October 18, 2019

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Virtual reality for immersive data visualization

Virtual reality for immersive data visualization

Ever want a superpower? Try increasing the bandwidth between your data and brain. Bob Levy explains how to pack higher dimensionality into your data exploration, enabled by virtual and augmented reality, and outlines what this means for the future of business.
Talk Title Virtual reality for immersive data visualization
Speakers Bob Levy (Virtual Cove, Inc.)
Conference Strata + Hadoop World
Conf Tag Big Data Expo
Location San Jose, California
Date March 29-31, 2016
URL Talk Page
Slides Talk Slides
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Ever want a superpower? Try increasing the bandwidth between your data and brain. Bob Levy explains how to pack higher dimensionality into your data exploration, enabled by virtual and augmented reality, and outlines what this means for the future of business.

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