Will AI Replace Visual Analytics?
We just wrapped up a great Qlik Connect conference in Orlando. I was intrigued by the discussions of what AI may mean to the future of our industry. I found […]
Dr. House Meets The Phoenix Project
The fictional MD meets Bill Palmer, the fictional VP of IT Operations I have an idea for a crossover project where characters from one fictional world meet those in another. […]
How a 2500-year-old Method can Improve your Analytics
The Socratic Method, wrongly practiced, can lead to ‘pimping’ Law schools and medical schools have taught it for years. The Socratic Method is not just beneficial for doctors and lawyers. […]
Why is Excel the #1 Analytics Tool?
It’s Cheap and Easy. The Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software is probably already installed on the business user’s computer. And many users today have been exposed to Microsoft Office software since […]
Unclutter Your Insights: A Guide to Analytics Spring Cleaning
Unclutter Your Insights A Guide to Analytics Spring Cleaning The new year starts out with a bang; year-end reports are created and scrutinized, and then everyone settles into a consistent […]
NY Style vs. Chicago Style Pizza: A Delicious Debate
When satisfying our cravings, few things can rival the joy of a piping hot slice of pizza. The debate between New York-style and Chicago-style pizza has sparked passionate discussions for […]
Your Users Want Their Query Studio
With the release of IBM Cognos Analytics 12, the long-announced deprecation of Query Studio and Analysis Studio was finally delivered with a version of Cognos Analytics minus those studios. While […]
Is The Taylor Swift Effect Real?
Some critics suggest that she is driving up Super Bowl ticket prices This weekend’s Super Bowl is expected to be one of the top 3 most watched events in television […]
Analytics Catalogs – A Rising Star in the Analytics Ecosystem
Introduction As a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), I am always on the lookout for emerging technologies that transform the way we approach analytics. One such technology that caught my attention […]
Have You Exposed Yourself Lately?
We’re talking about security in the cloud Over Exposure Let’s put it this way, what do you worry about exposing? What are your most valuable assets? Your Social Security […]
