Analytics

Big Data Startup Attracts Fortune 100 Clients, Venture Capital

Everybody is talking about Big Data, but planning and implementing a Big Data project can be a daunting affair. Enter Think Big Analytics, a vendor-neutral services provider that aims to help large enterprises plan Big Data projects, train staff and

3 CIO considerations from IDC’s 3rd platform

6 CIOs Share Their Strategic Visions for 2013

If your IT organization doesn't have a clear core strategy, it's easy to get caught up in--and spend too much on--technology trends. Learn about six CIOs' strategies for 2013 and see how they compare to your plans for the rest of the y

Using CRM to Know the Score Before the Super Bowl

This week, experts and amateurs alike will try to predict the score of the Super Bowl. Maybe your CRM system can't tell you whether the 49ers or Ravens will win, but it can help you gain the same insight into customer relationships so you know t

Big Data Brings Big Privacy Concerns

Wary of privacy implications of massive data collection systems, the Senate Commerce Committee plans to continue a probe of the industry, coinciding with a separate inquiry underway at the Federal Trade Commission.

13 Healthcare IT Trends and Predictions for 2013

From meaningful use of EHR software to moving HIPAA to the new millennium to big data, it's going to be another busy year for healthcare information technology. Count on these 13 things happening in 2013.

How to Avoid Online Reputation Management Nightmares

Don't let a few bad reviews or one negative article ruin your reputation with online customers. These three case studies feature companies that faced online reputation challenges, with a look at the results they achieved and the lessons they lea

7 CES Announcements IT Pros Need to Know About

Despite its name, the annual Consumer Electronics Show isn't wholly consumer tech. These seven announcements--covering data analytics, collaboration, RAM and more--may impact the systems and devices your employees use in 2013.

Feds Look to Big Data to Position ‘Government as a Platform’

As Federal IT's march to the cloud continues, a new digital government strategy calls for departments and agencies to open their data sets to create a platform for innovation.

How to Use Big Data to Make Faster and Better Business Decisions

Big Data is clearly a disruptive technology, but using it successfully is as much art as it is science. The key is integrating Big Data with traditional BI to create a data ecosystem that allows you to generate new insights while executing on what yo