Data Science is a diverse field with an array of career and job options out there to pursue. The modern economy is dependent on data and data analysis so, naturally, data scientists are in high demand and enjoy good salary and job security prospects. With that in mind, below are 11 intriguing roles for data […]
How to Use Data Analytics to Gain Valuable Insights with Limited Data
Every modern business professional understands the importance of data. Data can separate the forest from the trees, providing business leaders with a new perspective. From valuable insights regarding customer satisfaction to understanding vital improvements that you can make operationally, data analytics can provide a huge return on investment. However, many businesses shy away from Data Science and analytics because they feel […]
Bringing Data Science into the Organization
In a nutshell, Data Science accelerates business growth. Sudeep Rao, offers solid evidence of this by stating that worldwide nearly $30 billion is invested annually for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) projects. A BI and analytics survey indicated that 94% of the survey participants reported “data and analytics” as important factors for the […]
Will They Blend? Microsoft SharePoint Meets Google Cloud Storage
In the “Will They Blend?” blog series, we experiment with the most interesting blends of data and tools. Whether it’s mixing traditional sources with modern data lakes, open-source DevOps on the cloud with protected internal legacy tools, SQL with NoSQL, web-wisdom-of-the-crowd with in-house handwritten notes, or IoT sensor data with idle chatting, we’re curious to […]
4 Reasons Data Scientists Leave (and How to Retain Top Talent)
The demand for Data Science talent far exceeds the talent pool, making employee retention challenging. Demand is expected to remain high throughout 2022, providing ample opportunity for talent to move upwards through competing organizations. A vast amount of project familiarity and understanding is built on the backs of data scientists and is lost when they […]
Four Data Analytics Trends to Watch
Now that 2021 has come to a close and leadership teams once again look to position their organizations for opportunities and challenges on the horizon, there’s no shortage of questions about what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Will technology fix the global supply chain crisis? Will “citizen data analysts” become the most important people […]
Data Science Trends in 2022
The year 2021 was out of the ordinary as global businesses struggled to keep afloat amid the pandemic. This unusual situation accelerated digitization in businesses, which led to a surge in “digital data.” This year witnessed a record number of hires of data scientist and data analyst positions as businesses realized that data-driven market intelligence […]
Why 2022 Will Be the Year of AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are two critical technologies that are shaping our future, how we work, and how businesses persevere through future black swan events. With the ability to analyze, learn, and become more intelligent and intuitive over time, AI and ML will continue to expand the ability of businesses to leverage […]
A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
In 1950, a man named Alan Turing wrote a paper suggesting how to test a “thinking” machine. He believed if a machine could carry on a conversation by way of a teleprinter, imitating a human with no noticeable differences, the machine could be described as thinking. His paper was followed in 1952 by the Hodgkin-Huxley […]
Artificial Intelligence Augments Data Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now everywhere in Data Management, BI, and Data Science software, according to Mike Ferguson, Managing Director of Intelligent Business Strategies. The AI field is still young and will continue to get better as increased adoption of AI enables data and analytics software to predict, automate, and optimize, thus shortening time to […]