SPEAKER: Dr. William Pulleyblank

ABSTRACT:

 In 2009, IBM launched a major activity in business analytics and optimization.  This includes operations research, data analytics, statistical analysis, business optimization and risk management.  I will review this and discuss how it fits with our Smarter Planets strategic initiative.  I will focus on the types of client problems that are being attacked as well as the types of activities that are taking place.  I will also discuss the disciplines that being combined in his activity as well as some of the major challenges we face.