I recently discovered a LinkedIn debate over whether or not non-data scientists could lead data science teams. The debate was polarised between those arguing for technical knowledge & those who focussed on leadership skills. As well as being fascinating and relevant, I was glad to see one voice arguing for leadership. Andy Sutton is Head of Data & Personalisation for Endeavour Drinks in Australia. […]
Earlier this year, I completed my PhD at the University of Technology Sydney. My research focused on how do emerging information technologies change the interaction of organisations and technologies. The title of my research was: Sociomateriality in the age of Emerging Information Technologies: How big data analytics, blockchain and artificial intelligence affect organisations. Undertaking a […]
There has been a lot of hype about proper data management over the past few years. Companies are making a lot of use of their data and they are coming to great gains because of this. There has been a call for better performance management systems and technology that allows for improved data management. It is safe to say […]
There are different stages in a software development process and developers pay utmost attention to each to ensure delivery of quality applications. This is why defect/bug tracking is essential to identify underlying problems in software. Whether it is a minor or major defect, testers need to record, manage, and solve each error to improve the […]
Technology has become a normal part of our lives and thus affecting how we do our jobs and manage a business. The best part about using modern technology is that it makes your work easier and, it is not as threatening as people think. Incorporating it in your business will not only help save money […]
Each time we shop on Amazon, eBay or any other website, we expect the orders to be delivered right at our door within several days. Besides free shipment of things we buy online, we want to keep track of delivery and be able to easily return what we bought in case we don’t like it. […]
It’s safe to say that open source has made it to the big leagues. Across all industries, from healthcare to fintech to IoT and everything in between, software organizations of every size are harnessing the power of open source components to create their innovations. While open source components provide developers with a powerful tool for […]
The discipline of supply chain management has changed radically over the past few years. It’s a role that’s only a few decades old, but it’s already transformed business processes around the globe. From procuring raw materials needed in manufacturing and production to ensuring smooth and timely delivery to the customer, today’s supply chain manager has […]
A small business might benefit more from having in-house IT services than having to outsource to an external company. While a lot of guides mention that IT is one of the services a small business should look at outsourcing, the fact remains that having internal IT allows for a much faster turnaround when dealing with […]
There is more data than ever in the world and in the coming years, it will only increase exponentially. However, just collecting data is not enough if you wish to become a data-driven business. For that, you need to analyse the data to gain insights, and as you are probably aware, there are multiple ways […]