Click to learn more about author John Russell. It is estimated that by the end of 2020, there were approximately 40 zettabytes (40 trillion gigabytes) of data in the world. If it feels a bit difficult to wrap your head around that number, don’t worry – you are not alone! It is a truly staggering […]
Why Data Democratization Should Be Your Guiding Principle for 2021
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, […]
The AI Trends Reshaping Health Care
Click to learn more about author Ben Lorica. Applications of AI in health care present a number of challenges and considerations that differ substantially from other industries. Despite this, it has also been one of the leaders in putting AI to work, taking advantage of the cutting-edge technology to improve care. The numbers speak for […]
The Important Role of Cognitive Science in Marketing Data Creation
Click to learn more about author Dave Kelly. Human beings are imperfectly dynamic creatures shaped by experiences, biases, and cognitive processes, and this combination of behavior-shaping factors is unique from individual to individual and can even change from day to day. In the always-on digital world we live in, where competition for consumer attention is […]
A Look Inside the Modern Analytics Stack
Click here to learn more about Amit Levi. In the data-driven world we live in today, the field of analytics has become increasingly important to remain competitive in business. In fact, a study by McKinsey Global Institute shows that data-driven organizations are 23 times more likely to outperform competitors in customer acquisition and nine times […]
Supporting Talent When Remote Work Goes Flexible: Data Is Key
Click to learn more about author Tom Ricks. Studies repeatedly show that remote work is welcomed by the majority of employees. McKinsey research tells us that 80% enjoy working from home, which is good news for organizations that were concerned about employee sentiment. Better still, there are signs that productivity has either remained largely the […]
Lessons from a Real Disaster Recovery: Preparing Your Backup and DR Systems (Part III)
Click to learn more about author W. Curtis Preston. A system administrator who has actually been through a real disaster told me in a recent podcast interview that most of the challenges he had were more about basic infrastructure like internet, lodging, and food. In this final article in the series, I want to focus […]
The Three Pillars of Trusted AI
Click to learn more about author Jett Oristaglio. As AI becomes ubiquitous across dozens of industries, the initial hype of new technology is beginning to be replaced by the challenge of building trustworthy AI systems. We’ve all heard the headlines: Amazon’s AI hiring scandal, IBM Watson’s $62 million failure in oncology, the now-infamous COMPAS recidivism […]
Dealing with Database End-of-Life Issues: What Approach Should You Take?
Click to learn more about author Matt Yonkovit. Databases play a critical role in our applications – after all, no one ever talks about their services using less data today. However, like applications, databases require ongoing management and regular updates. At some point, the database version you use will reach its End of Life (EOL). […]
Best Practices for Supply Chain Analytics in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. There are few crises in world history that have affected the supply chain like COVID-19. The pandemic has caused unprecedented stress and brought an insane level of scrutiny. Business leaders need to think differently and take appropriate measures to streamline their supply chain operations, using data as their […]