Data may be expanding exponentially, but this expansion in itself is not the be-all and end-all. Data is very important, but only because it enables organisations to learn more about their customers and offer them a better service. Therefore – and this is crucial – data allows organisations to make much better decisions. But can the data platform companies are currently using facilitate the right decisions? A recent discussion opened my eyes to some real issues about data use and where some...
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Read MoreIn today's economic climate, uncertainty is a common theme for businesses. With budget losses, high competition and job cuts being seen across several industries, avoiding unnecessary expenses is of the utmost importance. At the same time, though, organisations are still keen to be seen as successful, productive and agile. By Pooja Tyagi, Testing Engineering Specialist at NTT DATA UK.
Read MoreAccording to an Accenture study, 79% of enterprise executives agree that companies not embracing big data will lose their competitive edge, with a further 83% affirming that they have pursued big data projects at some point to stay ahead of the curve. Considering that data creation is on track to grow 10-fold by 2025, it’s crucial for companies to be able to process it more quickly, and meaningfully. By Eltjo Hofstee, Managing Director, Leaseweb UK.
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