Our New Center for Enhanced Analytics
Posted on September 13, 2016
[The title of this post was changed to correct an error in the name.]
Analytics and “big data” seem to be the next frontier in a number of arenas. Data researchers can use the large, real-time data sets that are available today to facilitate scientific discovery, improve the flow of traffic, and increase energy efficiency, among many other things.
Last year, the White House appointed the first federal Chief Data Scientist. And a few months ago, the federal government released a strategy for big data research and development. Also, numerous initiatives are under way across federal agencies to both release data sets for public use and better use data to manage federal programs.
For years, GAO’s skilled technical staff has provided insights into large data sets that support our work. We have also built up our in-house science and technology expertise. Now, with the increasing use of data across both the public and private sectors, we have established our Center for Enhanced Analytics.
Keeping us cutting edge
Our new Center for Enhanced Analytics has 4 primary goals:
- enhance access to data sources
- assess, customize, and help deploy new technologies
- promote novel analytic approaches
- strengthen analytical skills
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