It underscores an idea that my colleagues and I in IBM's business analytics consulting practice have been discussing with clients for more than a year.

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According to an analysis performed by advanced analytics consulting firm Emerald Logic, factoring in WiseWindow data on top of a simple momentum trading program boosted returns by over 30% on an annualized basis for GM, Ford, and Southwest Airlines.

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Mainly, IBM in recent years has been known for using acquisitions in products such as cloud computing, analytics and consulting services to spark growth and improve profitability in a huge, mature company.

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He also diversified into digital technology, data analytics, and strategic consulting.

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Strategy Analytics, a research and consulting firm, estimated that Apple shipped 17.7 million mobile phones to grab a record 34% of the U.S. market during the quarter, up from 12.8 million units shipped and a 25.4% share in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Professional Workshop: Many consulting companies like Aryng, EMC, and individual consultants like Abbott Analytics , Prediction Impact and others offer short analytics training most appropriate for working professionals.

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