Occam's Razor
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
If you bring sharp focus, you increase chances of attention being diverted to the right places. That in turn will drive smarter questions, which will elicit thoughtful answers from available data. The result will be data-influenced actions that result in a long-term strategic advantage. It all starts with sharp focus. Consider these three scenarios….
BA Learnings
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
If you’re ready for socializing and networking or just looking for professional development opportunities, here are some business analysis events to get you started in 2018. So, go ahead and save the dates: 1. ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld holds this year from June 4-7, 2018 in Toronto and is reputed to be the largest series of conferences for project managers and business analysts in North America.
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Bruno Aziza
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
When Gartner publishes market research, people pay attention. Take for example the last pieces the firm released over the last two weeks: Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine-Learning Platforms and the Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Machine learning has joined artificial intelligence (AI) as the hottest technology topics of 2018. We asked our expert influencers to share their thoughts on the state of the industry: where it's going, and how and why companies should be adopting machine learning and AI.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Birst BI
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Today, Constellation Research , a leading technology research and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley, announced that Birst, an Infor company, for the fourth consecutive time, has been named to the Constellation ShortList for Cloud-Based Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms. The Constellation ShortList recognizes leading Cloud BI solutions that help companies gain deep, contextual insights from combinations of internal and external data.
Hurwitz & Associates
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
. While IBM has been in the cloud market for a number of years, the evolution of its technology and strategy has hit rough spots in the past. But things have changed over the past year with a combination of new technology and new positioning. IBM has renamed its cloud from SoftLayer and BlueMix to simply IBM Cloud – a smart move from a branding and clarity perspective.
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Juice Analytics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
It’s a predicament that we’ve seen many times over: your data is stuck. You’ve tried some reporting through some Excel pivot tables, or you’ve messed around with a Tableau trial, but felt like there wasn’t enough engaging content to get your users excited. Rationalizing why you can’t get your data to be impactful for your business, you think things like, “maybe my users are talking about the data but I just don’t know about it” or “maybe the data isn’t structured in a way that allows for valuabl
Sanjeev Mohan
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
I returned today from a two week trip to Australia that included client meetings and roundtable presentations in five cities – Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. I finished my trip at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Sydney which exceeded over 1,000 attendees and became our biggest D&A Summit in the APAC region so far.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
When you wake up, the last thing you want to ask yourself is, “What did my data do last night?” CDOs who find themselves asking that question can put a stop to it on March 19. IBM is bringing experts and leaders across data governance and integration to the annual Think conference.
ScienceSoft
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
To stay competitive, a retailer should monitor market trends. Here, we look at some promising initiatives and explain how data analytics can support them.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Hurwitz & Associates
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
I few months have past since I attended my first Amazon re:Invent conference. I have had some time to reflect on my observations about the meeting. It was indeed an impressive event with a massive number of sessions and an electricity that was palpable. What stood out was the homogeneity of the attendees who were largely young (primarily male) developers.
Perceptual Edge
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
My new book, Big Data, Big Dupe , was published early this month. Since its publication, several readers have expressed their gratitude in emails. As you can imagine, this is both heartwarming and affirming. Big Data, Big Dupe confirms what these seasoned data professionals recognized long ago on their own, and in some cases have been arguing for years.
Cloudera
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Running a large company is impossible without having an ERP system in place, and SAP business software remains at the forefront in this category. But when companies are looking towards new technologies such as data lakes, machine learning or predictive analytics, SAP alone is just not enough. To keep up with tech trends, businesses have to face the challenges of integrating SAP with non-SAP technologies and embark on a crusade against data silos.
DMBS2
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Like many people, I’ve been shocked and saddened by recent political developments. What I’ve done about it includes (but is not limited to): Vented, ranted and so on. That’s somewhat therapeutic, and also let me engage the other side and try to understand a little better how they think. Tried to understand what’s happening. I probably have had more available time to do that than most people.
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IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Machine learning is being used at the heart of next- generation methods for self-driving cars, facial recognition, fraud detection and much more. At IBM, we’re applying machine learning methods to SQL processing so databases can literally learn from experience.
ScienceSoft
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
You have a BI solution implemented, but still check recent BI trends? Wisely done! We suggest you consider data analytics trends as well. This gives you a great chance to empower your solution.
Smarten
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Self-Serve Data Preparation and Augmented Data Prep Go Hand in Hand! I was talking to a friend the other day and she shared with me her experience at a recent business intelligence conference. She was a bit confused by some of the terminology and we spent a few minutes parsing the terms and talking about the concept of self-serve data preparation. She was confused by the fact that self-serve data prep and augmented data preparation are often mentioned in the same discussion. “If something
Paul Blogs on BI
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
New Zealand is an extraordinary place to visit with an incredible range of natural wonders, stunning landscapes and the remarkable Maori culture. One place of many not to miss is Rotorua which has all these attributes and the Te Puia park where you can see geothermal activity like boiling mud ponds, steam hissing out of the ground and the Pohutu geyser which explodes up to 90 feet high right in front of you.
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
Cloudera
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
In many ways, 2017 was a singular year for Cloudera, not least because we staged a successful IPO and joined the ranks of the world’s fastest-growing, publicly traded companies. We deeply appreciate the vote of confidence and trust our customers have placed in us and are proud of the hard work of our 1,600-plus employees. These are some of the year’s highlights.
Nutanix
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Nutanix extends its.heart corporate social responsibility initiative to financially support women studying advanced computer science and engineering.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
As the expression goes, "There’s no AI without IA." In other words, enthusiasm for AI has led many to jump in head first. But without a strong technology foundation, companies could be setting themselves up for obstacles.
DMBS2
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
When one tries to think comprehensively about politics these days, it quickly gets overwhelming. But I think I’ve got some pieces of the puzzle figured out. Here they are in extremely summarized form. I’ll flesh them out later as seems to make sense. 1. Most of what people are saying about modern tribalism is correct. But partisanship is not as absolute as some fear.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Smarten
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
What’s So Great About Smart Data Visualization? Exactly what is smart data visualization? Are we now dependent on a computer or a piece of software to decide how we see our data? Have we lost control of our reporting, data sharing and data views? The answer to those questions: a resounding ‘NO’ To understand smart visualization, let’s consider the old, traditional data visualization tools.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The search function is a very powerful tool, assuming you have concrete keywords or concepts to find in your data. And that does not even take into account the size of the information you might be searching.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Getting the most from a data science agenda requires more than data scientists. At Think, you’ll learn to view data science as a team sport, involving multiple roles and appropriate tools that help organizations tap into the benefits data science can bring wherever the business opportunity is.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Recently, we capped off the first leg of the “Enabling digital business with an IBM governed data lake” road shows in the Asia Pacific region with our customers and partners.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Many companies are expected to pursue data management, advanced analytics and cognitive computing to stay competitive and drive revenue. Except for a handful of leaders such as LinkedIn, Netflix, Nordstrom, Target and Verizon, most companies are still struggling to close the gap between data collection, insights and action.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Your business and your data are both unique. For that reason, your enterprise architecture must also be tailored to fit the exact needs of your business. When data is involved, you want choices, not trade offs. And, more importantly, you want your solutions to build upon and complement one another.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Empowered and humbled: that’s the roller-coaster, sweet-and-sour ride I’m on when I attend Think. I’m empowered and emboldened to follow my dreams and push the boundaries of what’s possible. I’m humbled, realizing how far I have to go to push my own boundaries and myself.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Whether you’re a developer, manager of an IT department or almost any other kind of business intelligence professional, Think 2018 has something for you.
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