FarSite: Farsite tries for repeat with Big Data-driven Oscar predictions

The self-described “data geeks” at Farsite are using trash talk for motivation as they aim for repeat success at using Big Data to predict the Oscars. Last year the data analytics startup applied the statistical modeling skills it sells to retailers and other businesses by predicting 2013 Academy Awards – and hit on five of the six top winners. Since acquired by Columbus-based Information Control Corp., Farsite is still feeling scrappy about proving its performance was no fluke. Prominent…