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Get the data basics right

[…] is least to D the most mature, respondents were asked to rate the maturity of their organisation. “More attention is being paid to the people, process and technology behind data.” The graph shows a spike in category B in 2016, but in 2017 there seemed to be a much more even distribution. I wondered […]

John Akred: Data scientist in search of the right question

[…] would have called myself – and asked for a raise!” Having decided to take a Masters in Computer Science, specialisting in distributed systems, he moved into the technology industry as a sales engineer and solutions consultant for SPSS. He explained: “I was helping customers to use the software to do advanced analytics and data […]

The Age of Consent

[…] have detrimental results for individuals, companies and the economy.” Part of the solution lies in providing greater control to consumers and a “negotiated concept that changes with technology and culture”. That is appealing to policy makers and regulators, but harder for commercial organisations to implement since they have to build processes and assumptions that […]
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Guide Dogs for the Blind: Side-by-side with digital and data

[…] as reaching more people than ever before. DIQ: How is this vision being translated into a business strategy, specifically in terms of digital services and the enabling technology they require? GMG: The use of digital services is a cornerstone of our “By my side” strategy, which aims to increase the number of people we […]
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Howzat? The data behind sport

[…] advancements such as sensors in cricket bats means that an exponential growth of new types of data collection is likely. There are ongoing tests to introduce ball-tracking technology to mobile phones giving a wider population – particularly smaller budget teams – access to intricate data-collecting technology, biomechanics and video analysis thanks to Machine Learning […]
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UK data industry diversity and inclusion progress has lost momentum

[…] fall in female data professionals was not an ongoing downward trend. Despite this general uptick in numbers, there was a continued decrease in specific sectors (data and technology, data science and digital analytics) which recorded fewer female professionals than last year. The decreasing numbers across the last 12 months were most prominent for digital […]
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CDO Challenges – Shadow IT

[…] the question of why staff members would bother to create a system outside of the organisational structure to get certain tasks completed. Shadow IT is unique with technology insofar as it is largely unintentional and comes about without any ill intent as opposed to malware or ransomware attacks, but it can still be hugely damaging. […]
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OS Select+Build – Data to order

[…] to our customers, but that’s not what they wanted,” said Paulley. “They want flexibility.” This has caused some technical challenges along the way, but the evolution of technology in recent years has allowed the customer needs to be fully addressed and catered for. The pre-designed products are still available for customers that require those […]
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Clarity is the key to successful data strategies

What it needs Very simply, a data strategy must have a clear mission that aligns with: The business strategy. The technology strategy. A digital transformation agenda (if one exists). This mission must be aligned to answer the fundamental question of how customer, employee and supplier data will be used and for what purpose, which […]
Will Hutchinson

Will Hutchinson, Head of Data, Global

[…] Recently, I’ve been building the core data team at Global; a company transitioning into an ad-tech powerhouse. In 2019, we reshaped the team, its focus and the technology stack as we deliver against ambitious 2020 plans. What is the proudest achievement of your career to date? At MailOnline, we searched extensively for tools […]
Viktor Kazinec

Viktor Kazinec, Head of Analytics, Close Brothers

[…] I hope there is an increased focus on how the algorithms are built and used, not just on building the most complex models. Data and technology are changing business, the economy and society – what do you see as the biggest opportunity emerging from this? Better understanding of the world around us […]
Tim Lum

Tim Lum, Head of Data Insights, Virgin Atlantic Airways

[…] is needed to extract value out of it. Moreover, as more and more companies are trying to build out data teams, the dearth of expertise in new technology versus established ways of working will become more pronounced, add huge pressure on the talent acquisition market, and widen the chasm between businesses able to cash […]