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. […]
On-Premises or Cloud: Which Is the Right Platform for Big Data Analytics?
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Security and performance are vital if you want Big Data Analytics, as it usually involves security-sensitive applications that have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of data. And there are countless case studies that show that a proven way to do this is with on-premises implementation together with […]
Three Ways to Cut the Fluff Out of Big Data Analytics in the Cloud
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. I think there are three key things you can do to make sure you take the right approach to Big Data Analytics in the cloud. These days everyone is talking about Big Data in the hope that it will transform their business and many now see the […]