Five Reasons Excel Is Your Worst Enemy for Budgeting and Forecasting
Excel is undoubtedly the most ubiquitous business tool in existence. Just about everyone has it installed on their PC and…
Bring Your Own Software
For the last few years, it’s become very difficult for IT to police who brings personal devices into the enterprise…
First Look: OpenL Tablets
I got an update from Exigen Services recently on their OpenL Tablets business rules product. Exigen Services is a global IT…
Great Analytics Vendors: 5 Must-Have Traits
Let’s face it; the best way to make your organization more data-driven is to get the best analytics talent within…
Finding the Right Sponsor for Your Big Data Project
Earlier we discussed that big data should be a Strategy matter instead of an IT matter. Let’s dive a bit…
Helpful or Creepy? Avoid Crossing the Line with Big Data
One of the most discussed concerns surrounding big data today is privacy. While many powerful analytics are possible with the…
Celebrate Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week!
Everybody put your party hats on, it’s time to celebrate! May 5-11 is Corporate Compliance and Ethics week, which means…
Warren Buffett, the Human Big Data Engine
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors. By combining a sound investment philosophy with a bullet-proof decision-making…
CEOs: Hold Your Team Accountable for Data Analysis
Maybe you already know the story of Ron Johnson and J.C. Penney. Johnson, the retail superstar behind the Apple store…
Data by the Book: You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone
Big data, with all of its vastness and mystery – and confusion – is actually a remarkably straightforward concept: store…
