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PMML 4.0 Released

Shane Butler — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:50:37 +0000

The DMG has released a new version of the PMML open format for representing predictive models. The new version includes support for ensembles, new model types and more built in functions to name just a few of the enhancements. For a detailed summary, see the Zementis blog.

SAS hints at future R integration

Shane Butler — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:03:23 +0000

In more R news, it appears SAS isn’t as worried about airplane safety as originally thought, and has indicated they will include R support in an upcoming update to the SAS/IML product. For details see NYTimes & Adventures in Consulting.

Fayyad on Data Mining (cont)

Shane Butler — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:55:51 +0000

Dont forget to read the other KDnuggets interviews with Usama Fayyad:

Part 2: his Data Mining work at Yahoo!

Part 3: his interests, hobbies and outlook for the future, including this gem: “Any smart young (and good) data miners out there: I think I can keep you very busy indeed!”

KDnuggets Interviews Fayyad

Shane Butler — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:23:53 +0000

In the latest issue of KDnuggets News Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro talks to Usama Fayyad in an interview series covering his time at Yahoo, data mining challenges, data mining start-up DigiMine, the resulting spin-off consulting company DMX Group and consulting lessons. I have to say, what a great interview. Fayyad points to lessons on data stratergy, consulting and the potential of web mining. I am surprised at how fast a company could be founded, then have a spin-off and then be purchased — quite impressive. The interview will continue in the next issue of KDnuggets.