Digital Transformation: Embracing Change
“It ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things…
Surviving Digital Transformation? Here’s How To Thrive In It
You cannot solve problems with the same thinking that created them.
How Data Is Redefining CIO & Chief Data Officer Roles
Amid the big data, mobile, social and cloud computing waves, organizations are overhauling their job descriptions for CIOs and CTOs
Analytics and the Internet of Things: The Big Disconnect
The Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics software for the most part remain separate islands. But over time, more IoT systems will connect with analytics workloads that are
Open Source Business Intelligence: Then and Now
In the Beginning…
In the early days, open source vs proprietary seemed almost a religious struggle
Applying Analytics to Find the Business in Your Data
Data quantities and the number of sources it comes from are on an upward trajectory – and we don’t see this course changing.
Cloud, Internet of Things Force Data Center Evolution
Organizations will need to change the structure and role of data centers in order to support the emerging digital world created by trends such as cloud computing, mobility and the Internet of Things, according to Gartner Inc.
Social CEOs Affect Sales
Customers base lots of buying on the face behind a brand, the story of the brand, the derivation, ethics, values and ultimately, who they are being an ambassador for when they buy. This brings the social presence and touch points with a CEO even more into focus and more importantly, a reason to exist at all. On Social Media Today last week, Leon McLean also refers to the trust-factor in a brand when the CEO is visible and engaging.
Hurry Up and Wait with Big Data Analytics? How to Realize the Benefits of Real Time
Big data can help businesses gain new insights at incredibly fast, real-time speeds. However, making an informed decision based on accurate information is only the first step. You have to implement that decision across your organization in order to produce the desired outcomes. But how do you do that?
Expand Your Brand.
And by “Your” I mean “You.” Industries are shrinking (banking), new ones are evolving (digital media). Thirty years ago many people still thought they’d join a large company, and probably stay there their entire career. Look how that’s worked out. More and more companies are hiring contract workers for various projects, either short- or long-term…