Data and Analytics Innovation: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract
Massive volumes of data are increasingly being generated at unprecedented rates as a result of advances in information technology and developments such as use of expanded mobile capabilities(supported by more powerful and increasingly widespread bandwidth). New approaches to combining and making sense of large amounts of varied datamethods referred to as advanced analyticsare helping to uncover patterns, identify anomalies, and provide insights not suggested by a priori hypotheses. In fact, advanced algorithms are enabling the automation of functions that require the ability to reason; for example, an algorithm may use data on weather, traffic, and roadways to estimate and provide real-time information to drivers on traffic delays and congestion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1174702
Entities
People
- Timothy M. Persons
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office