Business Analytics and Hollywood: A Match Made in Heaven?
My favorite acceptance speeches are from Oscar recipients in science and technology. In contrast to actors, directors and writers, these…
Data Management for Better Business in the New Age
Within any business, particularly large enterprises, data management is a crucial player in the success of the operation. In a…
Spreadsheets: Use Them, Don’t Abuse Them
I’ve been using electronic spreadsheets for more than 30 years. I consider this technology among the 20th century’s top five…
Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief
By Mike Smitheman, VP of Marketing at GoodData By Mike Smitheman, VP of Marketing at GoodDataLast Friday, a 10,000-ton meteor sped into…
Data-Driven BPM: Making “Big Data” Actionable
Conversation about “big data” often leads to more questions than answers. Where does big data begin and end? Business Intelligence,…
Socialytics: Social Analytics Earns Its Portmanteau
When an idea goes viral, it becomes a meme, and when two memes are associated for long enough to be…
Building a Private Cloud: A Strategic Guide
With the advent of cloud computing, companies are trapped with their desire to adopt the flexible and scalable model without…
Data Integration Ecosystem for Big Data and Analytics
In my article, “Data Integration Roadmap to Support Big Data and Analytics,” I detailed a five step process to transition…
Desktop Spreadsheet Alternatives to Know
The electronic spreadsheet is among the top five most important advances in business management to come along in the last…
Big Data Makes the Super Bowl a Personal Experience
Whether you’re going for the 49ers or the Ravens tomorrow, marketers have you covered. The Super Bowl attracts the biggest…
