2017 will prove to be a year that Big Data analysis trends will be at the forefront of collective global interest. With businesses in every industry utilizing data and analysis across departments for the advancement and alignment of business strategi
An accurate valuation of social media websites like Facebook is always a challenge — especially since the "best days" for social media companies are often in a future that is difficult to forecast. Revenues for Facebook depend on successful monetiz
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act (aka "Dodd-Frank") — named after Senator Chris Dodd and Representative Barney Frank — was signed into effect by President Barack Obama slightly more than five years ago (July 2010). It was designed to provide
The importance of paying attention to investment potential without losing sight of risks is currently epitomized by the oil and gas industry. The need for investors to scrutinize both risks and rewards is always a delicate balancing act — this is r
Six Ongoing Challenges Digital technology has given businesses the power to overcome barriers previously viewed as insurmountable. However, impressive technological progress is often accompanied by new and severe challenges. This dilemma is
In an ultra-competitive business world, shortages of any kind are often used as proxies of how important a service, skill or commodity is in "real life" situations. A recent study by Gartner revealed the likelihood of a talent shortage involving data
Regardless of how small or large your company is, there are many valuable lessons to be learned from how companies in the "Big 5 Industries" are handling the
With information systems playing a bigger role in most businesses, it is worthwhile to take a step bac
Business professionals and individual investors are constantly searching for a successful approach to long-term investing. The stakes are especially high for families because a future college education or retirement often depends on a positive outcom
The concepts of cost-effectiveness and research are frequently intertwined because of the growing importance of both disciplines. The value of research has expanded to cover areas as diverse as investment analysis, business studies and pharmaceutical
