O'Reilly on Data

OCTOBER 22, 2020

We do so out of genuine curiosity as well as professional necessity: Q is an ML/AI consultant, Chris is a product manager in the AI space, and Shane is an attorney. The opinions presented here are personal, do not reflect the view of our employers, and are not professional product, consulting, or legal advice. A lot of questions.

Consulting 358

Consulting Risk Cost-Benefit Modeling 358

DataKitchen

JANUARY 6, 2021

An effective DataOps strategy can help a team invert this ratio and provide more value to the company. . Thirty-six percent of the total time of a ten-person team, based on a full-time employee (FTE) cost of $156,000 amounts to $561,000. Cost of Slow Decision Making. Insourcing Through DataOps. About the Author. James Royster.

Cost-Benefit 246

Cost-Benefit Testing Strategy Metrics 246

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 22, 2024

IT leader and former CIO Stanley Mwangi Chege has heard executives complain for years about cloud deployments, citing rapidly escalating costs and data privacy challenges as top reasons for their frustrations. They, too, were motivated by data privacy issues, cost considerations, compliance concerns, and latency issues.

Optimization 128

Optimization Strategy IT Cost-Benefit 128

Smart Data Collective

JULY 21, 2021

Often, this is about cutting costs, or adding automation, or making life a bit easier. Again, there is nothing wrong with this, but the problem with specific software solutions is that they rarely look at the big picture or provide any benefit outside of a very narrow function. Why Are We so Focused on Data Strategy?

Digital Transformation 143

Digital Transformation Data Strategy Strategy Cost-Benefit 143

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 20, 2023

Taking any consultant’s guidance at face value is risky and potentially enterprise and career damaging. Before embracing any external advice on any IT or business issue, check out the following eight ways to determine whether a consultant is truly on track.

Consulting 111

Consulting IT Cost-Benefit ROI 111

datapine

MAY 2, 2023

Table of Contents 1) Benefits Of Big Data In Logistics 2) 10 Big Data In Logistics Use Cases Big data is revolutionizing many fields of business, and logistics analytics is no exception. These applications are designed to benefit logistics and shipping companies alike. Did you know?

Big Data 275

Big Data Internet of Things Cost-Benefit Optimization 275

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 3, 2025

But many enterprises have yet to start reaping the full benefits that AIOps solutions provide. Understanding the root cause of issues is one situational benefit of AIOps. In addition to making IT systems more resilient, these operational improvements lower IT costs, enable innovation, and bolster the customer experience.

IT 105

IT Cost-Benefit Data Science Data-driven 105

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2025

The time required to familiarize oneself with the requirements and consequences of the various laws and to develop and roll out your organizations strategies and solutions should also not be underestimated. Develop a compliance strategy Companies should first develop the strategic direction of the compliance organization.

IT 95

IT Key Performance Indicator Risk Reporting 95

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Following are ways CIOs can help overcome disconnect in the C-suite on the evolving nature of their role in an effort to better enable support for their digital strategies. The dialogue with the board and with human resources is fruitful, and the managers are receptive, which greatly facilitates the digital strategy.”

Strategy 134

Strategy Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit Forecasting 134

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 24, 2024

Organizations can’t afford to mess up their data strategies, because too much is at stake in the digital economy. Unfortunately, the road to data strategy success is fraught with challenges, so CIOs and other technology leaders need to plan and execute carefully. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

Data Strategy 136

Data Strategy Strategy Unstructured Data Data Governance 136

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2023

According to the MIT Technology Review Insights Survey, an enterprise data strategy supports vital business objectives including expanding sales, improving operational efficiency, and reducing time to market. The problem is today, just 13% of organizations excel at delivering on their data strategy.

Data Strategy 116

Data Strategy Strategy Visualization Consulting 116

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2022

With a cloud-first approach, businesses can sidestep the high costs associated with on-premises deployment, installation, maintenance, and IT infrastructure upgrades with an option that scales capacity up or down based on need. Consider the last two-plus years of business disruptions caused by the global pandemic.

Strategy 138

Strategy Enterprise Digital Transformation Data Processing 138

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The demand for ESG initiatives has become an integral part of a company’s strategy for long-term success, offering a promising future for those who embrace them. CIOs must stay informed about emerging solutions that reduce the energy demands of AI and blockchain while maintaining their operational benefits.

Metrics 124

Metrics Optimization Strategy Technology 124

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 19, 2024

In a report on enterprise resilience and IT skilling strategies , IDC predicts that by 2026, 90% of organizations worldwide will “feel the pain of the IT skills crisis,” ultimately costing businesses upwards of $5.5T Classroom training was ranked the least effective strategy, with only 11% saying they found this format beneficial.

Strategy 116

Strategy Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit Consulting 116

Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 30, 2022

That figure is expected to grow as more businesses discover its benefits. Analytics Can Be Essential for Helping Companies with their Pricing Strategies. In today’s business world, pricing has become one of the most important parts of a company’s strategy. Cost-Plus Pricing.

B2B 145

B2B Analytics Cost-Benefit Metrics 145

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Moreover, most enterprise cloud strategies involve a variety of cloud vendors, including point-solution SaaS vendors operating in the cloud. It is far more cost-effective to use the cloud provider’s zones.” That means that many cloud tasks are being done twice and that is why the efficiency benefits sometimes do not materialize.

Risk 131

Risk Enterprise Strategy Snapshot 131

datapine

JANUARY 24, 2021

It is not just important to gather all the existing information, but to consider the preparation of data and utilize it in the proper way, has become an indispensable value in developing a successful business strategy. For example, you need to develop a sales strategy and increase revenue. Today, big data is about business disruption.

IT 317

IT Statistics KPI Data-driven 317

datapine

MAY 21, 2019

Armed with BI-based prowess, these organizations are a testament to the benefits of using online data analysis to enhance your organization’s processes and strategies. Many are also overwhelmed by where to start, worried about cost and effort, and discouraged by stories of BI failures. “Up

Business Intelligence 183

Business Intelligence Cost-Benefit Dashboards ROI 183

IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Enterprise marketing teams stand to benefit greatly from generative AI, yet introduction of this capability will require new skills and processes. With the right generative AI strategy, marketers can mitigate these concerns. The journey starts with sound data. For decades, IBM has been at the forefront of AI for business.

Marketing 112

Marketing Strategy B2B Cost-Benefit 112

datapine

MARCH 8, 2021

Explore our 14-day free trial & benefit from great healthcare reports! The Benefits Of A Healthcare Report. By tracking key healthcare data reporting insights and setting the right key performance indicators, your healthcare organization stands to benefit a great deal. Cutting down unnecessary costs.

Reporting 198

Reporting KPI Management Cost-Benefit 198

IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An organization is only as strong as its talent pool, so organizations have increasingly embraced talent management as a core component of their overarching strategy. Demonstrate a strong approach during recruitment and onboarding Talent management strategies begin before an organization ever hires someone.

Strategy 97

Strategy Management Cost-Benefit Consulting 97

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 19, 2025

The company has significantly reduced costs by shifting to more effective self-service support channels. With tens of thousands of employees and consultants requiring assistance, service teams were handling an overwhelming number of repetitive and routine inquiries, leaving little time for resolving more complex issues.

Cost-Benefit 52

Cost-Benefit Finance Interactive Consulting 52

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 31, 2023

For those companies operating on a calendar year, the end of summer signals the start of annual planning and the mad dash to prepare their IT strategies. Your answers will lay the foundation for your strategy and highlight where your story needs work if you want to avoid fire drills in the eleventh hour. How much will it cost?

Strategy 98

Strategy IT Cost-Benefit Finance 98

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 19, 2023

And with four industrial centers, four technology centers, and a foothold in more than 20 maintenance workshops, the company’s technological strategy is pivotal to progress as Pablo Celada, director of technology and systems for Europe at Alstom, reveals. Can you describe the strategy behind purchasing Bombardier’s railway business for €4.4

Strategy 98

Strategy IT Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit 98

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“The most pressing responsibilities for CIOs in 2024 will include security, cost containment, and cultivating a data-first mindset.” Building and deploying intelligent automation CIOs will need to operate more efficiently by accelerating the benefits of automation.

Cost-Benefit 139

Cost-Benefit Digital Transformation Consulting Strategy 139

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Without an AI strategy, organizations risk missing out on the benefits AI can offer. An AI strategy helps organizations address the complex challenges associated with AI implementation and define its objectives. What is an AI strategy? A successful AI strategy should act as a roadmap for this plan.

Strategy 71

Strategy Business Objectives Cost-Benefit Consulting 71

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s business environment, regardless of the product or service, leaders must develop a well-honed business strategy. A successful business strategy must clearly define an organization’s objectives, decision-making processes and long-term business goals.

Strategy 67

Strategy Cost-Benefit Consulting Marketing 67

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 11, 2023

As technology projects, budgets, and staffing grew over the past few years, the focus was on speed to market to maximize opportunity, says Troy Gibson, CIO services leader at business and IT advisory firm Centric Consulting. Avila believes there will be a significant focus on cost optimization via technology in 2023.

Digital Transformation 145

Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit Consulting Enterprise 145

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Yet nearly a third of the 416 IT leaders who responded to a recent survey by Forrester Consulting for Dell stated that their organisation planned to shorten this within the next twelve months. Most organisations typically refresh both desktops and laptops on a three to four-year refresh cycle.

Strategy 104

Strategy IT Cost-Benefit Reporting 104

erwin

AUGUST 13, 2020

Today, enterprises are trying to grow and innovate – while cutting costs and managing compliance – in the midst of a global pandemic. Here are some of the issues and questions being raised: Growth : How do we define growth strategies (e.g., operating strategy, global business services and shared services)?

Enterprise 143

Enterprise Cost-Benefit Uncertainty ROI 143

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In addition, SAP customers should understand the benefits, protections, and limitations that SAP will provide in exchange for access to data. As early adopters begin to communicate the benefits of successful RISE implementations, and SAP announces more flagship customer wins, pressure on industry executives will increase.

Consulting 118

Consulting Cost-Benefit Strategy Modeling 118

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services. What is a procurement strategy?

Strategy 65

Strategy Cost-Benefit Key Performance Indicator Consulting 65

Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Unfortunately, the growing reliance on big data hasn’t come without a cost. The digital age has given businesses much scope in cutting costs through data-driven solutions without sacrificing service. Technical support services in a world driven by data offer a lot of benefits. Why is Technical Support Important?

Big Data 142

Big Data Consulting Data-driven Cost-Benefit 142

Timo Elliott

DECEMBER 10, 2024

One of the sessions I sat in at UKISUG Connect 2024 covered a real-world example of data management using a solution from Bluestonex Consulting , based on the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). This strategic decision allowed them to realize business benefits quickly without compromising on quality or user satisfaction.

Management 52

Management Data Governance Consulting Risk 52

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 15, 2024

Generative AI has been hyped so much over the past two years that observers see an inevitable course correction ahead — one that should prompt CIOs to rethink their gen AI strategies. Many of those gen AI projects will fail because of poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, unclear business value , or escalating costs , Gartner predicts.

ROI 143

ROI Cost-Benefit Experimentation Deep Learning 143

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 3, 2022

For many, it has also led to intermingled, complex strategies that threaten to take away some of the luster of the cloud. The multiple/hybrid cloud strategy can result in complexities and challenges that many IT and business leaders didn’t see coming. Controlling costs.

Management 144

Management Scorecard Cost-Benefit Risk 144

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 18, 2024

“It’s very reminiscent of the early days of cloud when it was ‘weapons-free’ on spending with everyone trying to implement cloud — and now genAI — everywhere but with little to no cost control or governance,” he says. We’ve already seen the cost of AI really start to negatively impact cloud budgets,” he says. “In

Cost-Benefit 136

Cost-Benefit Experimentation Consulting Modeling 136