Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. When push comes to shove in choosing a technology solution, it’s important that you first consider the Three Ps: performance, price, and people. Businesses are constantly bombarded with messaging from vendors about why they should buy their products or services. What’s more, dubious endorsements from third-party firms can […]
The Three Experts that Help to Make a Winning Team
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. The key to creating an outstanding team of developers is not as complicated as you think. Back when I was a young man at University, I decided it would be a good move to add the theory of software development processes as one of my majors. Passionate […]
Four Data Management Tricks I Learned from Raising Kids
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Just to make it clear upfront: No, I didn’t have children to learn Data Management tricks. I became a father at the age of 25, just 10 days before I started as a software developer at Exasol. I felt full of energy and ready to take on […]
Five Key Questions You Should Ask About Your Data Strategy and the Cloud
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Using the cloud in the right way for your data strategy can help you realize the value of your data faster, easier, and more cost effectively – especially when combined with a high-performance, cloud-first analytics database. So, what are the questions you should ask when considering the […]
Supercharge your BI Platform with the Right Database
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. In today’s ultra-competitive world, making the right decisions is no longer enough. You also need to make them faster. The key to success is intelligence with speed. A BI platform, such as MicroStrategy and others, sits at the center of this challenge for many businesses. With the sheer amount […]
What Makes a Data Analyst?
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Today’s businesses rely heavily on customer, product, process, input and market data. They increasingly need talented, skilled people who can extract information and insights from the data. But what skills are employers looking for? In data analytics, there are some skills and qualities employers look for in all applicants. While education […]
How to Choose the Right Tech to Turn Your Big Data and Cloud Strategy into Big Wins
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Using an analytics database and a hybrid approach to revolutionize your strategy. Data. Data. Data. It doesn’t matter how many times people mention the word it’s not going to magically transform your organization into a data-driven powerhouse. You need a clear strategy to manage the ever-growing mountain […]
The Seven Personality Traits Needed for Success in Data and Tech
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Success in tech isn’t simply defined by the revolutionary entrepreneur behind the business. If you look at many of the best-known visionaries, such as Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs, there are certain traits that they all have which are necessary for being successful. So this […]
Let’s All Stop Ignoring the IoT and Its Achilles Heel
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming. First featured in the infamous Gartner Hype cycle in 2011, the trend has inspired eight years of ever-more use cases for connecting our physical and digital worlds. Factories are connecting their workers, robotics, and products. Cities are connecting their citizens, […]
The Latest Retail Insights You Need to Know for Your Data Strategy
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Breathing new life into retail with data analytics. Retail is a data rich environment that thrives on its ability to identify, anticipate and execute on market and customer opportunities. The sector’s focus on customer experience and the so-called “end-to-end journey” should be contributing to the transformation effort. […]