In my career, I’ve had first-hand experience as both a user and a chooser of data analytics technology, and have also had the chance to talk with countless customers about their data analytics journey to the cloud. With some reflection, I’ve distilled the learnings down to 6 key questions that every technology and business…
Data management spans the collection, storage, security, access, usage, and deprecation of data. The data management world continues to undergo substantial transformations every year. Here’s a brief look into what's in store for the future of data management, beginning with data democratization and then delving into how it’s driving the need for easier data…
The growth of social media and the advancement of mobile technology has created exponentially more ways to create and share information. Advanced data tools, such as AI and data science are being employed more often as a solution for processing and analyzing this data. Artificial Intelligence (AI), combines computer science with robust datasets and…
Happy customers can be advocates for your brand, make repeat purchases, and influence others to buy from your business. This type of success is the result of using data to holistically understand each customer and developing a customer-centric business strategy that engages and rewards each individual when they interact with your company. Elevating the…
The rise of edge computing is fueling demand for embedded devices for Internet of Things (IoT). IoT describes physical objects with sensors, processing ability, software and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or other communications networks. Diverse technologies such as real-time data analytics, machine learning,…
When a company is data-driven, it makes strategic decisions based on data analysis and interpretation rather than mere intuition. A data-driven approach to supply chain management is the key to building a strong supply chain, one that’s efficient, resilient, and that can easily adapt to changing business conditions. How exactly you can best incorporate…
Data is the heart of digital transformation and the digital+ economy. Data modernization moves data from siloed legacy systems to the digital world to help organizations optimize their use of data as a strategic asset. For a successful data modernization journey, the following are some important things you need to know: #1. Data Strategy A data…
What is Embedded Analytics? More employees making decisions based on data insights leads to better business outcomes. Increasingly, data analytics needs to be surfaced to users via the right medium to inform better and faster decisions. This is why embedded analytics has emerged as an important way to help organizations unlock the potential of…
Today’s customers expect a timely, relevant, and personalized experience across every interaction. They have high expectations for when and how companies engage with them—meaning customers want communications on their terms, through their preferred channels, and with personalized, relevant offers. With the right data and analytics capabilities, organizations can deliver an engaging and tailored customer…
When it comes to supply chain data, there’s an intriguing story to be told. If businesses have access to accurate data in real time about their supply chain operations, they have tremendous opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and grow revenue. Here’s a look at some of the types of supply chain data and…
A data strategy is a long-term plan that defines the infrastructure, people, tools, organization, and processes to manage information assets. The goal of a data strategy is to help a business leverage its data to support decision making. To make the plan a reality, the data strategy must scale. Here are a few pointers…
