Why Add More Features? Because We Can or Because We Should?
I just read a great post by Daniel Mathai of Infosys, Why Social CRM Can Wait. He brings an interesting perspective into…
Defining ROI for BI
Over the years, ROI calculations have been created by many and adapted within organizations to justify BI project spending, implementation,…
Look, Ma. No ETL
One of the first things you learn about in business intelligence is ETL. Raw data gets harvested, washed and served.…
By the Dashboard Light
When my dashboard’s “Check engine” light—aka the Harbinger of Doom—came on recently, my blood ran cold. Angst-ridden, I took the…
How IT Services Companies can Thrive in the Age of Cloud
After a disappointing 2009, a year in which global tech spending fell by 4.2 percent, IT Services companies are experiencing…
Smart systems, dumb ones, and privacy
Everywhere I talk about the Numerati, I find people worrying about the erosion of personal privacy. This post is about…
