*with apologies for cross-posting* Webinar Machine Learning with Mahout Date: Tuesday 27 February Time: 1pm - 2pm In this webinar Richard Skeggs will give an overview of what Apache Mahout is and the functions that are available. He will also discuss what the framework can be used for and highlight some cases studies. The webinar will include demonstrations and examples using the Apache Mahout software. Richard is responsible for the collection and curation of data with a focus on business within the Business and Local Government Data Research Centre. He also provides data users with information and support. His current research interest include the infrastructure used to support the use of big data. Combined with the use of machine learning for the processing of streaming data. Book now!<http://www.blgdataresearch.org/machinelearningwebinar/> Many thanks, Holly --- Holly Shea Project Office Administrator ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre Parkside 2C Essex Business School University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ Tel 01206 87(3437) E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> W: www.BLGdataresearch.org<http://www.blgdataresearch.org/> Follow us on Twitter: @BLGDataResearch<https://twitter.com/BLGDataResearch> Our blog - Big Data Explored Our new blog explores the world of Big Data and how it relates to research in local economic growth, public access to green infrastructure and supporting vulnerable people. Read the blog at www.blgdataresearch.org/news/big-data-explored<http://www.blgdataresearch.org/news/big-data-explored> or if you'd like to contribute a guest blog please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>