Summary: In this week’s article roundup, we learn where cloud computing is headed in the coming year, a few common myths that could keep you from taking advantage of BI’s potential, and more.


4 cloud computing predictions for 2015
Cloud technology has matured over the past year, and will do so even more in 2015. In the coming year, we’ll shift away from explaining the basics and debating cost benefits. Learn where the cloud is headed, and how you can take advantage of it in 2015.

6 persistent enterprise BI myths
Many businesses still don’t quite understand BI. They have a general idea, but the concept remains clouded in misconceptions. These misconceptions keep many businesses from adopting BI, or from taking full advantage of its potential.

Best practices for infusing your business with a mobile-first mentality
Customers now have constant access to information. According to Nielsen, 91% of people have their mobile devices within arm’s reach 24/7. What does this mean? Businesses need to incorporate a mobile strategy to remain competitive.

A Hadoop primer: What it is and how it’s used
With data production accelerating to unprecedented rates, many organizations have turned to Hadoop as an inexpensive way to store and process that data. Hadoop’s ability to store, process, and analyze large data sets in a cost-effective manner has made it the de facto architecture for today’s big data environments. Learn more about Hadoop, and what it means for big data.