What Really Is Big Data? And Why It Will Change the World
Big Data is THE biggest buzzword around at the moment, and I guess it makes sense to start my new…
Can We Really Trust Big Data?
There has been a lot of discussion about big data. What it is. What it can do, and what it…
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…
The Datafication of People and Stuff and Things
photo courtesy of deviant art photo courtesy of deviant artSo I thought I was being original for writing a piece…
The Total Cost of Big Data Performance [VIDEO]
During GigaOM Structure in San Francisco, Damien Black, CEO of SQLStream, explains the different costs of the most important data…
From Big Data to Big Personalization
The promise of big data: Companies can better know their customers and act on that information through personalization and segmentation.…
CAPEX for IT: Why So Painful?
CAPEX dollars reserved for investments in plant, property or equipment (including IT) are notoriously hard to secure. In fact, IT…
Data Warehousing: Lessons We Have Failed to Learn
Over the last few years, I have been studying the reason that data warehouse projects fail. This, to me, is…
The Misunderstanding of Master Data Management
Not long ago, I was asked to review a client’s program initiative that was focused on constructing a new customer…
In Big Data Endeavors, Don’t Neglect Softer Business Skills
With technical skills such as Java, C++, Python and more in high demand for “Big Data” analytics, it seems like…
