Honest thinking about technology decisions. — Page 21

Mount Grinnell from the Swift Current Lake Boat

I captured this photo at Lookout Point on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs Arkansas. Captured with Canon 5D and Canon 24-105L.

Open data allows organizations to take the fullest advantage of the world of big data.

I captured this polar bear at the Albuquerque Zoo. Captured with Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 100-400 L Mark II handheld.

We are just the keepers of the data and need to think about systems and processes that allow the organization to use that data.

Today's data challenge is the same one that has plagued organizations for years. Data and analysis are useless unless you actually act on them.

Collecting and analyzing data means nothing if you do not use it for more than taking up storage space. That is wasted money and time.

I captured this Titmouse bathing in the local bird bath at the Palo Duro Canyon. Captured with Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 100-400 Mark II handheld

In order to use data within your business, you must first collect that data. Seems simple enough right?  You capture some data, store it somewhere and the

This is a sunrise from our trip to Isle of Palms last year.  Tons of color. Captured with Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 17-40 L.

In “Big Data, Big Analytics and You”, I wrote: “Big data is obviously important to most organizations. There’s plenty of data out there and even more data

Captured with Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 100-400 L Mark II handheld.

Is bit data worth it? Absolutely...but only if you put the time and effort into the analysis of that data. Big data isn't easy, but it is worth it.

Big data has been a popular topic over the last few years.  Many organizations have been studying big data systems and processes as well as the science

Captured this Polar Bear at the Albuquerque Zoo with a Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 100-400 L Mark II handheld.