FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylytics a computer hardware company?

No. We work with the best of the best to help you find the right item that you need. Our years of experience help you find the right devices for your business aims and projects.

Can you show me some examples of how Skylytics has solved client’s problems?

Of course! Head over to our projects pages to see what we’ve done for some of our clients.

Do you work on Azure, AWS, or GCP?

Yes we do! For more info, check out our projects here.

What’s it like to work with Skylytics as a client?

We don’t have cookie-cutter solutions. We also do our utmost to provide our clients with complete transparency. If you’d like more details, go to our Process page.

What are Skylytics’s processes for compliance and data privacy?

We adhere to data privacy laws and data sovereignty laws. We do this on a client-by-client basis.

What’s it like to work at Skylytics?

We love what we do! We’re a bunch of problem solvers that have both the technical chops and the business acumen to create the perfect solutions for our clients. If this sounds good to you, maybe you should check out our careers page and apply!

Continuous Intelligence FAQs

What is continuous intelligence?

Continuous intelligence (CI) is a design pattern where data from a source is moved through a process in which real-time analytics are integrated within a business operation. It gets it into a decision maker's hand in near-real time so the data point can be used in decision making. That decision maker can be a person looking at the data in reports and visualizations, or a machine learning model that makes a prediction based on the incoming data.

Continuous intelligence systems are able to continually update their models as new data is made available, allowing them to improve over time and make more accurate predictions or decisions. This is particularly useful in applications such as IoT (“Internet of Things”), where data is constantly generated from connected devices and systems, and in dynamic environments where data and conditions are constantly changing. IoT sensor data is one source of data that can feed a CI solution. Other sources of data can be used to make predictions as well.

What is the Difference Between AI and Machine Learning?

AI and machine learning are similar in that it involves computers helping people do things faster and better. However, while AI seeks to develop systems that act autonomously to complete tasks requiring human intelligence, machine learning needs to be taught what to do.

How can continuous intelligence be used in near real-time applications,
such as IoT and edge computing?

Continuous intelligence can be used in real-time applications, such as IoT and edge computing, in several ways:
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‍Real-time monitoring: IoT devices can be used to collect data in real-time and send it to the edge computing devices for analysis. Machine learning algorithms can then be used to detect any anomalies or patterns that may indicate the potential for an issue.
‍Predictive maintenance: Machine learning models can be used to predict when equipment or machinery is likely to fail. This can allow organizations to proactively schedule maintenance and reduce the cost of unplanned downtime and the brand damage that can accompany unplanned events.
‍Smart cities: Continuous intelligence can be used to analyze data from IoT sensors in smart cities to optimize traffic flow, energy consumption, and public safety.
‍Personalized recommendations: Can be used to analyze data from IoT devices to provide personalized recommendations to users. For example, a fitness tracker could recommend a workout based on the user's activity level and fitness goals.
‍Real-time decision making: Machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze data in near real-time to inform decisions based on the near real time data provided. . For example, in the case of a security breach, the system can automatically lock down the network to prevent further damage.

Overall, continuous intelligence solutions can be used to improve the efficiency, safety, and performance in near real-time applications in IoT and edge computing by providing real-time insights, predictions, and decision-making capabilities.

What are the key challenges and considerations for implementing continuous
intelligence solutions in an organization?

The “Five V’s” of Big Data: Volume (the amount), variety (structured, unstructured, or semi-structured), velocity (how fast it's generated), veracity (can you trust it?), and its value.
‍Data Management: One of the key challenges in implementing continuous intelligence solutions is the ability to manage and process large volumes of data from various sources in real-time or near real time at the velocity the data is produced. This requires a robust data management system that can handle the volume, velocity, and variety of data.
‍Data Governance: Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and security is crucial for continuous intelligence. This requires a robust data governance framework that includes data security, data privacy, and data compliance.
‍Integration with existing systems: Continuous intelligence solutions require integration with existing systems, such as business intelligence and analytics platforms, CRM systems, and ERP systems to consume data and insights they produce. This can be a complex and time-consuming process, requiring careful planning and execution.
‍Technical expertise: Implementing continuous intelligence requires a high level of technical expertise, including knowledge of data science, and machine learning. Organizations may need to invest in the development of internal expertise or partner with external experts to ensure success.
‍Change management: Continuous intelligence requires a significant change in the way an organization operates, and requires continuous change in processes, workflows, and decision-making. This requires effective change management and communication to ensure effectiveness, buy-in and adoption of the new system.
‍Scalability: Continuous intelligence systems need to be able to scale as the organization grows and evolves. This requires careful planning and design to ensure that the system can handle increased data volume, complexity, and velocity. Cloud implementations are typically used to allow for scaling up and out on demand.
‍Ethical considerations: Continuous intelligence relies on the use of data, which raises ethical considerations such as data privacy and bias. Organizations need to be mindful of these considerations and ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

How can continuous intelligence solutions be integrated with other technologies,
such as machine learning and big data?

Data Collection and Processing: Continuous intelligence can be used to collect and process large amounts of data from various sources, including IoT devices, social media, and sensor networks. This data can then be fed into machine learning algorithms to improve their accuracy and performance.
‍Real-time Analysis: Continuous intelligence can be used to analyze data in real-time, allowing for quick identification of patterns and trends. This can be used in conjunction with machine learning algorithms to make real-time decisions based on the data.
‍Predictive Analytics: Continuous intelligence solutions can be used to identify patterns and trends in historical data, which can then be used to make predictions about future events. This can be used in conjunction with machine learning algorithms to improve the accuracy of predictions.
‍Automation: Continuous intelligence requires automation such as data collection, analysis, and decision-making. This is used in conjunction with machine learning algorithms to improve the efficiency of these processes.
‍Data Visualization: Continuous intelligence can be used to create visual representations of data, making it easier to understand and interpret. This can be used in conjunction with machine learning algorithms to improve the interpretability of the data.

Overall, the integration of continuous intelligence with other technologies such as machine learning and big data can lead to more accurate and efficient decision making, as well as improved insights and predictions.

What are the potential benefits and ROI of implementing continuous intelligence
in an organization?

Improved decision making: Continuous intelligence allows organizations to make data-driven decisions in real-time, resulting in better outcomes and increased efficiency.
‍Increased revenue: By utilizing continuous intelligence, organizations can identify new revenue streams and opportunities, leading to increased sales and profits.
‍Competitive advantage: Organizations that implement continuous intelligence are better equipped to anticipate and respond to market changes and trends, giving them a competitive advantage over their rivals.
‍Reduced costs: Continuous intelligence can help organizations optimize their operations and reduce costs through automation and improved efficiency.
‍Improved customer experience: Continuous intelligence can help organizations better understand their customers and tailor their products and services to meet their needs, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
‍Better risk management: Continuous intelligence can help organizations identify and mitigate potential risks, reducing the likelihood of unexpected losses.
‍Increased productivity: Continuous intelligence can streamline processes and automate tasks, freeing up employees to focus on more important work, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
‍Improved compliance: Continuous intelligence can help organizations stay compliant with industry regulations and standards, reducing the risk of fines and penalties.

IoT FAQs

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how does it work?

IoT is a network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity which enables them to collect and exchange data. These devices can be connected through the internet, allowing them to communicate and interact with each other and with the external environment.

The IoT works by connecting devices to a network, such as the internet, and then using sensors and other technologies to collect data from those devices. This data is then analyzed and used to make decisions, automate processes, and control other devices.

Some examples of IoT devices include smart thermostats, connected cars, and smart home appliances. These devices use sensors to collect data, such as temperature, location, and usage patterns, and then use that data to make decisions and perform actions. For example, a smart thermostat can use data on the temperature inside a home to adjust the heating or cooling accordingly.

How do I use IoT in my business?

IoT can provide innovative, nuanced business solutions. For example, you can use it to determine Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OAEE) without theorizing and guesswork. You can leverage data collected from scattered assets in the field, assess costs, and make improvements or take preventative measures that save money. We can help you with implementing IoT products in your business, as well as show you the business value of the data you collect from it.

How can IoT be used in different industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare,
and transportation?

Manufacturing: IoT can be used in manufacturing to improve efficiency and productivity. Smart sensors and machines can be used to monitor the performance of equipment and identify potential problems before they occur.
‍Healthcare: IoT can be used to improve patient care and outcomes. For example, wearable devices can be used to monitor vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. This data can be analyzed to identify potential health issues and provide early intervention.
‍Transportation: IoT can be used to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation systems. For example, smart traffic signals can be used to adjust traffic flow in real-time, reducing congestion and improving travel times. Additionally, IoT can be used to monitor the condition of vehicles and predict when maintenance is needed, reducing downtime and improving safety.
‍Agriculture: IoT can be used to improve crop yields, reduce water consumption and increase efficiency. For example, Smart irrigation systems can be used to monitor soil moisture and weather conditions to determine the optimal watering schedule for crops.
‍Energy: IoT can be used to manage and optimize energy consumption. For example, smart meters can be used to monitor energy usage in real-time and provide feedback to consumers on how to reduce their energy consumption.

What are the potential benefits and ROI of implementing IoT in an organization?

Increased Efficiency: IoT can help organizations optimize processes and automate tasks, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
‍Improved Decision Making: IoT devices can collect and transmit real-time data, providing organizations with valuable insights and enabling them to make more informed decisions.
‍Enhanced Customer Experience: IoT can be used to improve customer engagement and satisfaction, such as through personalized marketing campaigns and proactive maintenance of products or services.
‍Predictive Maintenance: IoT can be used to monitor equipment, predict when maintenance is needed, and schedule maintenance in advance, reducing downtime and reducing costs.
‍Cost Savings: IoT can help organizations reduce costs associated with energy consumption, labor, and inventory management.
‍Improved Safety: IoT can be used to monitor employee safety, alerting managers to potential hazards and helping to prevent accidents.
‍Increased Revenue: IoT can help organizations increase revenue through new products, services, and business models.
‍Competitive Advantage: Organizations that implement IoT can gain a competitive advantage by being able to respond more quickly to customer needs and stay ahead of market trends.

Data FAQs

What is data engineering and how does it differ from data science or data analytics?

Data engineering is the process of designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure and systems that are used to store, process, and analyze large amounts of data. This includes tasks such as data ingestion, data storage, data processing, and data modeling. Data engineers are responsible for designing and implementing the technology and processes that allow data scientists and analysts to access and work with large and complex data sets.

Data science, on the other hand, is the process of using data, statistical models, and machine learning techniques to gain insights and make predictions about complex systems. Data scientists are responsible for analyzing and interpreting data, building predictive models, and communicating their findings to stakeholders.

Data analytics is the process of using data to gain insights and make decisions. Data analysts are responsible for cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data, as well as identifying patterns and trends in the data.

What are some common tools and technologies used in data engineering?

Apache Hadoop: An open-source software framework for distributed storage and processing of large data sets.
‍Apache Spark: A fast and general-purpose cluster computing system for big data processing.
‍Apache Kafka: An open-source, distributed event streaming platform that can handle millions of events per second.
‍Apache Storm: A distributed, real-time data processing system that can handle large streams of data in real-time.
‍Data Lakes and Lakehouses: vast pools of raw data, held until its purpose can be defined.
‍Jupyter Notebooks: an interactive web application for creating and sharing computational documents.
‍SQL: A programming language used for managing relational databases and querying data.
‍NoSQL databases: A category of non-relational databases that can handle large amounts of unstructured data. Examples include MongoDB, Cassandra, and Hbase.
‍ETL & ELT tools: Tools that extract, transform, and load data from various sources into a data warehouse or other data store. Examples include Talend, Informatica, Apache NiFi, and Azure Data Factory.
‍Data visualization tools: Tools that allow users to interact with and visualize data in a variety of formats, such as charts, graphs, and maps. Examples include Tableau, QlikView, and Power BI.
‍Cloud AI/ML service technologies: Platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Watson, and Google Cloud Platform offer a range of data engineering tools and services, including data storage, processing, and analytics.
‍Anaconda, Python and R: Two popular programming languages used for data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.

How can data engineering support data warehousing and big data?

Data engineering plays a crucial role in supporting data warehousing and big data by providing the infrastructure and tools necessary to collect, process, and store large amounts of data. This includes tasks such as:

‍Data ingestion: Data engineers are responsible for designing and implementing processes to collect data from various sources, such as transactional systems, social media, and log files.
‍Data transformation: Data engineers are responsible for cleaning, transforming, and normalizing data to ensure it is in a format that can be easily integrated into a data warehouse or big data platform.
‍Data loading: Data engineers are responsible for loading data into a data warehouse or big data platform, such as Hadoop or Spark.
‍Data governance: Data engineers are responsible for implementing data governance policies and procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of data stored in a data warehouse or big data platform.
‍Data security: Data engineers are responsible for implementing security measures to protect data stored in a data warehouse or big data platform from unauthorized access or breaches.

Overall, data engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring that data warehousing and big data systems are able to handle large amounts of data and provide valuable insights to organizations.

What are some best practices for designing and building efficient data pipelines?

Start with a clear understanding of the data and its purpose: Understand the data sources, the format of the data, and the business requirements before designing the pipeline.

‍Plan for scalability: Design the pipeline to handle large amounts of data and allow for future growth.
‍Use batch processing: Process large amounts of data in batches to improve efficiency and reduce processing time.
‍Use a data warehousing solution: Use a data warehouse to store and manage large amounts of data, and to make it easily accessible for reporting and analytics.
‍Utilize parallel processing: Use parallel processing to speed up data processing and improve performance.
‍Implement data validation and error handling: Ensure data quality and accuracy by validating and cleaning data before it enters the pipeline.
‍Monitor and optimize performance: Monitor the pipeline's performance and make adjustments as needed to optimize performance and reduce bottlenecks.
‍Automate data pipeline processes: Automate as many steps as possible in the pipeline to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency.
‍Use cloud-based solutions: Consider using cloud-based solutions for data storage and processing, as it allows for easy scalability and cost-effectiveness.
‍Test and document the pipeline: Test the pipeline thoroughly and document the steps and processes for future reference and maintenance.

About Skylytics FAQs

What Does Skylytics Do?

Frequently Asked Questions

Continuous Intelligence FAQs

IoT FAQs

Data FAQs

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About Skylytics FAQs

What Does Skylytics Do?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skylytics a computer hardware company?

Can you show me some examples of how Skylytics has solved client’s problems?

Do you work on Azure, AWS, or GCP?

What’s it like to work with Skylytics as a client?

What are Skylytics’s processes for compliance and data privacy?

What’s it like to work at Skylytics?

Continuous Intelligence FAQs

What is continuous intelligence?

What is the Difference Between AI and Machine Learning?

How can continuous intelligence be used in near real-time applications,such as IoT and edge computing?

What are the key challenges and considerations for implementing continuousintelligence solutions in an organization?

How can continuous intelligence solutions be integrated with other technologies,such as machine learning and big data?

What are the potential benefits and ROI of implementing continuous intelligencein an organization?

IoT FAQs

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how does it work?

How do I use IoT in my business?

How can IoT be used in different industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare,and transportation?

What are the potential benefits and ROI of implementing IoT in an organization?

Data FAQs

What is data engineering and how does it differ from data science or data analytics?

What are some common tools and technologies used in data engineering?

How can data engineering support data warehousing and big data?

What are some best practices for designing and building efficient data pipelines?

Achieving OEE through IoT and Analytics for a Manufacturing Company

Mitigating Potential Revenue Leakage with Graph Database

Full Stack Developers Deployed to Drive eCommerce Site Modernization Project to Completion

Let's start helping you leverage continuous intelligence to make more informed business decisions

Let's get toknow each other

Email

Meet

How can continuous intelligence be used in near real-time applications,
such as IoT and edge computing?

What are the key challenges and considerations for implementing continuous
intelligence solutions in an organization?

How can continuous intelligence solutions be integrated with other technologies,
such as machine learning and big data?

What are the potential benefits and ROI of implementing continuous intelligence
in an organization?

How can IoT be used in different industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare,
and transportation?

Let's get to
know each other