Data Design Is Not Optional
The data model is designed to enforce certain rules on the information – such as ensuring that customer identifiers are…
Bring Your Own Software
For the last few years, it’s become very difficult for IT to police who brings personal devices into the enterprise…
First Look: OpenL Tablets
I got an update from Exigen Services recently on their OpenL Tablets business rules product. Exigen Services is a global IT…
Perils of Big Data: US Government Collecting Customer Data from Verizon
An article by the Guardian revealed that the US government is secretly collecting phone information from Verizon, storing what number…
Salesforce Fills Out the “Marketing Cloud”
Salesforce.com announced its intent to acquire email marketing and marketing automation vendor ExactTarget for ~$2.5B or $33.75/share, ending a few…
The Analytics Gap: Execs vs. Data Analysts
One insurance company’s chief data scientist is “terrific at what he does,” says his boss, even “brilliant.” The company is…
Is This the Ultimate Definition of “Big Data”?
Big Data is one of THE biggest buzzwords around at the moment, and I believe big data will change the…
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Great Analytics Vendors: 5 Must-Have Traits
Let’s face it; the best way to make your organization more data-driven is to get the best analytics talent within…
BYOD: An Unstoppable Force?
There are not many amongst us who would even consider leaving the house without some kind of mobile device in…
