Ever since the early 2000s, when I became aware of the first data mining systems, I have found the technology behind predictive analytics to be compelling, even fun. By building models that track ...

While the feature can be a useful aid for identifying both positive and negative employee work trends, it also could lead to organizations spying on employees just a little too closely. Recently, ...

Microsoft's Office news this week includes new "Calendar Apps" for Outlook, plus the rollout of Delve Analytics. The common thread with these announcements is the promise of better personal time ...

Office furniture maker Steelcase plans to embed sensors in the workplace to analyze real estate utilization and optimize space to improve productivity. The move, enabled by Microsoft's Azure Internet ...

Microsoft today announced it has acquired people analytics startup VoloMetrix. The company said it plans to integrate the organizational analytics technology into Office 365. Financial details of the ...