The 4 Biggest Problems with Big Data
People are buzzing about the promise of big data. That’s because
The Power of Customer Decision Management
A few weeks ago Rob Brosnan wrote a nice piece on the Forrester blog – Is it time for Customer…
The Unbearable Lightness of Multitenancy in the Cloud
If y’all are not in the mood to listen to a (well reasoned, researched, educated and well-timed) rant, move along. …
INSA Report: Cloud Computing: Risks, Benefits, and Mission Enhancement for the Intelligence Community
On 13 march 2012, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) released a report culminating a years worth of interviews…
Moneyball, a Must-watch Movie for the Business Analytics Savvy
Every Business Analytics consultant should watch the movie Moneyball (2011). This movie is indeed one of the best movies I’ve…
The Perils of Analysts Demanding Perfection and Precision
I refer to myself as a “ready-fire-aim” kind of guy. Although this is an exaggeration, it makes the point that…
Why Large Enterprises and EDW Owners Suddenly Care About Big Data
While most of big data is geared towards social media and stream analytics, traditional EDW can also best leverage the…
Are Public Clouds Complex Environments?
A recent analyst report suggests public clouds are prone to failure because they are inherently complex. However, just because there…
Big Data Analytics: Reframing Political Campaigns
A lot of people talk about Big Data, but not may do anything meaningful with it. Planned Parenthood is one…
Data Mining Book Review: Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications
The book from Robert Nisbet, John Elder and Gary Miner is a fresh addition to any data miner library. First…