Can We Automate Data Mining?
That’s a big question! Back in 2006, we started the discussion on Data Mining Research, with the post about the…
Business Intelligence: The Importance of Time to Value
The BI market place is flooded with messaging from vendors saying they can provide analytical platforms and access to information…
Big Data, Big Hype, Big Danger
A remarkable thing happened in Big Data last week. One of Big Data’s best friends poked fun at one of…
Mad Lib Your Way to Purposeful Visualizations
Good data communication hinges on picking right chart. The patterns and insights almost magically emerge when you choose a chart…
With Big Data, Smaller Can Be Better: Find the “Gems”
Big data analytics was like the new popular kid on the block in 2012, rapidly rising to become the must-have…
Democratizing Data with Decision Management
I have been following the Data 2.0 Summit folks recently – the Third Annual Data 2.0 Summit 2013 in San Francisco is…
Evaluating Cloud Solutions: How to Create the Right Team for the Job
When your company is evaluating new cloud-based software solutions, it’s important to bring the right people to the table to…
Data Analysis Can Transform HR Department Processes
The benefits of data analysis have become well-documented – enormous cost savings for businesses, a higher likelihood of achieving a…
Business Discovery Apps: Data Visualization Plus
In the Harvard Business Review blog article by senior editor Scott Berinato, “Your Business Needs Insight, Not Just Pretty Pictures”…
Top Big Data Sectors and Their Unique Challenges
The Big Data industry was a $3.2 billion dollar industry in 2010, expected to reach $10 billion this year and…


