Posts Tagged ‘Data’

The ideal candidate for a business intelligence (BI) program is a firm that is seeking greater operational efficiency, increased flexibility and interoperability, better management reporting, mitigation of regulatory or other risks, enhanced transparency, access and support, and the ability to make informed business decisions. It is a firm that believes the investment in operational efficiency, […]

Welcome back to part 2 of 3 in our analytics data validity series! For this post, we’re assuming that you’ve been looking at your data for some time now, and that you’re familiar with how your data typically trends (if you’re not, take a look at last month’s post). Below are some questions that might […]

The business intelligence (BI) industry has been plagued with poor user adoption for years and has a huge failure rate among companies. Here are some of the reasons why. Product is challenging to use: When a BI tool is not designed for business users, such as financial advisors and client associates who are primarily non-technical […]

Wealth management firms, like many other financial services industry players, are under increased pressure to get ahead of the competition due to the increased availability of advanced analytics technology and regulatory pressure to effectively manage client portfolios. Data is rapidly becoming every company’s most valuable asset, creating a tremendous opportunity for firms that translate it […]

Data management is at the heart of every enterprise, especially with online operations. Though many have used MySQL relational databases to manage their data, the rise of NoSQL (Not Only SQL) and its faster data operations has come into use with the amount of data being created. One of the leading NoSQL platforms on the […]

According to Gartner, companies that prioritize customer experience generate 60% higher profits than competitors. So what does prioritize customer experience really mean? The first thing we have to keep in mind is that customer experience isn’t just one interaction. Customers make many stops along their journeys through the marketplace. The sum of all of these interactions is […]

Although it’s been on YouTube for less than a month, IBM’s Watson at Work: Insurance video has been viewed over 1.2 million times. That’s because insurance companies are keen to streamline their claims processes. If the number of views isn’t enough to convince you that insurers are all about Watson, consider this: Amica Mutual Insurance, […]

While some companies are keen on trimming the number of legacy IT applications through consolidation, they all agree that investments in technology are critical when it comes to operating in a digital world that has created incredibly high customer expectations. The adoption of mobile devices has significantly changed the operating landscape. During his remarks that […]

Boosting productivity through automation is another goal of the industry. Automation drives down costs and enables better control and compliance. It gives firms scale by allowing them to better serve existing customers and address new segments of customers by allocating resources to areas in which they can make the biggest difference. Eliminating simple manual processes […]

The industry is all a-buzz with digital engagement initiatives for patients, but let’s not forget about clinical subjects and even site personnel. They’re technology consumers, just like the rest of us, and they crave clinical trials that are simple, easy, convenient, and engaging. As an advocate for sites and subjects, Perficient just published a guide […]

Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company, released the findings of its Worldwide IT Spending Forecast. The report, which is released quarterly, is an indicator of trends across a variety of markets, including data center systems, enterprise software, devices, IT services, and communication services. According to its latest forecast, Gartner projects that overall worldwide IT spending […]

InterConnect officially kicked off this morning with an opening keynote full of powerhouse companies like Twitter, American Airlines, IndieGoGo, and Delos. Throughout the many and varied speakers, a few key themes emerged: 1. The data explosion is an imminent crisis – one that IBM is tackling. Between the Internet of Things and the ever-increasing velocity of […]