The company's algorithm draws on information from more than 100 databases and social networks, looking at an array of variables such as users' locations and the number of personal connections.

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The wide array of Big Data techniques and services is crucially dependent on robust and capacious networks.

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On other cable networks, particularly IFC, Comedy Central, and the Cartoon Network, a wild array of comedy series are taking similar advantage of their niche status.

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Makers such as WMS, International Game Technology and Bally are testing networks that push games and information out to slot machines, allowing a nearly unlimited array of moneymaking choices.

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Makers such as WMS, International Game Technology (nyse: IGT - news - people ) and Bally are testing networks that push games and information out to slot machines, allowing a nearly unlimited array of moneymaking choices.

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Makers such as WMS (which sells its games in India and Southeast Asia, among other regions), International Game Technology and Bally are testing networks that push games and information out to slot machines, allowing a nearly unlimited array of moneymaking choices.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Makers such as WMS (which sells its games in India and Southeast Asia, among other regions), International Game Technology (nyse: IGT - news - people ) and Bally are testing networks that push games and information out to slot machines, allowing a nearly unlimited array of moneymaking choices.

FORBES: Well-Armed Bandits