We often refer to business data as an asset. Something as prized as data is important for every function in an organisation, so its easy to see why its so valuable, and vital. On our blog, weve discussed ways that clean data can make an organisation more efficient, and therefore more profitable. And we know that clean data cuts waste. But data is not just an asset internally. … [Read more...] about Can Your Business Profit From Data Quality?
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The Internet of Things: Is too Much Technology a Security Risk?
I recently read an interesting article on CIO.com about the Internet of Things compromising business security. The article brought up some interesting points with regard to the devices that manage our lives and the new concern that each device brings up. Locks that are controlled with smart phones, climate control devices like Nest and mobile devices with access to company … [Read more...] about The Internet of Things: Is too Much Technology a Security Risk?
Big Data is Like Smartphone Videos
Recently I wrote on growing data files dilemma: should we recycle or erase them. Afterwards I realized that forgetting old stuff is much more natural behavior of us, humans, than continuous going back to the past. The memories should be very impactful and emotionally loaded to make us reminding them frequently. Then I read up a very interesting survey by Apical with its key … [Read more...] about Big Data is Like Smartphone Videos
9 Generic Big Data Use Cases to Apply in Your Organization
Big Data means something different for every organization and every industry. What Big Data can do for your organization depends on the type of company, the amount of data that you have, the industry that you are in and a whole lot of other variables. Whenever I advise organization on their Big Data strategy, this is the main problem; there are so many different possibilities … [Read more...] about 9 Generic Big Data Use Cases to Apply in Your Organization
21 Ways How Big Data Will Improve Your Life
We have seen many Big Data infographics that discussed how complex and large data sets are changing the way we live, the way we process information and the way we operate in the world. Vouchercloud recently took a deeper look into how Big Data evolves and adapts, and the research they gathered produced their Everyday Big Data infographic below, detailing many ways how Big Data … [Read more...] about 21 Ways How Big Data Will Improve Your Life