I just finished presenting at the TDWI “Cool BI” Forum in Chicago this week.  I had an interesting conversation after my presentation about identifying where to look for big data opportunities within one’s organization.  I’m a big advocate of starting with the annual report, and I’ll use this blog to discuss 1) where to look in the

InFocus Weekly Roundup May 11, 2012 “Stump the Bloggers” with your questions on Capitalizing on Cloud Services and Transitioning to ITaaS.  Post your questions for InFocus bloggers here – and they will be answered live from EMC World May 21 (simulcast on the EMC Community Network). This week, Wayne Pauley, Choong Keng Leung, and JP Morgenthal

Financial Planning is a growing need, especially for today’s retiring or retired baby boomers that require planning to sustain their lifestyle and for the Gen X/Y generations who are facing high education costs and less certain retirement prospects.  Planning tools are playing an increasing role in attracting and retaining these clients.  The right tools convey

InFocus Roundup May 4, 2012: “One Size Doesn’t Fit All…”  says Kevin Scanlon, with regards to customer Strategy.  “True return on a social media program is best seen in the cost savings.”    This week we welcome Dave Bagatelle from the Asset and Wealth Management division of EMC Consulting to the InFocus Community. Dave covers

The graphic below are two examples of the same information presented with small aesthetic changes.  For financial advisors, these small differences can both impact customer experience and how their institution is perceived and how it can impact customer experience. Small changes in charts, make a big difference Reports, like clothes, have a time and a place when they are