January 23rd, 2013

Big Data Bite

Data IT Strategy

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Take a Little Bite Out of Big Data

Easing Fears About Big Data Hype

So, everyone’s talking about Big Data. (And I mean everyone.) People want it, need it, think they need it, aren’t sure if they need it and, in some cases, already have it and aren’t sure what to do with it. Let’s break down Big Data and gain a little more perspective around the business of problem solving.

The problem you think you have:We have so much data and we’re losing money everyday by not acting on it, and our competitors have surely figured out how to leverage their data using Big Data solutions.

The solution you think you need:Our IT department should start analyzing and reporting on Big Data.

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September 18th, 2012

IT Strategy

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Mind Over Machines

A Tutorial

Technology folks are used to blank stares when they talk about their work. But we’ve had a number of friends confess they’re not quite sure just what Mind Over Machines does.

The short version: We develop game-changing technology systems.

A more in depth primer.

  • We’re a consulting and technology services firm. (Yeah…yaaaawn)
  • We work with businesses, government and other entities to help them do what they do better with technology — sometimes creating enterprise-wide systems, sometimes with single applications. (Getting closer?)
  • And down to the practical — the three central tenets of our approach and expertise (w/3-ring diagram):
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