Friday, July 26, 2019
Business Intelligence and Analytics 27
1 GM’s A. Charles Thomas on the Evolution of Chief Data Officer
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/evolution-of-chief-data-officer/
From a lone statistician toiling over narrowly defined problems for the marketing department, to a C-level executive overseeing a mission-critical area impacting every function of the company, the meaning of “data and analytics professional” has changed a lot in recent years. A. Charles Thomas’s career has reflected those developments.
2 Improving strategic execution with machine learning
http://mitsloanexperts.mit.edu/improving-strategic-execution-with-machine-learning-michael-schrage/
Machine learning (ML) is changing how leaders use metrics to drive business performance, customer experience, and growth. A small but growing group of companies is investing in ML to augment strategic decision-making with key performance indicators (KPIs).
3 Green Cloud Computing – The Sustainable Way to Use the Cloud -Big Data Analytics News
https://bigdataanalyticsnews.com/green-cloud-computing-sustainable-use/
The growing demand for cloud infrastructure has led to a dramatic increase in energy consumption. This desire for power has significantly contributed to the environment’s carbon footprint. The ever increasing demand for energy is primarily due to the exponential growth of data centers with thousands of servers and other infrastructures.
4 Fantastic Four of Data Science Project Preparation
https://www.kdnuggets.com/2019/07/fantastic-four-data-science-project-preparation.html
In classic comic form, the Fantastic Four of Data Science Project Preparation were originally introduced via cameo in the Data Avengers… Assemble! article. So if you happen to have that post, hang on to it. It will undoubtedly be worth something some day.
5 3 Ways Your Customers Can Help Your Company Turn Around a Failing Product
https://www.business2community.com/strategy/3-ways-your-customers-can-help-your-company-turn-around-a-failing-product-02223065
In the world of SaaS products, fine-tuning is a near constant endeavor. Every product goes through the process of checks and balances, and sometimes there are more downs than ups. Just because you have a ‘failing’ product doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up shop. Instead, this could be the perfect opportunity to revamp and refocus your go-to-market strategy.
6 9 Formidable Big Data Analytics Tools for 2019
https://datafloq.com/read/9-formidable-big-data-analytics-tools-for-2019/6658
Typically big data is reckoned by its size, but experts also give credit to information technologies that are assisting analysts in analyzing huge clusters of unstructured data to make sense of data trends, patterns, and anomalies. Big Data is a crucial asset for Business Intelligence (BI) for industries ranging from manufacturing to banking, professional services to entertainment, including the federal government. International Data Corporation (IDC) has forecast that global spending on big data technologies will reach $260 billion by 2022.
7 6 BI Implementation Issues to Avoid and AI for Better Decisions
https://medium.com/@InDataLabs/6-bi-implementation-issues-to-avoid-and-ai-for-better-decisions-2e8402be5f95
Business intelligence (BI) is a set of strategies and tools that companies can employ to handle the analysis of business data. The tools and solutions, especially custom-made ones, facilitate the work of experts in monitoring KPIs of business, analyzing fast-changing market realities and factors impacting performance. Business intelligence solutions are a trend that is here to empower business owners to make decisions based on rich data, not their gut instinct.
8 Best Practices for Using Endpoint Security to Protect Your Data
https://datafloq.com/read/best-practices-endpoint-security-protect-data/6643
Endpoint security is the protection and monitoring of end-user devices, such as smartphones, laptops, desktop PCs and POS devices, and network access paths, such as open ports or website logins. It goes beyond antivirus tools and includes the use of security software, like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, on central servers as well as tools on the device itself, such as ad blockers.
9 Microsoft Adds Machine Learning, UI and Enterprise Features to Power BI
https://solutionsreview.com/business-intelligence/microsoft-adds-machine-learning-ui-and-enterprise-features-to-power-bi/
Microsoft has announced a new version of its Power BI platform featuring new machine learning and enterprise functionality, as well as a redesigned user interface. The update, which was made at the Microsoft Business Application Summit, provides capabilities that are familiar to users of Excel and PowerPoint. Users get monthly enhancements that include navigation, streamlined viewing, and user collaboration. According to the official release, several of the feature adds have come directly from community feedback.
