The Journey from Big Data to Big Promise
It’s well known that big data is usually stated in terms of the three Vs: Volume, Variety and Velocity. The…
The Road to Operational Analytics
Operational analytics is making headlines in 2013. But why is it important? And why is it more likely to succeed…
Decision Management and In-Memory Technology
In-memory databases and in-memory analytics are interesting technologies when it comes to Decision Management Systems. Memory is thousands of times faster…
Helpful or Creepy? Avoid Crossing the Line with Big Data
One of the most discussed concerns surrounding big data today is privacy. While many powerful analytics are possible with the…
The Big Data Talent Shortage: Are H1-B Visa Holders the Solution?
As the global race for big data talent intensifies, Canada has emerged as a prime destination for tech professionals, offering…
ROI for Big Data and Analytics
I had the honor to be on The Interop Conference Big Data Panel in Las Vegas yesterday. The panel was…
Silicon Valley: From Electronic Warfare to Big Data
Recently I watched one of Ayasdi’s angel investors, Steve Blank, talk about the history of Silicon Valley and how the…
Real-Time Access to SaaS Data
IntroductionData stored in SaaS applications is often inaccessible to BI tools. This is a major headache to early adopters of…
Celebrate Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week!
Everybody put your party hats on, it’s time to celebrate! May 5-11 is Corporate Compliance and Ethics week, which means…
Using Big Data Intelligently: Four Types of Discovery Technology
Information technology for business is changing rapidly as organizations demand innovation to help them discover insights and facts. Our research into…


