ZEMA is a superior data management solution that provides its users with easy access to an extensive data library. ZEMA offers powerful and easy-to-use tools to collect, validate, and analyze large quantities of data in one centralized place. ZEMA’s analyses can then be easily integrated with downstream systems. One of the most sought-after functionalities of […]
When discussing oil, the Middle East immediately comes to mind. It is at the core of multiple current events occurring in the world, politically, religiously, economically, and in the energy market; therefore, it is no surprise that at the Platt’s Global Crude Oil Summit, there will be a session dedicated solely to core trends in […]
Since energy products are the backbone of the economy and are widely used by all sectors, the general belief is that a rise in energy commodity prices in translates to an increase in the price of non-energy commodities, such as metals and agricultural products. To assess the validity of this common belief, we’ll review two […]
Within any industry or organization, the analyses performed on a daily basis are oftentimes the same series of calculations that are simply run for a different time period or on a different set of data. Nonetheless, those queries can require an inordinate amount of time and effort to replicate every day, from setting up the […]
In an unprecedented move, China rejected a quarter of U.S. corn imports this year after discovering the corn violated its ban on specific genetically modified foods. China found 545,000 metric tons of U.S. corn unacceptable after finding it contained MIR162, an insect resistant strain of the grain (The Wall Street Journal). Although MIR162 has been […]
Any time data must be put through a manual process, there is a risk of human error. The more often a business uses manual processes, the greater the likelihood that mistakes will occur; no organization is immune to the reality that manual process and human error go hand in hand. As recently as October of […]
Forecasting is an essential part of running a business, and historical data is a vital component of forecasting. Done correctly, forecasting helps a company plan ahead and increase its chances of remaining profitable. When it comes to data, the challenge for many companies today is finding a way to analyze abundant amounts of data in […]
Most oil companies have a dedicated team exploring new sources of energy, be it offshore crude, natural gas or any unconventional source. But, the inundating supply of crude from the Alberta oil sands and shale in the U.S. has redefined the scope and financial viability of offshore crude exploration. The official proven crude oil reserve […]
More than 1.8 trillion gigabytes of information was created in 2011, and the amount is expected to grow by a factor of 50 before 2020 (IDC Digital Universe Study). The cost to organizations of storing this information is projected to increase from US$379.9 million in 2011 to nearly US$6 billion in 2016 (IDC). With the […]
The information management business is worth over $100 billion USD, and based on 2010 data the number was set to grow at nearly 10% a year (Economist). Clearly, data is one of the most important assets of today’s organizations. Companies rely on data to make crucial business decisions, and consistently face the issue of data […]