2. Definition
Cluster
- A grouping of a number of similar things.
- Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected
companies or institutions that manufacture products or deliver
services to a particular field or industry. Clusters typically include
companies in the same industry or technology area that share
infrastructure, suppliers, and distribution networks.
3. Definition
Clustering
A main task of explorative data mining, and a common technique
for statistical data analysis used in many fields, including pattern
recognition, image analysis, information retrieval, bioinformatics.
Etc.
4. Advantage/Benefits of Cluster
Benefits of Clusters
Clusters provide benefits to individual firms and differentiate
regions. They take time to establish but, when they are fully
functioning, provide a vital and dynamic engine for growth and
productivity
5. Advantage/Benefits of Clustering
Benefits of Clustering
Business productivity: Companies operating in a cluster operate more
efficiently by taking better advantage of economies of scale and shared
resources
Innovation and knowledge transfer: As part of a cluster, companies can
better source new knowledge and pursue innovation opportunities through
stronger links with institutions, service providers and educational
establishments
Market awareness: Clustering allows companies to serve existing markets
better and to respond to future market changes, through the establishment
of closer links with local clients and markets.
Companies in a cluster can also act co-operatively in sourcing market data.
7. Others example.
Data cluster, a group of data.
Cluster home, a type of housing development
Cancer cluster, in biomedicine, an occurrence of a greater-than-
expected number of cancer cases
Etc.
