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Life as a Data Scientist at Fulcrum

In our previous article, “Modernizing Data Science in Today’s Business” published October 30, 2018, we explored the ways in which

Modernizing Data Science in Today’s Business

As we kick off our final blog series of the year, we wanted to take a deeper look at the

Our Favorite Free Visualization Tools Vol. 2

Last November, we discussed our favorite data visualization tools that can be used without any licensing fees (both open source

Managing Analytic Apps: Our Approach To Evaluating Efficacy

Many investment banks have expended significant time and resources in data science to generate insights, build applications, and develop platforms.

2018 Mifid II Regulatory Changes: How Data Science Can Drive Success

One of the biggest topics in the investment banking world today is how investment research is shared with asset managers

Challenges Facing Investment Banks in the Adoption of Data Science

Today, data science is not only an industry buzzword, but an emerging business need to drive profitability, as we will

Tagging & Tracking: The Best Way to Improve Reporting and Measuring

Consistent tagging and tracking is key factor in creating a solid foundation for any successful site. However, it can be

Utilizing Predictive Analytics in Retail to Increase Sales

The retail industry by nature is centered around the constant application of big data, descriptive analytics, and predictive analytics to

Introducing DSAT 2.5 – Fulcrum’s 2.5 FTE Data Science Acceleration Team

Data science is imperative for maximizing growth and profitability, but few organizations can afford a team than can cover the

5 of Our Favorite Free Visualization Tools

As we begin to draw closer to the end of 2017, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that the collection and application

The Augmented Bond Salesperson: Using Data to Drive Efficiency in Selling Corporate Bonds and Other Illiquid Assets

The new regulatory environment has increased the incentive for investment banks to turn over their positions more efficiently. Productively finding

An Analytical Approach to Market Research

While the marketing industry has been steadily shifting toward a data-driven new reality, the marriage of observed data and custom-collected

Data-Driven Personalized Digital Coupons for Grocery Stores

Much has changed since Coca-Cola introduced the first coupon in 1887, but still nearly all consumers (96%) use print or

Navigating the World of Big Data Analytics

New analytics software and methods are developing at such a rapid pace that it’s difficult for the enterprise to keep

Data Science in Practice: Leveraging Matched Control Groups to Accurately Measure Business Experiments

It’s challenging these days for managers to measure the financial effects of changes they make to their enterprise. Interventions such