Dataminr builds a Twitter-powered early warning system
Dataminr, a New York-based start-up that has been quietly building a global sensor network powered by Twitter, has introduced its technology to the public, showing how its real-time engine can act as an early warning system for enterprise and government customers. Dataminr has signed a partnership with Twitter to access its firehose and is analyzing it in dozens of ways, helping surface breaking news, critical information or highlighting trends from emerging events.
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