Vanderbilt University Unlocks the Power of Television News with Databricks

Vanderbilt University's Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries house a vast collection of television news archives, a goldmine for researchers seeking to understand historical context and trends. However, the library faced challenges in making this valuable resource accessible and actionable.

By adopting the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, Vanderbilt transformed its television news archive into a powerful research tool. Key benefits include:

• Enhanced research capabilities: Enabled advanced analytics and natural language processing on massive datasets.

• Improved data accessibility: Democratized data access for researchers across disciplines.

• Increased collaboration: Fostered cooperation between researchers and data scientists.

• Accelerated discovery: Powered new insights and research breakthroughs.

With Databricks, Vanderbilt is leading the way in unlocking the potential of television news data for academic research and public discourse.

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