Mean and standard deviation are [measures] to calculate data, but not [applications]. Application is making that data meaningful and organized, in order to push

Mean and standard deviation are [measures] to calculate data, but not [applications]. Application is making that data meaningful and organized, in order to push whatever industry forward. It's just what actually IBM, GE et. all. are doing. Still, the article doesn't have to be objective and you might be right but a little bit negative.