Following the Data
In this post I want to explore a method for helping us to better understand big data and what it…
How Data and Analytics Have Changed the Beautiful Game
Data is a rising star in professional soccer and it could soon become some teams' most valuable player. Data is…
How Technology Changed Customer Relation Management Systems
Customer Relationship Management, commonly referred to as CRM, is the business practice of fostering and maintaining relationships with customers through…
10 Reasons People Cringe at Big Data, But Shouldn’t
We'll let you on a little secret: even we know that big data can be a pretty intangible concept. Terms…
Why This Cloud ERP Provider Is Getting Interested in eCommerce
If you have been following the ERP space closely, it is tough to miss out on the increasing level of…
Combining Text Analytics with Voice-to-Text
In 2001, the band Cake released a song entitled "Short Skirt, Long Jacket". It's one of my favorite songs of…
Your Digital Doppelgänger or Why Third-Party Data Undermines Personal Agency
The uncanny valley — a sociotechnological reality in which tech becomes so sophisticated that it mimics humanity to a confusing,…
Conflict and Surprise: Big Data’s Big Storytelling Potential
"There are 4,448 active sessions on my website right now. Earlier, I had 1,502 active sessions. Currently, 65% are returning…
Hackers at the World Cup: Beware the Risky Free WiFi in Brazil’s Soccer Stadiums
If you are lucky enough to be at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, chances are you will have access…
Implementing Successful Business Intelligence Projects: What the 2014 World Cup Can Teach Us
After years of planning, the 2014 World Cup is set to kick off in Brazil this week. Here we look…
