When San Francisco launched its first open data portal more than a decade ago, it marked itself as a leader in the space. That portal even came with an executive order promoting open data from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to drive more value with data and analytics. Decisions are the lifeblood of business. From the c-suite to ...

In an era where artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping every aspect of our lives, education stands at a pivotal crossroads. With increasing access to data and powerful analytic ...

We’re operating in a new world. If you’re a business owner or leader, keeping your business agile—no matter the state of the economy—requires you to anticipate problems and take action in real time.

Critically, community data requires the systematic collection, interpretation, and use of information that is produced on community terms. It provides contextual information about human experiences ...

In the age of big data, businesses are faced with an overwhelming amount of information to process and analyze. To stay ahead of the competition, leaders must leverage data and analytics to make ...

Every CEO faces moments where the decision carries significant strategic impact. High-stakes decisions require clarity of ...

William & Mary Business Services & Organizational Excellence (BSOE) has teamed up with W&M Information Technology to find a way to use data-collection software to understand how our community uses ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Dan McKone It’s become an ...

The Army’s investment in technical capabilities in collecting, storing, and disseminating data has dramatically increased. Advancements in the volume (size and scope), velocity (speed of data ...

From cashflow forecasting to competitor analysis, data has become the lifeblood of corporate decision making. By sourcing ...

Utilizing market research to inform decision-making begins with clearly identifying the objective: What specific goal am I looking to achieve? The scope and nature of the decision to be made will ...