In 2014, my daughter was 10 and was deep in the throes of Frozen-mania. A certain song became seared in all our brains. Disney’s billion-dollar juggernaut consumed every waking moment, and my daughter wanted an Elsa doll to share the experience with. It turned out that she was not unique in her interest, and Frozen merchandise was sold out […]
CDOs Can Lead Their Organizations in the Successful – and Ethical – Use of Data
Data plays a central role in digital transformation. In fact, it’s been referred to as the currency of modern, digital business. Without data, companies lack a true understanding of their customers, markets, trends, and even their own products and employees. While most organizations likely appreciate the value of their data, many struggle with figuring out […]
IT Careers: 3 Top Skills to Learn This Winter
During the pandemic, we have seen an enormous shift in the way businesses are conducting their operations, especially in the IT department. As digital transformation transpired practically overnight, IT teams became even more crucial to an organization’s success. Remote work is not going away anytime soon, and companies need to rethink the skills they want and expect […]
A Beginner’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning in Web Scraping
With uses spanning personalized medicine to the creation of social media clickbait, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is expected to transform industries from health care to manufacturing. Web scraping is no exception – and while its use is definitely not the answer to every data collection challenge, simple applications of AI/ML can enhance the process and increase […]
What Is SVM Classification Analysis and How Can It Benefit Business Analytics?
This article provides a brief explanation of the SVM classification method of analytics. What Is SVM Classification Analysis? SVM classification is based on the idea of finding a hyperplane that best divides a dataset into predefined classes. The goal is to choose a hyperplane with the greatest possible margin between the hyperplane and any point […]
Data Literacy: A New Requirement for Consumers and Businesses
Did you know that only one-third of us can confidently understand, analyze, and argue with data? That’s the essential question posited by the Data Literacy Project, an organization that wants to “ignite discussion and develop the tools we need to shape a successful, data-literate society.” Achieving consumer Data Literacy at a mass scale is an ambitious […]
Data as a Product: What We Can Learn from More Established Industries
A concise definition of data product was coined by DJ Patil as “a product that facilitates an end goal through the use of data.” This includes not only pure datasets, both raw and refined, but also products based heavily on algorithms, models, and similar data-intensive workloads. Leaders in data are leaders in business, and treating data as a product is […]
The Reskilling Revolution: Enterprise and Education Must Work Hand in Hand
We are on the brink of a “reskilling revolution,” according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The new jobs emerging in the global economy will require a different set of skills, more in tune with the digital era. As a result, the demand for workers with specialist data education and skills, like data scientists and data […]
A Cybersecurity-First Strategy Requires More Than Employee Training
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! All month long, we’ll be exploring cybersecurity-related topics to help you (and your data) stay safe online. Click to learn more about author Danny Lopez. In many organizations, training is viewed as one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to educate employees on cybersecurity. While it’s more affordable than technology […]
14 Skills Data Analysts Need for a Successful Career in 2021
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. Do you want to be a data analyst? If so, great career choice! Data analysts are in high demand: From technology giants like IBM and Microsoft to our favorite media streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime, organizations are increasingly relying on data analytics to make smart business decisions. […]