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. How enterprises gather, store, cleanse, access, and secure their data can be a major factor in their ability to meet corporate goals. Here are some data strategy mistakes IT leaders would be wise to avoid.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 22, 2021

There is no question that big data is changing the nature of business in spectacular ways. A growing number of companies are discovering new data analytics applications, which can help them streamline many aspects of their operations. However, there are a lot of third-party big data applications worth investing in.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 21, 2021

Specifically, we’re talking about how digital transformation efforts routinely fail to take advantage of the data they provide access to. Often, this is about cutting costs, or adding automation, or making life a bit easier. These are rich with data insight, hidden behind the easier-to-understand elements of the product.

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Cloudera

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Hybrid cloud is the best of both worlds – it allows low latency in data transfer combined with high data security offered by on-prem with the low TCO of ownership of scalable advanced analytics solutions in the cloud. . Enhancing Online Customer Experience with Data .

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 8, 2025

Data is the foundation of innovation, agility and competitive advantage in todays digital economy. As technology and business leaders, your strategic initiatives, from AI-powered decision-making to predictive insights and personalized experiences, are all fueled by data. Data quality is no longer a back-office concern.

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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.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2025

This approach will help businesses maximize the benefits of agentic AI while mitigating risks and ensuring responsible deployment. Building trust through human-in-the-loop validation and clear governance structures is essential to establishing strict protocols that guide safer agent-driven decisions.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 3, 2022

More companies than ever are investing in big data. However, many feel that their data strategies are not proving to be effective. According to a report by VentureBeat, only 13% of companies feel that their data strategies are providing the results they are looking for. Avoid it at all costs in your survey design!

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 19, 2025

As regulatory scrutiny, investor expectations, and consumer demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) accountability intensify, organizations must leverage data to drive their sustainability initiatives. However, embedding ESG into an enterprise data strategy doesnt have to start as a C-suite directive.

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datapine

JANUARY 24, 2021

In our cutthroat digital age, the importance of setting the right data analysis questions can define the overall success of a business. That being said, it seems like we’re in the midst of a data analysis crisis. Your Chance: Want to perform advanced data analysis with a few clicks? Data Is Only As Good As The Questions You Ask.

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Data Science 101

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We are living in the data-driven world where every industry be it healthcare, finance, omnichannel retail, agriculture, logistics and much more runs on data. The data is one of the key essentials for increasing revenues and cost savings. But, what exactly is the data? [ Image source ].

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 21, 2022

It’s especially poignant when we consider the extent to which financial data can steer business strategy for the better. Way back in 1999, his team did a cost-benefit analysis of the free shipping model, which is arguably one of the key drivers of Amazon’s stupendous growth. Poor quality data. billion a year.

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Smart Data Collective

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The concept of email marketing predates the big data phenomenon by at least 20 years. However, data-driven insights have clearly played a profound role in the future of email marketing. Companies need to find new ways to use big data to embrace new email strategies. The Evolution of Email in the Age of Big Data.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 26, 2021

There are a lot of important platforms and tools for data-driven organizations to take advantage. One of the best platforms for companies that care about the benefits of big data is Oracle. If you are a company that is using Oracle to leverage your big data strategy, then you need to know how to get the most out of it.

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Cloudera

AUGUST 30, 2022

Data-fuelled innovation requires a pragmatic strategy. This blog lays out some steps to help you incrementally advance efforts to be a more data-driven, customer-centric organization. For example, providers can start by including more real-time data streams that can enhance customer interactions.

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DataKitchen

APRIL 26, 2021

In early April 2021, DataKItchen sat down with Jonathan Hodges, VP Data Management & Analytics, at Workiva ; Chuck Smith, VP of R&D Data Strategy at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) ; and Chris Bergh, CEO and Head Chef at DataKitchen, to find out about their enterprise DataOps transformation journey, including key successes and lessons learned.

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AWS Big Data

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, data is the bedrock of innovation, enhancing customer and employee experiences and securing a competitive edge. Like many large financial institutions, ANZ Institutional Division operated with siloed data practices and centralized data management teams.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You may not have thought about creative professionals having a strong foundation in data analytics. However, the world has changed, which means that a background in big data and other types of technology is equally important. Data-driven businesses need to keep this in mind when looking for creative professionals.

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Smart Data Collective

JANUARY 27, 2022

Big data technology has become a very important aspect of our lives. More businesses than ever are transitioning to data-driven business models. Research has shown that companies with big data strategies are 19 times more likely to become profitable. 1 Equip Your Employees with the Right Data Analytics Tools.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 30, 2022

Data technology has changed the reality of business. More companies are trying to incorporate data analytics into their business models. However, only 13% of companies feel they are delivering on their data strategies. Companies need to use the right software applications to make the most of their data.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In an age where data plays a fundamental role in every aspect of our lives, it’s relatively simple to find the answers that we need. Big data has made it possible to store information on virtually everything. Unfortunately, the growing reliance on big data hasn’t come without a cost. Convenience.

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AWS Big Data

MARCH 26, 2024

This view is used to identify patterns and trends in customer behavior, which can inform data-driven decisions to improve business outcomes. In this post, we discuss how you can use purpose-built AWS services to create an end-to-end data strategy for C360 to unify and govern customer data that address these challenges.

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Jen Stirrup

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Why do organizations get stuck with their data? Often, this problem can be due to the organization concentrating solely on technology and data. However, organizations can be supported by a synergistic approach by integrating systems thinking with the data strategy and technical perspective.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Big data technology has changed the future of marketing in a multitude of ways. A growing number of organizations are leveraging big data to get higher ROIs from their organic and paid marketing campaigns. As a result, companies around the world spent over $52 billion on data-driven marketing solutions in 2021.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 6, 2022

By George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStax. I’ve been a data practitioner responsible for the delivery of data management strategies in financial services, online retail, and just about everything in between. They’re trying to leverage the benefits of the private, hybrid, or public cloud.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While some enterprises are already reporting AI-driven growth, the complexities of data strategy are proving a big stumbling block for many other businesses. So, what can businesses do to maximize the value of their data, and ensure their genAI projects are delivering return on investment?

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IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 30, 2022

The rise of data strategy. There’s a renewed interest in reflecting on what can and should be done with data, how to accomplish those goals and how to check for data strategy alignment with business objectives. The evolution of a multi-everything landscape, and what that means for data strategy.

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Alation

APRIL 19, 2021

The cloud supports this new workforce, connecting remote workers to vital data, no matter their location. And what are the benefits? Data Cloud Migration Challenges and Solutions. Cloud migration is the process of moving enterprise data and infrastructure from on premise to off premise. But why migrate at all?

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AWS Big Data

MAY 31, 2024

We believe this recognition validates the power and performance of Apache Flink for real-time data processing, and how AWS is leading the way to help customers build and run fully managed Apache Flink applications. On Managed Service for Apache Flink, Arity generates driving behavior insights based on collated driving data.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 21, 2022

We have pointed out in the past that big data offers a number of benefits for online commerce. One of the most important benefits of data analytics pertains to optimizing websites for a good user experience. One study found that the ROI of UX strategies is 9,900%. Data analytics can help with the UX process.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

By George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStax I recently had a conversation with a senior executive who had just landed at a new organization. He had been trying to gather new data insights but was frustrated at how long it was taking. Real-time AI involves processing data for making decisions within a given time frame.

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Cloudera

MARCH 17, 2022

Data is the true currency of the digital age, and it plays an indispensable role in defining and accelerating the mission of Government agencies. . Every level of government is awash in data (both structured and unstructured) that is perpetually in motion. The Value of Public Sector Data. The First Leg of the Data Journey.

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AWS Big Data

JUNE 10, 2024

Enterprises and organizations across the globe want to harness the power of data to make better decisions by putting data at the center of every decision-making process. However, throughout history, data services have held dominion over their customers’ data.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 2, 2023

Big data technology used to be a luxury for small business owners. In 2023, big data Is no longer a luxury. One survey from March 2020 showed that 67% of small businesses spend at least $10,000 every year on data analytics technology. However, there are even more important benefits of using big data during a bad economy.

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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. Snow Software’s CIO Al Pooley agrees.

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Alation

JULY 15, 2022

Data ethics is both an imperative and an opportunity. New regulations covering data privacy and other ethical concerns require that enterprises govern internal data processes according to these new laws. I asked attendees: How often do you think about data ethics? What does data ethics mean to you?

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BizAcuity

MAY 24, 2022

Benefits of Cloud Adoption. Quick recap from the previous blog- The cloud is better than on-premises solutions for the following reasons: Cost cutting: Renting and sharing resources instead of building on your own. IaaS provides a platform for compute, data storage and networking capabilities. Starting with cloud adoption.

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