People before patterns

Demographic segmentation is useful. But it has its limitations. How can we go beyond its aggregated patterns and neat categorisations? Cezanne Joynt, client services manager at Achievement Awards Group, explores the question By using data to get really personal. By...

Digital sovereignty key to data control, security, independence

Working with data can be a blessing and a curse. While it is the definitive factor that empowers digital transformation efforts, aids decision-making and stores an organisation’s most valuable and confidential assets, dealing with data is often a business’ greatest...

Shed the constraints of the monthly close

Despite being separated by almost 600 years, modern-day accountants still share a common practice with Luca Pacioli. Like the father of accounting, today’s finance teams continue to work within the confines of the monthly close, a process that can still take up to 15...

Whose job is it to ensure data is fit for purpose?

Data complexity and the business demand for data is growing in volume, variety and complexity. “Businesses want quicker, more data-driven outcomes, but achieving that involves challenges in data management and transformation. While IT provides the systems, it is the...
Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Quick fixes versus long-term gains

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be...

Database sharding: A modern solution for managing massive data

Let’s take a moment to break down the age-old question — how to manage and scale their databases efficiently. With data volumes expanding traditional databases are struggling to keep up, often leading to slower performance and higher costs. By Reven Singh, technical...