PHIL SIMON
A post on the benefits of embracing the unknown.
Category: Data Issues
“If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.”
―Jim Barksdale
Category: Data Issues
How to Switch LC/NC Vendors
Thoughts on saying goodbye to one and hello to another.
Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don’t
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
On Databases, Tattoos, and Teaching Philosophies
An approach to dealing with ever-shortening attention spans.
The Case for Small Data Analytics
Why the emphasis on the Big stuff is often misplaced.
On Lawnmowers and Data Management
Big Data? Don’t forget the small stuff.
Hamsterdam and Data Anarchy
What do data issues and The Wire have in common?
The Social Data Police
A post on catty ex-clients and how Amazon uses data to improve its review of reviews.
The NFL and Data Resistance
Many people ignore data and face the consequences. Read about some who take this to the extreme.
When Enterprises Outgrow Their Systems
Organizations that outgrow their systems find themselves at a crossroads.