Three IBM analytics experts examine how IBM has leveraged the technology in  enterprises around the world.  In this interview, they explore the lessons learned and challenges BI professionals face in their analytics journey.
                    
			            - By James E. Powell
 - September 9, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Predictive analytics comes in many forms.  We show you what each can offer as you look into your highly probable future.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Agile is simple but not easy, says chief systems architect Ralph Hughes.  He examines the techniques and technologies that can eliminate miscommunications and wasted efforts that often undermine DW/BI development projects.
                    
			            - By James E. Powell
 - September 2, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    How is information overload converging on real-time decision making?  Andrew Cardno, a data visualization expert at AmericanKiwi LLC, shares his perspective.
                    
			            - By James E. Powell
 - September 2, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    We examine three key obstacles that stand between midmarket companies and successful big data initiatives.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    To reap the rewards of agile, you'll need to take some risks.
                    
			            - By David  Stodder
 - September 2, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    How should a manufacturer get started with big data?  TDWI's Philip Russom offers suggestions for getting off on the right foot.
                    
			            - By Philip  Russom, Ph.D.
 - August 26, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Even if you can't teach innovation, per se, you can teach the practices and methods that creative, problem-solving people can employ to cultivate it. 
                    
			            - By Stephen  Swoyer
 - August 26, 2014
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Agile is a lean philosophy that's useful for more than just development.  How can you maximize success when moving to an agile enterprise?  PayPal's Kyle Forbes shares his thoughts and experience.
                    
			            - By James E. Powell
 - August 26, 2014