Business intelligence is the act of processing and using data that your company has acquired. It doesn’t matter how many employees you have, how many sites you have, or how many clients you have–your company can stand to benefit from implementing business intelligence in some way. Here are some of the finer details that can…
When you think about Big Data, thoughts typically turn to how businesses use the technology to collect and analyze massive amounts of information for the purpose of making sweet profit. Although, there’s much more to Big Data than making money; scientists are using the technology to help save the rainforest. We shouldn’t have to convince…
IT requires several factors in order to function properly. First of all, it can’t exist without information, and this information can’t exist without data. Technology is what creates data so that your company can take advantage of changes in the industry and business environment. It might seem like a lot to take in, but understanding…
As the calendar fast approaches 2015, the topic of IT budgeting for the new year is a hot topic. It’s the time to decide how much you will spend in comparison to how much you should spend. Budgeting can be a difficult decision, especially if you’re a small business owner with a limited budget. Thankfully,…
The Internet of Things is on its way, and more devices are connecting to the Internet than ever before. Unfortunately, this also means that more devices are vulnerable to the threats that cybercrime poses. Some professionals believe that, despite the obvious benefits that the Internet of Things provides (i.e. big data analytics) some cyber criminals…
Most of the Internet’s data is stored in data centers. Logistically, data centers are a great solution to store ridiculous amounts of data. However, from an environmental perspective, data centers may be doing more harm than good. This, according to a new report by the National Resources Defense Council. Brace Yourself for the Data TsunamiFirst…
Civilization has passed through various ages, like the Stone Age, the Ice Age, Bronze Age, and so on. And now, we’re progressing through another one – the Data Age. In fact, 90 percent of the world’s data was created in 2013. With each new device and system comes an incredible amount of data that must…
