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Organizations all over the world are innovating by leaps and bounds these days thanks to the fast-maturing evolution of DevOps, short for development and operations. The benefits vary depending upon industry and use case, but across the board, ops are being streamlined, and companies are either saving money or improving top-line revenue. But there is a missing ingredient in most of these environme...

A cottage industry just a few years back, the business of analytics has taken modern industry by storm. Almost every innovative new business model leverages analytics to drive everything from sales and marketing, to operations and management. Companies that don't use information to create insights are quickly falling by the wayside, as a new generation of commerce evolves. How can your organizatio...

Host Eric Kavanagh discusses Data Ops and the importance of automating database changes in the new app-driven world, with Robert Reeves, CTO of Datical.

hy wait? If you can understand what's happening with your business right now, why put off the analysis? Streaming analytics gives you the ability to not only see what's moving through your enterprise; you can analyze what's happening while all that data is in flight. Not only can you save time and capitalize on opportunities; you can also relieve your traditional data warehousing staff to focus on...

In the information economy, data is a critical asset, but so is metadata. In fact, metadata is the glue that holds information systems together. This becomes increasingly important with the rise of omni-channel marketing. As companies leverage new channels for communication, it's important to keep a strategic view of the customer. And getting all of that in line with legacy systems remains a serio...

If you look at nearly every great advance in business, you'll find a common theme: automation. In fact, every software application, at its root, serves to automate something. That's especially true in the realm of information management: companies that automate key processes for storing, analyzing and leveraging data, will thereby position themselves for competitive advantage. One of the hottest t...

Over the past quarter century, the Internet has arguably become the most pervasive manmade force in world history. In just the last few years, Web-based connectivity has revolutionized everything from home energy use to interstellar travel. From connected cars to connected refrigerators, this movement has been dubbed the Internet of Things. Thousands of companies are building the infrastructure an...

Is anything safe on the interwebs these days? Hackers seem to be everywhere, and the threat is palpable. The unfortunate reality is that hacking is here to stay, and thus the cat-and-mouse game of hacking and security evolution will continue apace. What can your organization do to keep safe? Check out this episode of #InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @Eric_Kavanagh will interview several experts,...

Draw a Venn diagram of Analytics, Big Data and Cloud, and what's in the middle? Success! Companies that find their sweet spot leveraging these three technologies will almost assuredly succeed. The key is to find ways to deal with opportunities at-scale. How can your organization make the most of this confluence? Check out this episode of #InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @Eric_Kavanagh will interv...

How advanced is your company's data strategy? Are you just getting started? Fully mature? Somewhere in between? A data maturity model can help your organization appreciate where you are in leveraging data as a critical asset. By getting realistic about your current state, you can effectively plan for the next steps to optimize your business, and take full advantage of the burgeoning information ec...

Welcome, my son! Welcome… to the machine-learning algorithms! Seems like they're everywhere these days. Some estimates peg the market at $37 billion by 2025. That's a tall order, but given the number of software companies claiming to have them, use them, or at least swear by them, it could just happen. Will they kill jobs, or create them? Find out by tuning into this episode of #InsideAnalysis! Ho...

Will smart robots take all our jobs by 2020? That's highly unlikely, but some controversial figures like Elon Musk seem to wax philosophical on this topic. One area of concern is so-called Artificial Intelligence, which is actually a software discipline with decades of work under its belt. Where does AI stand today, and what does it all mean for you? Check out this episode of #InsideAnalysis to fi...

Check out this episode of #InsideAnalysis to learn about a clever concept called Data Pipeline as a Service. Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Yair Weinberger of Alooma.

Legendary American merchant John Wanamaker once quipped: "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half." That was then; and this is now! These days, smart advertisers know exactly which campaigns get the job done. The challenge revolves around data collection, processing and analysis. Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear several experts discu...

Who's safe anymore online? The short answer is no one. Hackers have become so proficient, their industry so lucrative, that every business with an online presence must take threats seriously. From quiet hacking and identity theft, to the brazen reality of ransomware, hackers must be kept at bay using a range of tools and methods. How can your organization stay ahead of the pack? Check out this epi...

One thing's for sure in the world of Big Data: it's big! That goes for the benefits and the troubles. The companies that succeed in using this natural resource effectively are the ones that think strategically, then tactically about what, specifically, they want to accomplish. Common sense and a sense of focus are key. How can your organization improve its chances with Big Data? Check out this epi...

The information economy has arrived. All around the world, companies are leveraging the power of data to invent new offerings, carve out new niches, and in some cases, upend entire industries. Consider Uber and Airbnb. Both of those organizations have disrupted long-standing, profitable industries: taxis and hotels. Both did so by using the power of data, coupled with robust, bullet-proof cloud in...