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. All those invoices have reams and reams of valuable data that you can use to create reports, forecasts and direct management decisions. Why Are We so Focused on Data Strategy?

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 29, 2022

Big data technology is leading to a lot of changes in the field of marketing. A growing number of marketers are exploring the benefits of big data as they strive to improve their branding and outreach strategies. Email marketing is one of the disciplines that has been heavily touched by big data. Always Provide Value.

B2B 124

B2B Data-driven Marketing Strategy 124

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI are putting more pressure on analytics and IT leaders to get their houses in order when it comes to data strategy and data management. But the enthusiasm must be tempered by the need to put data management and data governance in place.

Data Strategy 137

Data Strategy Strategy Sales Data Governance 137

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 7, 2025

Organizations will always be transforming , whether driven by growth opportunities, a pandemic forcing remote work, a recession prioritizing automation efficiencies, and now how agentic AI is transforming the future of work.

Digital Transformation 143

Digital Transformation Experimentation Cost-Benefit Strategy 143

Corinium

MAY 5, 2020

Dan Costanza, Chief Data Scientist: Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory at Citi, outlines how he’s working to democratize the bank’s data, what’s next for his data strategy and what makes his job is different from other C-Level data roles. What were your greatest professional achievements in 2019?

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Cloudera

JULY 9, 2021

If you’ve followed Cloudera for a while, you know we’ve long been singing the praises—or harping on the importance, depending on perspective—of a solid, standalone enterprise data strategy. The ways data strategies are implemented, the resulting outcomes and the lessons learned along the way provide important guardrails.

Data Strategy 114

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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.

Data Strategy 116

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

research firm Vanson Bourne to survey 650 global IT, DevOps, and Platform Engineering decision-makers on their enterprise AI strategy. Most AI workloads are deployed in private cloud or on-premises environments, driven by data locality and compliance needs. AI applications rely heavily on secure data, models, and infrastructure.

Marketing 128

Marketing Data Quality Data Governance Digital Transformation 128

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 10, 2024

CIOs have been able to ride the AI hype cycle to bolster investment in their gen AI strategies, but the AI honeymoon may soon be over, as Gartner recently placed gen AI at the peak of inflated expectations , with the trough of disillusionment not far behind. That doesnt mean investments will dry up overnight.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A growing number of organizations are resorting to the use of big data. They have found that big data technology offers a number of benefits. However, utilizing big data is more difficult than it might seem. Companies must be aware of the different ways that data can be collected, aggregated and applied.

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Data-driven Big Data Cost-Benefit Data Collection 141

BizAcuity

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s data-rich environment, the challenge isn’t just collecting data but transforming it into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. For organizations, this means adopting a data-driven approach—one that replaces gut instinct with factual evidence and predictive insights. What is BI Consulting?

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Consulting Data-driven Cost-Benefit Business Intelligence 52

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 21, 2025

As gen AI heads to Gartners trough of disillusionment , CIOs should consider how to realign their 2025 strategies and roadmaps. The World Economic Forum shares some risks with AI agents , including improving transparency, establishing ethical guidelines, prioritizing data governance, improving security, and increasing education.

Cost-Benefit 142

Cost-Benefit Data-driven Strategy Marketing 142

Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

OCR is the latest new technology that data-driven companies are leveraging to extract data more effectively. OCR and Other Data Extraction Tools Have Promising ROIs for Brands. Big data is changing the state of modern business. The benefits of big data cannot be overstated. How does OCR work?

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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. Keep It Short and Simple.

Data Strategy 111

Data Strategy Strategy Data-driven Big Data 111

Smart Data Collective

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have talked about how big data is beneficial for companies trying to improve efficiency. However, many companies don’t use big data effectively. In fact, only 13% are delivering on their data strategies. We have talked about the importance of data quality when you are running a data-driven business.

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Data-driven Sales Big Data Data Quality 131

Smart Data Collective

JULY 20, 2022

Data-driven decision-making has become a major element of modern business. A growing number of businesses use big data technology to optimize efficiency. However, companies that have a formal data strategy are still in the minority. Furthermore, only 13% of companies are actually delivering on their data strategy.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 4, 2024

BPA software is great for data-driven companies that are trying to improve their bottom line.

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Software Data Strategy Strategy Data-driven 109

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 22, 2024

As enterprises become more data-driven, the old computing adage garbage in, garbage out (GIGO) has never been truer. The application of AI to many business processes will only accelerate the need to ensure the veracity and timeliness of the data used, whether generated internally or sourced externally.

Data Strategy 132

Data Strategy Strategy Data-driven Enterprise 132

erwin

JANUARY 17, 2020

What is Data Modeling? Data modeling is a process that enables organizations to discover, design, visualize, standardize and deploy high-quality data assets through an intuitive, graphical interface. Data models provide visualization, create additional metadata and standardize data design across the enterprise.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

By George Trujillo, Principal Data Strategist, DataStax Increased operational efficiencies at airports. To succeed with real-time AI, data ecosystems need to excel at handling fast-moving streams of events, operational data, and machine learning models to leverage insights and automate decision-making.

Data Strategy 116

Data Strategy Strategy Machine Learning Data-driven 116

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 ]. Let’s get started with.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By eliminating time-consuming tasks such as data entry, document processing, and report generation, AI allows teams to focus on higher-value, strategic initiatives that fuel innovation. Similarly, in 2017 Equifax suffered a data breach that exposed the personal data of nearly 150 million people.

Data Governance 132

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Rocket-Powered Data Science

MARCH 19, 2021

How to make smarter data-driven decisions at scale : [link]. The determination of winners and losers in the data analytics space is a much more dynamic proposition than it ever has been. A lot has changed in those five years, and so has the data landscape. But if they wait another three years, they will never catch up.”

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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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Data Quality Data-driven Key Performance Indicator Metadata 102

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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Strategy Data Strategy Cost-Benefit ROI 107

Cloudera

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Given the increase of financial fraud this year and the upcoming holiday shopping season, which historically also leads to an increase, I am taking this opportunity to highlight 3 specific data and analytics strategies that can help in the fight against fraud across the Financial Services industry. . 1- Break down the Silos.

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Data Strategy Strategy Machine Learning Risk 105

Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

You can see how big data and AI are being utilized by the most astute CBD marketers. You can get a better sense of the role that big data plays in the changing direction of the market. So how can you stand out in a crowded marketplace by leveraging data analytics ? Big Data is Driving Major Changes in the CBD Industry.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Big data technology has become a very important aspect of modern retail. Countless retailers are finding ways to leverage big data to gain a greater competitive edge, market more effectively to customers and improve the in-store experience. One of the ways that data-driven businesses use QR codes is with social media marketing.

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Smart Data Collective

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Big data is more important for businesses than ever. Unfortunately, many are struggling to use data effectively. One study found that only 30% of companies have a well-articulated data strategy. Another survey showed only 13% of companies are meeting their data strategies’ goals.

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Data-driven Advertising Data Collection Data Strategy 125

Corinium

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

It might seem obvious that business decisions based on facts and data consistently deliver better results than those based on instinct or intuition. So, it should be no surprise that NewVantage Partners’ Big Data Executive Survey 2018 suggests that 99% of business leaders are trying to make their organizations more data-driven.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As someone deeply involved in shaping data strategy, governance and analytics for organizations, Im constantly working on everything from defining data vision to building high-performing data teams. My work centers around enabling businesses to leverage data for better decision-making and driving impactful change.

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Unstructured Data Manufacturing Data Governance Sales 115

Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 23, 2022

Are you running a company with a focus on big data? One survey showed that 32% of companies have a formal big data strategy. These companies tend to be far more profitable than businesses that do not utilize big data. However, some companies have to learn the hard way that desiring to utilize big data is not enough.

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Big Data Data Strategy Strategy Data-driven 105

Cloudera

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Cloudera Enterprise Data Maturity Report is a global survey of 3,150 business and IT decision makers assessing organizations’ maturity when it comes to their current capabilities and handling of data and analytics. Organizations with strong DEI strategies perform better.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Big data is becoming increasingly important in business decision-making. The market for data analytics applications and solutions is expected to reach $105 billion by 2027. However, big data technology is only a viable tool for business decision-making if it is utilized appropriately. Guide to Creating a Big Data Strategy.

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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

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Big data is central to the success of modern marketing strategies. Today, more than ever, companies need to find more innovative ways to leverage data analytics to create a competitive edge in an everchanging landscape. One of the most important, yet overlooked, benefits of data is with scheduling.

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