Business Applications of Data Mining Using Free Software

Abstract

Data mining has become the basis of decision making in large enterprises. However, their use in medium and small businesses has been minimal in the country. Among the causes of this phenomenon, there are the low number of experts in this field, the high costs of consulting and software, and the biggest factor, lack of knowledge of the medium and small entrepreneurs in the existence of data mining.

The article describes the methodology used to determine the free software tool better applicability within companies, and the development of a methodological guide for implementing business applications data mining, using free software WEKA as a tool for computer support for small and medium enterprises in the country.