Click to learn more about author Pete Aven. In any organization, it’s plain to see there are distinct differences in the way business executives and IT professionals think about their company’s data. The disconnect is a result of perspective, and manifests itself in a lack of communication that produces further confusion as IT systems evolve to […]
Four Features to Incorporate in Your Next Reporting Dashboard
Click to learn more about author Mike Brody. As dashboards become increasingly commoditized, it’s easy to lose track of what makes them mission-critical business tools. The number of dashboard tools available is growing, and many are marketed to highlight their long lists of features and functions. Those features might be helpful individually, but they can be […]
Accenture and Google Cloud Launch Business Group to Deliver Intelligent Enterprise Solutions
According to a recent press release, “Accenture and Google Cloud today launched the Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG), which will help companies use Google Cloud technology to help deliver superior customer experiences and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Combining Accenture’s extensive industry knowledge with the power of Google Cloud technology, AGBG will allow Accenture […]
Three Signs You’re Suffering from Data Mismanagement, and How to Fix it
Click here to learn more about author Jon Pilkington. We have more data at our fingertips than entire generations before us. But due to data mismanagement issues, for many companies that doesn’t mean very much. According to the recent survey “Reducing Inefficiency and Increasing the Value of Analytics and Business Intelligence,” only 11 percent of participants […]
SnapLogic Expands Global Partner Program
According to a new press release, “SnapLogic, the leader in self-service application and data integration, today announced significant updates to the SnapLogic Partner Connect Program to enable global technology, service, and reseller partners to expand their enterprise integration and digital transformation capabilities and offerings. New program benefits will further empower SnapLogic partners to amplify customer […]
Three Ways Decision Science Facilitates Better Customer Experience
Click to learn more about author Pieter van Ispelen. Within the growing field of Data Science, two high level functions complement each other to derive value from data: Information Management and Decision Science. One can’t optimally function without the other and often Data Scientists are expected to perform both functions. In the most effective data-driven […]
Qlik Acquires Podium Data
A new press release states, “Qlik, a leader in data analytics, today announced the acquisition of Podium Data, an enterprise-grade data management company whose solution simplifies and accelerates customers’ ability to manage, prepare and deliver analytics-ready data to every business user across a diverse data landscape. This acquisition expands Qlik’s mission, moving beyond analytics to […]
It’s All in the Preparation: Four Strategies to Monetize Your Data
Click to learn more about author Farnaz Erfan. As organizations continue to evolve their information strategy and find innovation opportunities, many seek to generate value through data monetization. Today, an increasing number of companies are actively seeking ways to monetize their data both internally and externally. Although still nascent in some industries, data monetization is […]
A Guide to Data Warehouse Automation for Today’s CDOs
Click to learn more about author Neil Barton. The four “Vs” of data are well known – volume, velocity, variety and veracity. However, Data Warehousing infrastructure in many organizations is no longer equipped to handle these. The fifth elusive “V” – value – is even more evasive. Meeting these challenges at the scale of data […]
LevaData Launches Maturity Model Assessment to Empower Sourcing Professionals
According to a recent press release, “Privately held LevaData today announced the debut of the Cognitive Sourcing Maturity Model Assessment, a process and performance auditing tool geared to enterprise teams exploring digital transformation and seeking the exponential impact of AI-enabled direct materials sourcing. LevaData’s maturity assessment analyzes organizational structures, sourcing strategies, RFQ processes and negotiations […]