Why the Chief Data Officer is the Hottest Job of the 21st Century
In 2012, Harvard Business Review boldly named the Data Scientist “The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century.” In 2012, Harvard Business Review boldly named the…
In-Memory Analytic Databases Are so Last Century
In an article written last year by an industry analyst that I respect, IDC’s Carl Olofson, he gave the impression that in-memory…
What Is Your Life Like in the Cloud? [INFOGRAPHIC]
In today’s digital world there are so many things you can do with the cloud. Cloud computing is quickly becoming…
Big Data Explained in Less Than 2 Minutes … to Absolutely Anyone
There are some things that are so big that they have implications for everyone, whether we want them to or…
How to Pivot Your Data
More than a decade ago, the enterprise was a very different place. Companies had challenges dealing with data growth -…
How Top Brands Are Wielding Data and Analytics
You’ve heard that “Big Data is the new competitive advantage.” You know it’s “the next frontier for innovation, competition, and…
First Look: IBM Decision Optimization Cloud
IBM’s advanced analytics portfolio contains its descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics products (everything from Cognos to SPSS to…
The Hadoop Honeymoon Is Over
Listen up Big Data playmates! The ubiquitous Big Data gurus, tied up in their regular chores of astroturfing mega-volumes, velocities…
Employee Training and Other Ways to Protect Your Company’s Valuable Data
In the last decade, companies have seen new business opportunities thanks to the advancement in technology. However, these technologies can…
5 Smart Data Tips for New CIOs to Drive Business
Whether its day one or day 501, it’s practically vital for CIOs to make a splash and prove their worth.…