Microsoft buys Revolution Analytics for statistical computing and predictive analysis

Microsoft just acquired Revolution Analytics the leading commercial provider of software and services for R, the world’s most widely used programming language for statistical computing and predictive analytics. We are making this acquisition to help more companies use the power of R and data science to unlock big data insights with advanced analytics.

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IDS Report: Miele Canada Unveils Culinary Experience

 

By Sonya Davidson

At last night's Interior Design Show (IDS) Opening Night Party, Miele Canada hosted a pre-party reception for invited industry leaders, designers, influentials and media. It was a night of rubbing elbows with well-known designers including Karim Rashid. MakerBot, 3D image printers were also offering teasers at the reception leading to the unveiling of Miele's newest innovations for the home. 

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GoDaddy focuses on Canada with new VP and small business solutions

As more business owners look to establish their online presence around the world, GoDaddy is growing its Canadian operations, and has appointed Jill Schoolenberg as its Vice President of Canada. Schoolenberg will lead GoDaddy’s expansion across Canada.

“With GoDaddy’s commitment to provide solutions for small business, together with bilingual customer support, I am excited to help small business owners in Canada be successful.”

“Joining GoDaddy means being able to help small businesses - the largest business segment in Canada - grow their businesses, attract new customers, and sell their products and services online in a cost-effective way,” said Schoolenberg. “With GoDaddy’s commitment to provide solutions for small business, together with bilingual customer support, I am excited to help small business owners in Canada be successful.”

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WhatsApp lets you access service through web browser

A bit late but then again better late than never. WhatsApp just unveiled its web browser version. The web client works as an extension of your phone, meaning you can’t use it if your phone isn’t online and if you aren’t running the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone. You can access it through web.whatsapp.com. The feature is currently not available for iOS because of Apple platform limitations.

Source: WhatsApp