Less than two years ago, data literacy was not something I heard many people in the business world talking about. Recently, it is something that comes up in more conversations than not. In this post, I'll address a few misconceptions about data literacy and then make the case that while it is a challenge, data literacy is actually a great problem to have. Data Literacy Is About … [Read more...] about Struggling With Data Literacy? That’s Great News!
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You Often Want Your Models To Be Wrong
A few weeks back, I was in a discussion with some analytics executives when one gentleman made a point that sounded odd at first. He suggested that in many cases we actually want the predictions we make with our models to be wrong, not right. After hearing his explanation, however, I totally agreed with him. This post will explain and illustrate with some examples. Many Events … [Read more...] about You Often Want Your Models To Be Wrong
Propelling Utilities to a Digital Future
Back when I was working as a young system integrator there used to be a well-worn phrase rolled out by people in technology or software procurement "You'll never get fired for hiring IBM" I am sure you know it. If not, you're most probably a digital native and therefore never heard of the saying. Back in 1998, IBM was the biggest American tech company by revenue. IBM was so … [Read more...] about Propelling Utilities to a Digital Future
“Bad Choices make Great Stories” – Enterprise Architecture Blueprint for Utilities – Part 2
Bad Choices make Good Stories. There is a famous saying Bad choices make good stories . What might be true in life, seems wrong for utilities' IT or enterprise architecture. Part 1 of our Enterprise Architecture Blueprint for Utilities “ The Good, the Bad and the Ugly , discusses how bad decisions lead to huge technical debt, an Accidental IT or bad architecture. In part 2 of … [Read more...] about “Bad Choices make Great Stories” – Enterprise Architecture Blueprint for Utilities – Part 2
Enterprise Architecture Blueprint for Utilities Part 1
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Some days ago, I was co-hosting a webinar on Piecing together the Enterprise Architecture Puzzle for Utilities . During our virtual roundtable, our guests including Klaus Wagner, (Enterprise Architect, Netze-BW / EnBW) and Rinse Veltmann (Director Solutions, Energyworx) discussed an enterprise architecture blueprint for the Utility 4.0 future and … [Read more...] about Enterprise Architecture Blueprint for Utilities Part 1
