Big Data Confusion Looms in the Second Half of 2013
I look up, and suddenly it's August. I've been heads-down for the past three months, finishing my new book, which…
A Technical Look at Big Data
Big data can mean a number of things—and guide business decisions in countless ways. It can involve analyzing sheer volumes…
What is R? A New Video on the History, Community and Applications of R [VIDEO]
We meet a lot of R users on our travels, and something we often hear from them is that while…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Budgeting Is “Mission Critical” in Higher Education
You can’t pick up a newspaper without reading about how higher education is under pressure to keep tuition costs in…
First Look: Sparkling Logic Update
I last got briefed by Sparkling Logic back in August 2012 and I got an update on their new Kyoto…
