Big Data the phrase might just scare away small businesses. But almost all the tools and techniques to analyze enormous data set are also applicable to SMBs. Business data has been there for ages, but most of the time lying hopelessly trapped in cabinets, handwritten ledgers and untapped resources. Until now, big data was considered as too expensive, complex and intimidating … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need Not Be Shy of Big Data
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Why Big Decisions Require Big Data Analytics
Great insights are achieved when you combine different data sources. This Mixed Data approach enables organizations to have a better understanding how their organization is performing and what the different areas of attention should be. Such insights will enable manager to make better decisions and improve an organizations performance. In fact, research by Bain has showed that … [Read more...] about Why Big Decisions Require Big Data Analytics
What Makes a Good Chief Data Officer?
The board room seating arrangement is about to change in many organisations. With the vast amounts of data being created on a daily basis and the organisations acknowledging the value in data-driven decision making, there is room for the Chief Data Officer. Earlier I described what a job description of a Chief Data Officer should look like. He or she is someone who should … [Read more...] about What Makes a Good Chief Data Officer?
Big Data Startup Quid Delivers Augmented Intelligence
Company Quid Address 733 Front Street C1A San Francisco, CA, 94111 USA Founders Sean Gourley & Bob Goodson Founded 2010 Funding $ 10 million Employees 40 Website www.Quid.com/ Rating 8 bits  Looking to understand whats happening in the world and where trends are heading? Than Quid is the big data startup to look for. Using trillions of different data … [Read more...] about Big Data Startup Quid Delivers Augmented Intelligence
Big Data For Decision Management Video
With big data you can improve the decision-making within your organisation. James Taylor from Decision Management Solutions talks about the future of decision management and how big data changes the way decisions are made. … [Read more...] about Big Data For Decision Management Video