IBM and DePaul University unveiled a new Center for Data Mining and Predictive Analytics that gives students expertise in predictive analytics, a skill increasingly in demand by employers around the globe. As part of the program, DePaul is also offering students the nation's first Masters of Science in Predictive Analytics, in an effort to bridge the gap between business and technology. Today's systems are generating enormous amounts of data, and companies need individuals with skills to make that data actionable.

To stay on top of all the trends, subscribe to Database Trends and Applications magazine.