David Weldon

New study reveals large gap between consumer expectations and how organizations act on them.

The sector will see only a 0.3 percent growth rate this year, as more companies lease server power from Amazon, Google or Microsoft.

More than one third of firms were attacked at least five times in past 12 months, says security expert Nat Kausik.

Public datacenters to do the majority of spending in 2017, according to new study.

Organizations continue to pour money into analytics efforts with spending to increase by 10% annually through 2020.

Analytics, cloud computing and security are among top skills employers seek.

Many organizations struggle to turn data into insights into action. AI enables that process in a cycle that optimizes continuously, says Forrester senior analyst Brandon Purcell.

If artificial intelligence efforts are to succeed they need to focus on solving real consumer needs, says Forrester analyst Jennifer Wise.

Most say they are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence, despite being exposed to the technology more than they realize.

As the number of firms implementing big data projects grows, many cite a number of significant challenges.

The inability to easily access, refine and collaborate on information continues to be a large roadblock for many analytics projects, says Zaloni exec.

Data visualization, dashboards, data integration and data quality are among the features cited as most critical by firms.

Machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing are among the technologies that will help drive organizational success.

Virtually every organization will be affected, putting new pressure on creation, collection, utilization and management.

The typical organization today is drowning in data, and IT and business leaders need immediate insights to drive innovation, says Zoomdata executive.

Most firms are more ready than they realize to implement the technology, and they fail to see the countless opportunities at hand.

Over the next 12 months, nearly 80 percent of organizations plan to increase their investments for data processing in the cloud, a new study reveals.

The rapidly evolving business intelligence and analytics market is being influenced by seven dynamic trends, according to Gartner Group.

Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and data security are among top technology trends in CompTIA’s new forecast report.

Organizations will use ‘time series forecasting’ to predict, control and change future events and outcomes.