While AI propels us into the future with its state-of-the-art technologies, there are several means in which it still binds us to outdated beliefs. AI technology today is a highly male-dominated space, with female robots being modelled to fit feminine stereotypes. An example of the above would be “empathetic machines”, which are dialogue systems that […]

Data strategy, unlike most other technological initiatives, can have a mammoth impact on business performance in the long haul. In this manner, it is vastly different from other technological systems that business users need to be familiarized with. Implementation of data technology requires an approach whereby solving a problem depends on reframing the business procedure […]

In today’s digitally transformative society, companies witness data production at an exponential rate. Additionally, a multitude of tools in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud-computing platforms enable us to leverage these enormous amounts of data. This ‘analytics revolution’, however, demands a lot more than access to data and technology. For a company to truly reap […]

In our previous blog, we discussed how businesses should embrace Data Storytelling as a regular practice. The necessary aspects of a Data Story may be appropriate insights, narration and visuals. However, to create a story that uses data to strike a chord with the intended audience goes beyond just its anatomy. Data Storytelling is a […]

Everybody loves a good story. Be it cave paintings, oral folklore, epics, novels or movies – stories have always been intrinsic to human experience. In conveying novel ideas and inspiring people to take action, narratives have always been used to educate and engage the mind. Studies show that effective storytelling connects to parts of the […]

The game is too fluid, they said. The movement is too chaotic, they said. There are simply too many moving parts in football to apply data in a way which provides value. Twenty years ago, this was the consensus among pundits, players, and managers alike. However, technological advancements have crushed this outdated belief. With analytics […]

As the data footprint rapidly develops in the Financial Services Industry, financial institutions are facing immense competition from cloud-based virtual banks that have appeared. Owing to this, customers expect institutions to deliver smooth, technologically forward services across all channels. According to Qualtrics, 70% of customers who left their financial institutions cited that the services didn’t […]

Imagine working in a restaurant where the head chef speaks Italian, the managers converse in French, the waiters understand only Portuguese, and none of the staff members knows a common second language. Besides there being an obvious communication gap, there would be an absence of strategic thinking and effectual managerial systems, culminating in a poor […]

In our previous blogpost, we discussed the importance of fostering an impactful data culture in optimizing a company’s overall performance. While data is undoubtedly instrumental in sharpening key decisions and producing impressive results, it comes with its own specific challenges. A study conducted on Big Data and AI Strategy by New Vantage Partners showed that […]