At their best, emerging technologies and methods potentially extend, complement, or enhance the BI, analytics, and DW status quo. In all cases, they also address the core needs -- for agency, empowerment, and perceived competency -- of frustrated users and IT groups.
- By Steve Swoyer
- December 8, 2015
The Internet of Things (IoT) holds great promise for a more intelligent, efficient, safe, and even anticipatory means of human adaptation to the environment, be it natural or manmade. IoT has the potential to enable improvements to many facets of life. It's enabling the interconnectedness of "things" and resulting insights and synergies, yet that very connectedness raises concerns for security and privacy that must be addressed.
Today's BI users aren't looking for just a visualization tool. They want and need an analytics platform that includes governance and analytics, among other features.
- By Linda L. Briggs
- October 6, 2015
Project requirements change and evolve during development. We must be prepared to handle them.
- By Mike Schiff
- October 6, 2015