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IBM Research and Thiess Use Data ‘Vital Signs’ to Predict Mining Equipment Health and Drive Business Performance

First-of-a-kind program infuses Big Data, advanced analytics and modeling to merge mechanics, field knowledge and diverse data sources to increase operational performance in mine production

SAN JOSE, Calif., and Queensland, Australia – 20 Feb 2014: IBM today announced a new collaboration with Thiess, one of the world’s largest contract miners, to use Big Data to improve machine availability and operational productivity utilizing predictive analytics and modeling technologies. This initial collaboration focuses on Thiess’ Mining haul trucks and excavators, and will help unify asset management and business operations.  (more…)

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