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Phil Simon

Phil Simon

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Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.
Data Visualizations: This Isn’t 1996
Dataviz
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Data Visualizations: This Isn’t 1996

Forget Excel. Today, there are myriad tools to make data sexy.
Android, Google, and Frenemies
Management
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Android, Google, and Frenemies

In its quest to kill Apple, has Google inadvertently empowered its rivals-and created new ones?
Big Data: A Big Opportunity for HR
Analytics
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Big Data: A Big Opportunity for HR

Few functions would benefit more from embracing Big Data.
The Different Types of Conference Speakers
Big Data
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The Different Types of Conference Speakers

What kind of speaker are you?
Early Reviews: Too Big to Ignore
Big Data
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Early Reviews: Too Big to Ignore

Now that the book has been out for a few months, what are people saying?
Big Data Is Additive
Big Data
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Big Data Is Additive

On the silliness of the ROI of Big Data.
Who Needs a Big Data Thought Leader?
Big Data
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Who Needs a Big Data Thought Leader?

Musings on whether my Big Data expertise would make me a good employee.
Acceptable Downtime: A Relic of a Bygone Era?
Technology
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Acceptable Downtime: A Relic of a Bygone Era?

Today, every business always needs to be up and running.
TechCocktail Interview on Big Data
Big Data
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TechCocktail Interview on Big Data

A Q&A on the new book and a few other things.
On Android and Frenemies
Platforms
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On Android and Frenemies

Has Google inadvertently empowered its rivals–and created new ones?
Everything Is Obvious by Duncan Watts
Analytics
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Everything Is Obvious by Duncan Watts

Drawing lessons from hindsight isn't just wrong. It's dangerous.
The Zen of Big Data
Big Data
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The Zen of Big Data

Think Big Data will always manifest the obvious? Think again.
Introduction From Too Big to Ignore
Big Data
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Introduction From Too Big to Ignore

Read 28 pages from my new book on Big Data for free.
Proof That Big Data Has Gone Mainstream
Big Data
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Proof That Big Data Has Gone Mainstream

Another sign that the era of Big Data has arrived.
Big Data: Big Results
Big Data
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Big Data: Big Results

Think that Big Data is just conceptual? Think again.
Google Reader and the Tension Between Users and Customers
Management
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Google Reader and the Tension Between Users and Customers

Don't confuse one for the other.
AllAnalytics Interview on Big Data
Analytics
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AllAnalytics Interview on Big Data

A few thoughts on the book and how organizations can leverage Big Data.
How to Vet a PR Firm
Publishing
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How to Vet a PR Firm

Hiring a PR firm is a big investment. Here's some advice based on personal experience.