This blog will serve as a brief tutorial for all of you Type B’s out there. Continue reading to learn why you need to push outside of your comfort zone to embrace data. Learn how you can embrace your data-driven government organization, despite your personality type.
So far, this blog series has covered everything from “big data” and where to find data, to why data is important. Today’s topic will delve into using data to proactively grow your business (although the same steps will likely be taken if you are using data to react to a workplace problem, as well).
Data plays an instrumental role in solving the problems of a company. Sometimes, companies may not even know there is a “problem”. Everything is running smoothly, business is status quo, and the books are in the green.
Whether you’re looking to attract new customers, retain your existing customers, or sell more product, data collection is an effective way to boost your business. Here are the 14 sources of business data that are easily accessible and ready for the taking.
This blog series will explore the use of data in a variety of businesses and organization, provide tips for embracing data even if you are not a “numbers person,” explain how to increase your profit margins using data, explain how to capture data, and more.
Looking for ways to keep your computer, your information, and your family continuously safe? Here’s the last 6 tips on how to do just that! To read Part 1 of this series, click here. 7. Don’t Plug That In Never plug anything into your computer that you don’t know where it came from. It …
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Written by Alex Myers In 2016, approximately 689 million people in 21 countries experienced cybercrime of some capacity, which was a 10% increase from 2015. Today’s modern society keeps us constantly connected to our devices, making it increasingly more complicated to protect our data and secure our information. Although National Computer Security day has recently passed, it …
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A study reported in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology showed that body cameras may cut in half the use of force by police and reduce civilian complaints by 90%. Body-worn cameras are gaining in popularity for Police Officers in the approximately 18,000 agencies around the country. The U.S. Justice Department announced a plan to help …
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Consumer-styled devices—like smartphones and tablets—have blurred the lines between personal and professional lives. We’re so connected with these mobile devices that we take them everywhere, and using them for work purposes has become a natural extension. Many corporations accepted the use of employee-owned devices, and even gave the practice a name: Bring Your Own Device …
For the consumer, the Internet of Things (IoT) means you can remotely turn down your thermostat, refill your prescription, and make sure your dog isn’t stirring up mischief at home—all from your phone, while sitting in a meeting, and no one there knows what you’re doing. (Hint: They’re doing pretty much the same thing.) Sociologist …