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Fact-based Decision-making

Peter James Thomas

In our modern architectures, replete with web-services, APIs, cloud-based components and the quasi-instantaneous transmission of new transactions, it is perhaps not surprising that occasionally some data gets lost in translation [5] along the way. Especially for all Business Analytics professionals out there (2009). [7].

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New Thinking, Old Thinking and a Fairytale

Peter James Thomas

King was a wise King, but now he was gripped with uncertainty. Feel free to substitute Data Lake for Data Warehouse if you want a more modern vibe, sadly it won’t change the failure statistics. . [5]. – McKinsey 2009. . [6]. For example in 20 Risks that Beset Data Programmes. . [7].

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Adapting to Change: Finding Opportunity in Crucible Moments

Alation

Recognizing it — and even capitalizing on it — requires data. Uncertainty reigns These days, planning a dinner out can be as complicated as planning a global business acquisition. But recognizing the opportunity in uncertainty is what separates the winners from the pack. Now is a crucible moment.