Big Data Holds Big Promise for Government

Much of the focus around using business analytics to interpret big data has revolved around the private sector, as companies…

Brett Stupakevich
5 Min Read

The Data Scientist is the New Product Manager

Boston’s new data science-related meetup, The Data Scientist, got off to a great start yesterday with a presentation titled “The Scientist,…

gilpress
5 Min Read

A Text Analytics Question

How many survey questions are needed?

TomAnderson
1 Min Read

The Secret Sauce For Developing Written Content

Many people hate the thought of having to write a white paper or article. Most cringe even more at the…

BillFranks
7 Min Read

Java tops list of top 10 IT skills in demand.

Summary: Latest Dice report says Java, mobile and .NET developer skills are in short supply.Dice.com just released its monthly list…

JoeMcKendrick
2 Min Read

Importing Public Data with SAS Instructions into R

Many public agencies release data in a fixed-format ASCII (FWF) format. But with the data all packed together without separators,…

DavidMSmith
2 Min Read

Virtualization, Federation or Just Plain Access

There are still many illusions and unjustified expectations about big data.  But, one old belief--dating back to the early days…

Barry Devlin
7 Min Read

KANA Acquires Sword Ciboodle: My Very Long (but Insightful) Take

First off, both companies are clients of mine – and fairly active clients.Second, I have a very long history with…

EstebanKolsky
22 Min Read

For full ERP benefits, use cloud infrastructure and cloud applications.

Cloud technology creates infrastructure and improves software applications.

EphraimCohen
7 Min Read

No Data, No Problem: My Lean Six Sigma Data Collection Secrets

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this- “WE DON’T HAVE THE DATA FOR THIS, I guess…

Kyle Toppazzini
7 Min Read