IT Hire Wire

Generally, there are two schools of thought regarding the use of technology in a business.  The former seeks to use IT resources as a competitive advantage, while the latter views IT as a necessary expense and a cost-center to be minimized.  Since one of the most effective ways to ensure that you waste your money is to pay for something, and then think of reasons not to use it, the leadership of modern companies would be well advised to make the most of what they’ve got.

For example, consider how much data is sitting in databases around the world right now.  What are you doing with yours?

As an example, look at the technology offered by Endeca Technologies in Cambridge MA.  Endeca is a cutting edge provider of innovative search for Enterprise, bridging the gap between database queries for basic information (such as number of sales in a given month) and Business Intelligence functionality (How can we improve sales?) by giving decision-makers the ability to view their own data in new and innovative ways, using Guided Summarization.

With options like this available the choice is less about what you spend on your IT, than it is about what your lack of utilization is costing you.

Related Posts

1. Business Analysis – Paralysis
2. Healthcare IT is Set to Take a Leap Forward
3. Bob Brennan, Iron Mountain CEO, at Harvard Business School