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Keeping Cloud Data Costs in Check

Cloud data workloads are like coffee: They come in many forms and flavors, each with different price points. Just as your daily cappuccino habit will end up costing you dozens of times per month what you’d spend to brew Folgers every morning at home, the way you configure cloud-based data resources and run queries against […]

Answers for the IT Skills Gap

Consider these statistics: 75% of IT decision-makers have reported gaps in the skill sets of their IT staff – and this is a 145% increase over the past seven years, reported Skillsoft. Six in 10 large enterprises reported a skills gap, according to the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).  Globally, the shortage of qualified IT professionals was […]

The AI Trust Gap: A Psychological Perspective

Only 52% of employees are confident their organization will ensure AI is implemented in a responsible and trustworthy way, according to Workday’s Closing the AI Trust Gap report. Trust will be key to getting employees engaged in the change needed to realize AI’s full potential. In my last post I looked at what can be done from a cultural perspective. In this […]

Going Green: 3 Actionable Steps to Implement Sustainable Cloud Computing

Research has shown that information and communication technology’s true proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including cloud computing, could be around 2.1-3.9%, which equates to higher emissions than the aviation industry. And as businesses increasingly rely on the cloud, minimizing this impact becomes critical. While most major cloud providers are talking about going green– AWS and […]

The Swashbuckling Guide to Building an Analytics Center of Excellence

Ahoy, data adventurers! Embarking on the thrilling journey of building a successful Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) is akin to navigating the vast seas of data-driven decision-making. As a seasoned captain who’s steered the ship through the turbulent waters of financial services, retail, CPG, and telecom industries, I’ve charted a course that’s proven its mettle […]

The Cool Kids Corner: Neurodiversity in Your Team

Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed the importance of communication.) This month, we’re talking about neurodiversity in your data team. The term neurodiversity was first […]

Data-First Architectures Unlock the Power of Data

Companies are currently in the midst of a significant paradigm shift, where they are faced with the decision to either over-complicate their data architecture or opt for a single cloud solution. It’s imperative to assess which cloud option aligns best with the needs of an organization; however, neither option allows organizations to optimize their data. […]

Cloud Computing: A Paradigm Shift in Business Operations

Cloud computing has fundame­ntally transformed how many companies function. Specifically, when busine­sses leverage­ the cloud through Interne­t-based services, it e­nables new potential for re­ducing overhead, connecting with global marketplaces, and automating key processes. Below, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and how it can improve various operations.  Embracing Cloud Computing: The […]