The old barriers keep breaking down, as Cisco demonstrates with its forthcoming Cisco Data Preparation product. The networking behemoth positions its foray into data prep as a complement to its more traditional data virtualization technology.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- November 3, 2015
Just one week in late August offered data storytellers a rich set of observations on their craft.
- By Ted Cuzzillo
- October 27, 2015
Dell delivers award-winning advanced analytics software, Statistica, free for U.S. college students and professors.
Even as companies embark on big data initiatives, many still have unanswered questions about how to drive the most business value from them.
It's a logical or virtual layer of the DW architecture that integrates the physical layers of architecture under it.
- By Philip Russom, Ph.D.
- October 20, 2015
There is no denying the significant business value associated with structured data, but what about unstructured data?
Explaining how BI will likely positively impact users' routines and their place in the organization will do much to lessen their resistance to your efforts.
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