For as long as humanity has conducted business, we’ve used data to make better decisions. Farmers observed which crops flourished in which seasons and planted accordingly. Vendors saw which products ...

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I rely on data for clarity and risk transparency, but instinct shapes how I interpret it. My approach combines analytical ...

Here's an interesting fact: companies that rely on data to make their decisions are more likely to achieve better results.

Most people regard bank runs as a thing of the Depression-era past, but in 2023, several U.S. financial institutions failed when they experienced unexpected runs on deposits. Taking notice, leaders at ...

In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges. The infusion of data analytics and the rise of generative artificial ...

Fewer than half of business leaders say their data strategies -- how data is collected, managed, stored, and accessed -- are completely aligned with their business priorities. That's according to a ...

During a six-month grid upgrade, machine intelligence might identify that switching from two 500kW generators to one 1MW unit improves fuel efficiency and reduces in-use emissions. Or it could detect ...

As the healthcare industry puts more value on evidence-based care, data is becoming more and more important for hospitals for improving care. Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., uses data to ...

The 2026 housing market will be defined by interest rate scenarios and AI advancements according to Joseph Panebianco. AI Summary In this Q&A, Panebianco shares his take on leveraging data, the 2026 ...

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 ...