Quantitative analysis: Its such an appealing phrase. It provides a sense of order and rationality in an often unordered and irrational world. When done right, quantitative analysis can give you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Youve quantified, youve analyzed, and as a result you now have a nicely working model with which to grow your business. Right? Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about The 7 Deadly Sins of Quantitative Data Analysts
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Working With Retail Numbers: How Retailers Can Benefit From Big Data
Retailers have access to a lot of data, but it does not mean much unless they know what strategy to utilize when working with the numbers. They also have to know how to take that data and make it work for them, so that they can get an edge on the competition. Finally, they must be able to accurately use a model that will give them the information that they need. In order for … [Read more...] about Working With Retail Numbers: How Retailers Can Benefit From Big Data
How Big Data and BYOD Can Help Sales Reps Sell
Sales teams are often the first to jump onboard with new technology. They are the early adopters of the business community, looking for the latest tool that will help them keep track of all their information, and perform better. In many cases, theyll even go out and buy their own devices in order to get the edge they need. The downside to this technical sales revolution is that … [Read more...] about How Big Data and BYOD Can Help Sales Reps Sell
How The Internet of Things Can Create Disruptive Business Models
More and more companies are turning to a recurring revenue business model from online companies to unexpected companies such as Adobe and Audi. These new, unexpected, subscription-based business models are disruptive but when they are connected to the Internet of Things very interesting models can appear. Aria Co-founder Brendan O'Brien sat down with eCornell at Dreamforce '13 … [Read more...] about How The Internet of Things Can Create Disruptive Business Models
