In today’s fast-paced and data-driven world, businesses face an overwhelming amount of information. Extracting valuable insights from this data can be the key to staying competitive, making informed decisions, and driving growth. That’s where Business Intelligence (BI) comes into play. BI refers to the technologies, processes, and practices that allow organizations to transform raw data…
When to Contract a Programmer
When a business is faced with a big programming project or an increased need for software development, it can feel as though the only question is if this additional work can be spread across their team, or if they need to justify the cost of adding another salary to their workforce. Now that you know…
Uncover hidden insights in your data – IBM Cognos Analytics
One BI solution can do it all: clean and connect your data, create stunning data visualizations, and show you where your business is today while helping predict what will happen tomorrow. Drive certainty in your decision-making with AI-powered analytics. IBM offers an industry-leading BI solution that empowers users to execute smarter data discovery and tell the story of…
MiTEC18: Open Source on the i, IBM Web query, Watson, IBM 30 years and just getting started
“The IBM i is dead”; “IBM i is old and on its way out”; “IBM i lacks a sustainable competitive advantage.” There are many opinions and thoughts on where IBM and the i are headed. Last week, I attended the 2018 Michigan IBM Power Systems Technical Education Conference (#MiTEC18), and have a very different view…
Predicting Super Bowl LI: Post-Mortem 5 Lesson’s In Data Visualization + Bonus (Part 4 of 4)
With Super Bowl LI behind us, it is time for a forecasting post-mortem. It was a historic game for the Patriots. They now have the distinction of being the only team to play in 9 Super Bowls, the only team to win in overtime and the only team to make such a big comeback in…