Thoughts on Ballmer, the Consumerization of IT, and Platforms
Complaining seems to be a tell-tale sign that you’re facing irrelevance.
Tag: Amazon
Tech Cocktail Week Interview
A talk about writing, my books, and whether it’s better to work for a small company.
Amazon and Frenemies
What does Amazon do and why does the company do it? Watch and find out.
11 Big Data Myths
A look at many misconceptions about Big Data.
Uncertainty vs. Risk
Debunking the myth that the two terms are synonyms.
Acceptable Downtime: A Relic of a Bygone Era?
Today, every business always needs to be up and running.
Why You Shouldn’t Care About Negative Reviews
Don’t welcome them, but don’t fear them either.
Why Most Big Companies Can’t Innovate
“Not Invented Here” stymies new ideas at large organizations.
Big Data and Teenage Sex
Yes, one has a great deal to do with the other.
Santa Clara University Discussion
What questions do grad students have about platforms and Big Data?
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
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