Big Data Anonymous: Ask Data Experts Your Burning Data Questions
We'd like to alert the Smart Data Collective community to a unique opportunity: the chance to ask a panel of…
Big Data and Advanced Technology Fuel Gamification in the Workplace
There is one common component that needs to happen when it comes to working or playing a game—engagement. As society…
The Data Lake Debate: Conclusion (With Apologies to the Rolling Stones)
When I wrote the introduction to the now-celebrated Data Lake Debate, I couldn’t have anticipated the buzz the exchange would…
Do Your Customers Hide Their Data?
Personal data has an image problem. People are increasingly wary of handing over their details to websites – particularly when…
How the Internet of Things and Big Data Are Changing Our World
The Internet of Things (combined with big data) is reaching further into our lives every day. And while some of…
The Data Lake Debate: Pro Delivers Final Rebuttal and Summary
Okay, this is where the rubber meets the road. I have three minutes (or ~450 words) to respond to Anne’s…
Taming Big Data
Simply stated, the best application of Big Data is in systems and methods that will significantly reduce the data footprint.Why would…
5 Tips for Streamlining the Supply Chain
Supply chain efficiency helps an organization reduce costs and speed time-to-market. Fifteen years into the new millennium, it is clear…
Learn from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Data Management Hard Knocks
“Congratulations, you are the grand prize winner of $15 million!”You receive a letter proclaiming the above via certified mail. It…
The Data Lake Debate: The Final Word from Negative
Well, it seems you took the gloves off this time, Tamara. I appreciate the valiant effort and your passionate belief…