A growing number of companies are setting up predictive analytics programs and investing in predictive modeling tools. But fully understanding the nuances of the discipline and honing internal processes for building effective predictive models can be elusive goals. The great promise is learning th... Continue reading…

The edge for small and mid-size businesses in 2012 is the seamless utilization of the mobile space. In a recent article posted in Crain's Chicago Business, Robert Wile (12/12) highlights a key message: "Having an effective website is no longer good enough. Customers expect to be able to u... Continue reading…

The ocean of data to be analyzed is getting deeper and wider.  The New York Times recently published an article on the data deluge in DNA sequencing.  They reported that the world's largest genomics research institute, BGI, generates so much data that it can't send it to clients ... Continue reading…

Is social media a part of your strategy for 2012?  Whether your company recognizes social media as a part of the IT strategy, communications strategy, or marketing strategy, it is no longer a nice to have, but a necessity.  Email, Twitter, Facebook, messaging, and websites are ... Continue reading…