NPV Considerations for Open Source Big Data Technologies
Mention the words “open source” and all kinds ideas probably come to mind such as “free”, “agility”, and “speed”. However,…
What is the biggest challenge for Big Data? (5 years on)
Five years doesn't half fly when you’re having fun! In this post from 2011 I highlighted some of the challenges…
How Technology Can Strengthen the Relationship between CFOs and CEOs
The relationship between a CEO and CFO is one of the most vital partnerships in any company. In the almost…
Enriching Your Account Universe: Turn Data into Revenue
There is an 8x increase in ROI on personalized campaigns, according to Forrester Research. While B2C marketers have been doing…
Cloud Computing: Cost Saver or Additional Expense?
If you are an IT professional managing large blocks of data on-premises, you have probably heard from your industry peers…
Youth Not Only Driving Big Data Success, But Pushing
Big data use is only growing, with businesses realizing that their options are to jump on the craze or find…
Uniting Big Data with the Cloud
Combining big data with the cloud seems like the perfect technology unity. Despite the many advantages that the cloud offers, many…
How Big Data Helps Solve Social Challenges
Big data has been a readily available resource for some years now. However several obstacles have prevented it from becoming…
Is Data Science a Liberal Art?
In the sense that all science is a liberal art, yes.This week I read a great piece by Adam Weinberg,…
The 4 Stages of Better Technology Adoption
Every business is at a different stage in their technology evolution. For some, they’re just starting to see that the…