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Ultimate Software Hosts Webcast on Predictive Analytics and Big Data for Human Capital Management [Manufacturing Close - Up]
[June 18, 2013]

Ultimate Software Hosts Webcast on Predictive Analytics and Big Data for Human Capital Management [Manufacturing Close - Up]


(Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Ultimate Software, a cloud provider of people management solutions, reported that it hosted a complimentary webcast on June 13 focusing on understanding how big data and HR come together to increase productivity, decrease costs, ensure compliance, proactively manage talent, and increase revenues.



In a release on June 13, the Company noted details of the webcast: The featured presenter for this webcast was Laurie Bassi, chief executive officer at McBassi & Company, a company that uses behavioral economics to enhance organizational performances. Bassi discussed the evolution of big data as well as apply predictive analytics techniques that can solve a broad range of challenges related to human capital management. Participants learned the fundamentals in getting started, best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and actionable insights that can make a strategic impact on their organizations.

Steve VanWieren, principal statistician and data scientist at Ultimate Software, is responsible for developing a range of analytic products, including the use of predictive analytics for effectively managing people. His experience is focused on data integration, data privacy, and the use of data development in order to solve business problems. Previously, VanWieren worked as a vice president of Equifax, where he was responsible for measuring and improving the quality of U.S. consumer data as well as developing multiple statistical models related to risk, response, profitability, and fraud.


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