While workplace safety has certainly improved since the introduction of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, or OSHA, in 1970, there is always room for improvement. Data has always been vital to the improvement of workplace safety and in the modern era where data is being generated at an unprecedented level, this information is more important than ever. Workplace safety data … [Read more...] about What’s the Data on Workplace Safety?
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20 Questions That Make Any Analytics Project Successful
Many would say that the most critical phase of any analytics endeavor is what happens at the very beginning. The way a project is defined and scoped has to be right or else everything that follows is irrelevant. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the time to execute a proper scoping process. Not only are analytics and data science professionals very busy, but their … [Read more...] about 20 Questions That Make Any Analytics Project Successful
Will Big Data Kill Insurtech?
For decades, insurance had a reputation for being antiquated and resistant to change. But with technological disruption shaking things up across all industries, even the insurance companies had to give him. The result? Insurtech, short for insurance technology, reached over $500 million market evaluation last year. From AI to blockchain, the insurance industry is now employing … [Read more...] about Will Big Data Kill Insurtech?
9 Mistakes to Avoid When Predicting Business Performance
The state of forecasting in today's businesses is such that only 1% are able to achieve 90% forecasting accuracy 30 days out. I think we can all agree that's sub-optimal, but why is this the case? In this post, we'll talk at a tactical level about the nine most-common mistakes that might be preventing you from accurately predicting your future business performance. As you read … [Read more...] about 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Predicting Business Performance
How to Maximize ROI From the IIoT
A digital transformation takes time, sometimes a considerable amount, which means it can be difficult to quantify ROI ” at least in the short term. Return on investment for IIoT relies entirely on the data collected with the technology, and how it's applied. The information itself may be incredibly valuable, but that won't matter if it's used ineffectively, further … [Read more...] about How to Maximize ROI From the IIoT
