Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. When Maximilien Robespierre first uttered the now famous phrase “liberté, equalité, fraternité,” during the French Revolution, the concept of data democratization didn’t yet exist. In Robespierre’s speech, the phrase was intended to unite and inspire French revolutionaries with the three ideals of freedom, equality, and brotherhood. However, […]
Why Data Democratization Is Critical to a Successful Data Strategy
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. An Effective Culture to Underpin Your Strategy A business that looks to become truly data-driven knows that employees are more likely to back the wider strategy if they have access to data that helps them do their jobs better. Data democratization and the positive culture it can […]
Tech Thursday: The Changing Faces of Technology
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. From healthcare to tech takeovers, I discuss the latest stories and hottest trends in our Tech Thursday round-up. Saving Face A facial recognition experiment has sparked a heated debate over “reckless findings,” and the world has taken notice. The study was done at Stanford University, where researchers have claimed […]
Why Data Strategy Is King
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Prioritize Your Data Strategy Applying data efficiently can mean the difference between success and failure for a business in today’s competitive environment. But before you can even consider issues such as choosing the right deployment model, you need the backing of your employees when it comes to […]
Three Ps: When Choosing Technology, Don’t Lose Sight of What Really Matters
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 […]