOVID has sped up the adoption of contactless and digital technologies – and there’s no reason to assume retail will revert to pre-COVID conditions once the pandemic is over. Learn which digital techn...- October 21, 2020BlogDuring the initial stages of the COVID lockdown, we started Absolutely Refreshed. Read on to find out what the outreach was all about and how it’s impacted our employees’ morale.When COVID-1...
October 20, 2020BlogCOVID’s impact on retail activities has left companies trying to maximize promotions on a limited budget and a tight timeframe. How can AI help them solve this puzzle?To say COVID-19 transformed...
October 15, 2020BlogThey walk among seemingly strong product portfolios, cannibalizing sales and draining your budget.In recent months, The Coca-Cola Company has been on a zombie-killing spree – or, in other words,...- October 14, 2020BlogGaurav Choudhary, our Engagement Manager, talks about the challenges and changes involved in working from home. This is our second edition of Notes from Home; if you missed the first one, you can get ...
October 13, 2020BlogTo stand out from the competition, you need more than just revenue growth management; you need AI-powered revenue growth management initiatives that are tailored to your company’s goals. Find out why....
October 8, 2020BlogWhat are market insights? Why do you need them? What should you do next? Find out in this post.Analytics has become a standard part of business intelligence – companies routinely gather and anal...
October 6, 2020BlogAI and machine learning aren’t just a nice-to-have capabilities — rather a must for CPG companies to conquer the new normal.The pandemic transformed the marketplace by breaking established buyin...- October 1, 2020BlogHow we pivoted to a virtual professional learning and development program – and helped our employees skill up from home.At Absolutdata, we love helping our employees develop their professional ski...
September 29, 2020Blog6 ways AI can help retailers manage COVID chaos and post-COVID uncertaintyIn some parts of the world, COVID chaos is still reigning, disrupting supply chains and throwing all retailers’ carefull...
September 22, 2020BlogDeveloping an analytics roadmap is an essential part of your analytics strategy. In this post, we’ll tell you what you need to know before you start building your roadmap. A robust anal...- September 17, 2020Technical ArticleBrainWave Data Science Digest_Edition 4 is our new data science digest of articles from our data science, analytics and data engineering teams. The fourth edition is a compilation of all our technical...
- September 17, 2020BlogAt Absolutdata, we believe that it’s important to give back to our community. That’s why we’ve set up a number of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Corporate social respo...
September 15, 2020BlogCOVID-19 has temporarily shuttered some businesses and moved others to a remote-work paradigm. Meanwhile, people are depending on telecoms to stay connected. How can AI help telecoms meet these demand...
September 10, 2020BlogCOVID-19 has caused even avid travelers to stay home. Quarantines, lockdowns, travel restrictions, and even outright travel bans have slashed hotels’ revenue streams. How can AI help them regain the c...- September 9, 2020BlogIn this issue, we talk with Saee Chaudhary, Analytics Consultant at Absolutdata, about working from home, staying productive, and picking up new hobbies during the lockdown.Adjusting to Telework...
September 8, 2020BlogSeveral studies confirm what most retailers already know: Price is a huge factor in customers’ buying decisions. How can AI help online and offline retailers set prices that attract consumers and stil...- September 4, 2020Technical ArticleNeural networks have become the state-of-the-art algorithm for solving many complex problems in today’s world. However, one of the major challenges of using neural networks is to find the best archite...
- September 4, 2020Technical ArticleOverview Meta learning is synonymous with “learning to learn”. Our usual machine learning models require many data samples for training. The basic idea behind meta learning is to teach the machine ab...
September 2, 2020BlogAbsolutdata conducted a study on 1000+ consumers for three months to track their sentiment, confidence index and changing behavior or forecast the trends that are likely to shape up in the future. Thi...
September 1, 2020Case StudyWhen you’re one of the world’s largest mobile telecommunications companies – serving over 200 million subscribers globally– it’s important to keep your network in top condition. The client is not only...- August 27, 2020Technical ArticleIntroduction Meta Learning is a complex, yet sought-after algorithm that deals with a hurdle faced by common machine learning (ML) algorithms. It is distinct in its ability to solve problems throug...
- August 27, 2020Technical ArticleIntroduction Imagine you are given a problem of developing a facial recognition software for an office which has around 100 employees. The first thing that one would do before building a model is to ...
August 26, 2020BlogFine-tuning marketing strategies to meet customers’ emerging demands is essential as we move towards a post-COVID mindset. The COVID epidemic is still growing strong in many places. Eve...
August 20, 2020BlogThe COVID-19 crisis arrived on the heels of the “retail apocalypse”. Now more than ever, retailers need to invest in AI and its related technologies if they want to move forward.There’s no doubt ...- August 19, 2020Technical ArticleMeta learning is one of the most important pillars of next-gen analytics products. The models need to continuously update themselves to give high quality recommendations. The Decision Option Generator...
- August 19, 2020Technical ArticleIntroduction Hyperparameter tuning is the process of finding the best subset of hyperparameters for a given problem. Simply put, we use this tuning to figure out if a tree depth of 12 is better than ...
- August 19, 2020Technical ArticleThis article presents visualization processes that can be followed while working on an Automated Machine Learning (auto-ML) environment.Abstract Training a model on an auto-ML environment involve...
August 13, 2020Thought LeadershipThere’s a fundamental shift underway in the consumer products and goods (CPG) market, driven by substantial changes in consumer behavior and marketplace conditions related to the pandemic. Businesses ...
August 11, 2020BlogWhat will consumers do in the New Normal? An AI-backed peek into the future.As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be entering a second phase, businesses worldwide are trying to determine their nex...