AWS Big Data

JUNE 22, 2023

Large organizations processing huge volumes of data usually store it in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and query the data to make data-driven business decisions using distributed analytics engines such as Amazon Athena. You can partition your data by any column.

Metadata 80

Metadata Management Recreation/Entertainment Optimization 80

Occam's Razor

APRIL 8, 2013

We are far too enamored with data collection and reporting the standard metrics we love because others love them because someone else said they were nice so many years ago. It helps you to amplify what’s proven to work, throw away what isn’t, and tweak the goal-posts when data indicates that they may be in the wrong place.

Metrics 156

Metrics KPI Analytics Key Performance Indicator 156

datapine

JANUARY 31, 2022

Because things are changing and becoming more competitive in every sector of business, the benefits of business intelligence and proper use of data analytics are key to outperforming the competition. BI software uses algorithms to extract actionable insights from a company’s data and guide its strategic decisions.

Business Intelligence 214

Business Intelligence Analytics Cost-Benefit ROI 214

Alation

JUNE 7, 2023

Recognizing it — and even capitalizing on it — requires data. Obviously, your data will tell you. Fortunately, you likely have enough data available to make decisions, unlike during the Great Recession. The challenge, however, is ensuring you can find the data you need, it’s the correct data, and you fully understand the data.

Uncertainty 52

Uncertainty Data Lake Risk Data-driven 52