The increased interest in predictive analytics points to its power and possibilities, says analyst Fern Halper, from  Hurwitz & Associates.

Vendors are eagerly jumping on board, and open source is becoming increasingly important.

In this Q &A interview, Halper talks about the growing interest—and changes—she sees in the predictive analytics market.

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