PC for business: Big data's big problem

Monday, 8 February 2016

Big data's big problem? Most companies don't realize they're already using it

Companies are already actively using big data. They just don't call it that. While the phrase has problems, the technology is becoming more intrinsic to business.

Resource of the day

Whitepaper: Seven Ways to Reduce Waste and Accelerate Software Delivery

This paper will explore best practices for identifying and eliminating seven types of waste: Waiting, handoffs and task switching, motion, extra processes, extra features, partially completed work and defects.

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Whitepaper: Seven Ways to Reduce Waste and Accelerate Software Delivery

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A How-to Guide to OAuth & API Security

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Always Be Closing: The ABC's of Sales in the Modern Era

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Agile Infrastructure Monitoring for the Application Economy

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A special feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet

VR and AR: The Business Reality

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are going to be useful for far more than just gaming. We explore the ways the technology will be used for training, marketing, product design, and much more.