Finding the Face of Your Data
Bottom line Information as an asset is moving to the forefront of the business agenda. From basic analytics to sophisticated visualization. From taking advantage of big data to pattern discovery and sense-making. Despite many advances, we remain a long way from completely automated discovery and contextual analysis. Machines are very good at finding patterns, but we should still have human analysts – augmented by visualization tools – to determine real meaning and value. In Finding the Face of Your Data, we are building on the foundational elements of previous cycles and trends, while recognizing the importance of balancing people, data, and computing power to discover questions that previously couldn’t be answered – or even asked. The goal remains the same: data-driven decision making, with higher speed-to-value.
Authors Vikram Mahidhar Director, Deloitte LLP vmahidhar@deloitte.com Vikram Mahidhar is a Director in Deloitte LLP’s innovation group, which focuses on the development of next generation business intelligence products and services comprising big data, semantic intelligence, analytics, and mobile.
David Steier Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP dsteier@deloitte.com David Steier leads the Deloitte Analytics Solutions Group. Using advanced analytic and visualization techniques, David’s team of specialists help clients across a variety of industries to solve complex technical problems.
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