Posts Tagged ‘Data’
Embracing Data
Many corporations are integrating data capture and analysis into their decision-making processes. In fact, many business executives are enhancing their skills to allow them to integrate analytical tools into their business decision-making practices. This interesting topic came to us from InfoWorld in their article, “3 data quality metrics dataops should prioritize.” Data-driven decisions require data…
Read MoreThe Story in Data
In a recent meeting I made the comment that “I love data”, and I do. I geek out on it, honestly. But is it the data or the story the data tells that I love? Maybe it is time for us to change our view of data and analytics – how they can unlock value…
Read MoreManaging the Data Flood
When the amount of new data generated surpasses the limit of institutions to manage it, and makes it difficult for analysts to analyze it and researchers to deduce any useful conclusions from it, this is known as a data deluge. This interesting topic came to us from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in…
Read MoreCurrency in a Data Driven Culture
Data is all around us. It is in the form of numbers, spreadsheets, pictures, videos, and many other things. Companies are now using data and leveraging it to derive impact and grow. Today, data is important than ever. And for organizations to survive and expand, a data-driven culture is very critical. CDO Trends brought this…
Read MoreManaging Too Much Data
When the amount of new data generated surpasses the limit of institutions to manage it, and makes it difficult for analysts to analyze it and researchers to deduce any useful conclusions from it, this is known as a data deluge. This interesting topic came to us from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in…
Read MoreCleaning up the Data
Data normalization is the process of organizing data into tables in such a way that the results of using the database are always unambiguous and as intended. Such normalization is intrinsic to relational database theory. It may have the effect of duplicating data within the database and often results in the creation of additional tables. In a nutshell, data…
Read MoreLook to the Data
Businesses need to understand customer expectations to provide quality customer service. Data is the answer. This interesting information came to us from KnowTechie in their article, “Data engineers can bring consumer expectations to life.” Data engineering transforms raw data into a format that analysts and business users can use and make it possible for companies to…
Read MoreData Analytics Across Industries
It shouldn’t be surprising that the number of data analytics jobs in the power industry in North America was up almost 4% in the same quarter last year. This interesting information came to us from Power Technology in their article, “North America is seeing a hiring boom in power industry data analytics roles.” Simply put,…
Read MoreGetting Control of Your Data
If you’ve ever walked into a hoarder’s home, you were likely met by endless piles of seemingly worthless things. To the owner, though, these items are invaluable. It can be similar when you look at an organization’s collection of data. Venture Beat brought this interesting information to our attention in their article, “Eliminate the data packrat…
Read MoreHealthcare Data Stratetgy
A recent survey of healthcare executives revealed their lack of trust when it comes to data. This is especially ironic given they are fundamental to making clinical and business decisions. Fierce Healthcare brought this interesting news to our attention in their article, “Most healthcare executives don’t trust their organization’s data, survey finds.” Having confidence that…
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