Big Data Analytics: Don’t Forget the Endgame
We’re hearing a great deal these days about Big Data and related terms, one of which is Big Data analytics.…
Genesco Sues Visa Over PCI Noncompliance Fines
On March 7th, the sportswear company Genesco filed a lawsuit against Visa. The issue? In 2010 Genesco’s computer system was…
Cloud Security: Vetting Applications and Cloud Providers for Compliance and Security
The latest report from the Ponemon Institute, located in Traverse City, Michigan, sought to analyze trends in cloud computing security…
Big Data: Where the Opportunities Are!
I am often asked which industries offer the best potential for application of a Big Data solution and I have…
Walmart Makes Big Data Part of Its DNA
Walmart started using big data even before the term big data became known in the industry and in 2012 they…
Data Scientist Scarcity: Automation Is the Answer
In a meeting just last week, one Fortune 100 CTO referenced a familiar Harvard Business Review article that named the…
Data Visualization and BI Tools Selection
Data Visualization plays a very significant role in the world of Business Intelligence (BI). By efficiently identifying trends and patterns,…
Big Data Analytics: Think Differently To Maximize Value
There are many challenges to incorporating big data into analytic processes – technical, skill set, and cultural challenges for example.…
Informatica’s Master Data Management Strategy
I recently spent a couple of days with the management of Informatica at the Rosewood Hotel in Palo Alto. The…
Informatica: Establishing Order from Information Chaos
I recently attended the annual Informatica analyst summit to get the latest on that company’s strategy and plans. The data integration…