Even though Hadoop is still a relatively new technology compared to established data warehouse products, it has found a way into many companies in recent years, where it plays an irreplaceable role in the processing and analysis of massive volumes of data. Apache Hadoop is…
Some time ago we organized a workshop for one of our customers as an introduction to a less popular field called BI governance. It can be loosely defined as a system of internal processes for the operation and continuous development of data warehouses, such…
Financial accounting is an information system. This was true already many years (maybe centuries) before we came up with the term information system and started using it in connection with computer technology. Information because it processes data and gives its users useful information—for example, about…
In the last five years of providing data science as a service to Europe’s largest banks, we have faced plenty of cases where banks were unprepared to work with their data. Unfortunately, this problem arises not only at…
This was the first year that Prague made the list of cities to host Microsoft Ignite The Tour. So, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to hear the latest news that Microsoft has for us. From the number and variety of attendees at the Prague Congress…
Are you working in the domains of data management and data analytics? Here are some strategical steps that you should include in your vision for 2020 and beyond: Make Machine Learning explainable Yes, we get it. Machine learning algorithms, neural networks,…
Up until just a few years ago, personal data protection was grossly undervalued. If a person was a bit protective of his data and wanted to do something like see the general terms and conditions with rules for personal data processing before signing a contract,…
Since Big Data technologies are becoming a common part of corporate infrastructures, IT departments are dealing with challenges concerning a successful adoption. However, the focus is frequently turning away from its essential purpose – responding to business needs effectively. This article offers an alternative…
Have you flown anywhere in the last 15 years? If so, did you use the services of Prague’s largest airport? If you answered yes to both questions, that means you: Survived the flight Most probably used data from systems supplied and operated by Profinit Profinit…
by Petr Hájek, Information Management Professional This picture was randomly taken at a small local Asian marketplace. It literally (and I think unintentionally) offers a single item for the price of 3 items. This is funny when you are buying…
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