The process of implementing a data analytics solution into an organization can be time-consuming and costly. Once an analytics platform is in place, employees must learn to use the technology. However, it seems the largest stumbling block in the data integration process is not so easily defined. A surprising development arose from the 2019 Big Data and AI Executive Survey conducted by NewVantage Partners. While many organizations are increasing their investments in analytics, there are many stumbling blocks. And the biggest challenge to analytics success: people.More
The Two Sides of the Artificial Intelligence Coin
“Whether one believes the doom-and-gloom of Andrew Yang or the even-headed positivity of the McKinsey Institute, it is clear that AI will have a massive impact on the business and labor markets in the coming decades. ” Find out more about the two sides of AI from DI’s Teddy Craven – it will become a hot political issue in the next US election.More
The Future of AI in B2B Distribution
The B2B distribution industry was not prepared for the entrance of “Amazon Business” in 2015. The industry has been disrupted by Silicon Valley because it was not technologically equipped and cannot keep up with the heavy automation and artificial intelligence of Amazon.More
Artificial Intelligence and the Race Against Amazon.com
In 2018, Amazon’s dominance in the e-commerce market hit a new milestone. The online retail giant captured 50% of US retail e-commerce with $252 billion in sales. This is certainly a high-water mark for Amazon, but rivals are not standing idly by. Firms in the retail sector are working hard to harness data and digitize their distribution platform to chip away at Amazon’s enormous lead.More