The Center of Analytics Success Takes on Communication Skills
As technical skills such as programming, application development, and “Big Data” infrastructure management take on added importance, it is imperative…
Encrypting Backup Data for HIPAA and PCI Compliance
Stored data is a top target by hackers, especially the type of data that can be used for fraud and…
SAS BI Dashboard: Don’t Forget the Timestamp
If you are getting ready to rollout a new SAS BI dashboard, make sure you have a timestamp or Data…
Big Data and Your Body
A couple of weeks ago we posted about the datafication of everything, with a few examples of what can be…
4 Benefits for the Public Sector when Governments Start Using Big Data
Government services, or the public sector, are known for creating large volumes of data. Big data thus provides plenty opportunities…
Analysts Describe Current BI Environment
Business intelligence has broadened its reach in recent years. The limitations that have defined the software throughout its early development…
The NSA, Link Analysis and Fraud Detection
The recent leaks about the NSA’s use data mining and predictive analytics has certainly raised awareness of our field and…
5 Steps to Setting your Big Data Goals
We all have goals, or at least should. We all have goals, or at least should. I’m reminded of a…
Data Use Holds Potential in Insurance Industry
The insurance industry holds immense potential for business intelligence transformation. At a base level, selling insurance is about knowing customers…
What Could Immigration Reform Mean for Analytics?
Immigration reform has been on the lips of almost every political commentator in the past few weeks. The topic is…
