While in Vegas, I caught up with my former DataLeader pal, Kim Schmidt to talk about her new book, advanced analytics, and why Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are the Ford, GM, and Chrysler of the 21st century.

In this Data Point, Frank talks about how it’s data analytics and statistical analysis — and not luck — that run Las Vegas. It’s not Sin City, it’s Stats City. Although, that’s not nearly as catchy.

Frank and Andy sync up before a big internal conference and some goodies that Andy’s working on.

In the first episode of “Season 2,” Frank and Andy catch up with Joel Cochran. Joel Cochran leverages data in the political arena.

Show notes coming soon.

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In this Data Point, Frank reflects on the impact of data analytics on cancer research and one year of recording data points. In honor of Father’s Day, he left a few bloopers in place.

Summer vacation season is upon on us(at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and Andy is taking some well-deserved R&R at Busch Gardens in Virginia.

However, data never takes a vacation and he notices something new at the Loch Ness Monster ride.

It was two years ago today that I had what I refer to now as my “Blues Brothers moment.” If you’re not familiar with the movie, then this GIF below depicts the seen elegantly enough.

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As promised, here’s the live stream I did from the hotel after day one. I’d like to think my on camera presence has improved since then.

Also here are the links to the two videos I recorded in the Channel 9 Studios:

In this episode, Frank and Andy celebrate one year of podcasting, the origins of “Data Points,” how the show got started, and where it may be headed.

Varigance is poised to release the 2018 version of their toolset: BimlExpress, BimlStudio, and BimlFlex.

BimlHero Andy Leonard has an update!