The most obvious reason to choose open source software is that it’s free. But for most businesses, especially enterprises, that isn’t as big a point as you might think. After all, most companies think little of dropping $50,000 to $100,000 (often more) on a great software package. Yet open source software dominates the realm of... Read More
As data becomes more important to doing business, companies are finding themselves in need of various data-related workers. Sometimes, the titles aren’t clear, and it’s difficult to determine whether you need a data scientist, a data engineer, or perhaps both. Here are the descriptions of each one, as well as where the two jobs overlap.... Read More
It’s already well documented that big data can help retailers understand their customers, reach new revenue streams, and even improve customer interaction by timely and location-based offers and incentives. What isn’t as well understood is how big data will affect the future of retail. Here is a peek into tomorrow. Big Data and the IoT
Ah, legislators. No matter which side of the pond they’re on, they somehow manage to misunderstand everything, and even when they do understand, still manage to mess things up. Since big data is poorly understood even among mainstream business folks, it’s not surprising that it’s misunderstood in places like Capitol Hill and Whitehall. Here’s how... Read More
You’re looking for a data scientist and the resumes are pouring in. Most of the job candidates have the hard skills it takes to succeed: strong technical skills, a solid mathematical background, some programming knowledge, etc. — but it’s the soft skills that will set the successful data scientist apart from the unsuccessful one. What... Read More
Companies are now well versed in how big data can improve marketing, help detect fraudulent activities, and deliver real-time business intelligence. What fewer businesses are aware of is how big data is revolutionizing human resources. From hiring to avoiding dangerous hires to assuring that the top workers stick with you — big data can bring... Read More