Little Rock, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/09/2017 -- Black Oak Analytics, a data analytics firm based in Little Rock, has taken the opportunity to support the prestigious annual Massachusetts Institute of Technology International Conference on Information Quality (MIT ICIQ) from October 6-7 to support advancements in the data solutions industry.

The 2017 conference will feature a forum for both researchers and practitioners to network and exchange information quality (IQ) knowledge and ideas. Practitioners and researchers will present research results and experience related to topics such as IQ concepts, tools, measures, models and management, case studies, best practices, cost/benefit analysis, IQ and data warehousing, IQ and e-business, policies and standards.

Keynote speakers include Pieter De Leenheer, presenting on data governance and capitalization in the big data era, and Doug Laney, who will speak about infonomics, understanding and embracing information as an economic asset. Additional topics include Topic Modelling in Information Quality Research, The Future of Data Governance, and Entity Resolution for High-Dimensional Data.

The conference will have attendees from both local and overseas institutions, from Arkansas' very own University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to representatives from research institutions in China, Germany, South Australia, United Kingdom, Belgium, India, Kuwait, and more.

A complete conference schedule including breakout sessions and presenters can be found on the conference website.

Black Oak Analytics staff managing the conference sponsorship include Dr. John R. Talburt, CEO, Rick McGraw, and Customer Relationship Manager, Will Parsley. The conference will be held October 6-7th, 2017 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Donaghey Engineering and Information Technology Building.

If you are interested in attending the 2017 MIT ICIQ this October for professional development and networking opportunities, you can register here.

About Black Oak Analytics
Since 2007, Black Oak Analytics has been a next-generation data solutions provider that enables clients to create actionable, comprehensive views of data through our Entity Resolution, Data Driven Marketing, and Data Analytics and Modeling solutions. Each member of our unique team of SMEs, industry leaders, and leading academic researchers has a record of accomplishment and success in his or her own right.

Visit Black Oak Analytics online or call 877-805-0736 to learn more.

CONTACT:
Joshua Johnson
Company: Black Oak Analytics
Address: Little Rock, Arkansas
Phone: 501-831-8417
Email: jjohnson@blackoakgroup.com
Website: http://blackoakanalytics.com/