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Simon Fraser University Launches Big Data Initiative and Opens Big Data Hub
Friday, February 10, 2017Company Profile | Follow Company
Burnaby, BC, February 10, 2017--(T-Net)--Simon Fraser University has announced the launch of KEY, SFU's Big Data Initiative, as well as the opening of SFU's Big Data Hub - a one-stop shop that connects people to the expert support and training they need.
KEY is SFU's Big Data Initiative and provides tools, training and expertise to unlock the potential of Big Data.
Notable speakers at the launch event included SFU President Andrew Petter, big data veteran and proud SFU alumnus Chris Neumann, and Fred Popowich, executive director, SFU's Big Data Initiative.
“The launch of this important initiative builds on Simon Fraser University's growing strengths in big data research and education,” said SFU President Andrew Petter. “KEY will enable SFU to expand our academic and research capacities by harnessing big data to acquire new knowledge, support economic and social development, and increase skills and expertise in the workforce.”
After explaining how one component of KEY is to spark new collaborations and bring people together to solve real world problems, Fred Popowich, executive director, SFU's Big Data Initiative concluded “Today, big data has done just that, and brought us all here to celebrate how we are moving beyond traditional barriers to pursue research, scholarship and digital innovation in new and exciting ways.”
About KEY
KEY, SFU's Big Data Initiative, provides tools, training and expertise to unlock the potential of Big Data. We are engaging people in advanced computing for innovation in teaching, research and community impact.
RESEARCH: Deliver new research breakthroughs using data-intensive approaches across domains and disciplines.
LEARN: Find training and expertise to learn how Big Data can help you advance your coursework, research or business.
MANAGE: Access powerful infrastructure to integrate, manage and secure your data on a massive scale.
PARTNER: Leverage Big Data to uncover intelligence and insights to drive your business forward.
Further Details: http://www.sfu.ca/key/#join
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