Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Cloud, also referred to as the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is a suite of cloud computing services provided by Google. It offers a wide range of infrastructure and platform services that enable organizations to build, deploy, and scale applications and services on Google’s infrastructure....
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Integrated Planning Integrated planning, also referred to as extended planning, is a process that enables organizations to align their financial and operational plans across different departments and functions. It involves integrating data from various sources into a single repository and conducting cross-functional analysis and planning. Integrated planning allows for...
Read moreThe Three Characteristics of Artificial Intelligence
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Read moreHow Many Analytics Experts Does it Take to Turn a Project?
Eliminate the Fluff I have been working in Business Analytics for about 20 years, and for a good part of that, focused on aligning teams of consultants for projects. A lot of thought goes into putting these teams together. The most important attributes to consider are technology expertise and...
Read moreWhat’s Beneath AI and the Decision of Build vs. Buy
As the business world has grown in the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown with it, to the point that it is no longer a rare occurrence or unique application. Companies are using AI in several different ways, among them improving customer relations, creating more efficient processes, and...
Read moreCan Enterprises Effectively Take Advantage of AI?
Improvements in Capabilities Make AI Viable for the Enterprise Artificial Intelligence has long been viewed as the solution to all of the problems we will encounter a decade from now. Ever since the term was coined in the 1950’s, it has been peering over our shoulder, teasing us as...
Read moreNot Your Grand-Daddy’s Slicing and Dicing
Business Analytics in the Travel Industry The travel industry makes extensive use of business analytics to drive loyalty, promotions, revenue management – and ultimately, the customer experience. These are not your grandfather’s type of slice and dice analytics, but use a combination of data science, big data and business...
Read moreThe Power of One
Regardless of the ‘how’ resources are hired, one thing is for certain: knowledge workers must represent the interests of the company – what RM Dayton calls an ‘inside looking out’ mindset. With the a ‘less is more’ philosophy, we dare to ask, ‘why not?’ Have 20 resources on...
Read moreA Slice of American Pie
“A long, long time ago, I can still remember, how the music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could make those people dance, and maybe they’d be happy for a while.” Don McLean never did reveal what “American Pie” meant, though...
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