Without question, TIA represented a radical leap ahead in both data-mining technology and intelligence analysis.

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As a result, they can do what-if analysis, model data, and run sophisticated data mining and forecasting algorithms that return answers within minutes, enabling them to fine-tune and refine their offers and service bundles to accurately reflect the needs of their subscribers.

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Glen Jones of Intierra RMG, a company that provides sources of data, analysis, consulting, reports and mineral information maps to the mining industry, believes there is a significant amount of risk in the sector today.

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