Is the Rise of the Data Generalist the Next Step in the Evolution of Data Strategy? 12/19/2023
Specialized software can be a double-edged sword when it comes to data management. It’s great to have exactly the right tool for the job, but without the right oversight, teams find themselves drowning in a sea of platforms while companies pay for redundant features. Tarush Aggarwal , CEO of 5X , invites leaders to embrace integration instead of fragmentation.?
He explains that:?
?- Having the right tools can empower a small data team to handle various tasks and analyze data holistically?
- Platforms like 5X are revolutionizing the industry with their end-to-end capabilities that enable seamless data infrastructure management?
- Consolidating your data management tools and systems enables actionable insights while avoiding redundancy and integration headaches?
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Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Why You Need It?
Implementing a large-scale technology solution is a formidable challenge for just about any organization. It involves multiple stakeholders, departments, vendors, and end users, and getting them all on the same page can be complicated and time-consuming. It’s a large effort, but lack of alignment can lead to the entire project not achieving its intended purpose or value. When there’s a lot on the line and your project can’t afford to fail, independent verification and validation (IV&V) helps keep you on track. Working with an experienced, versatile IV&V partner who understands the challenges you’re facing is one of the best ways to mitigate project risk while maximizing your chance of success.?
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Indiana Arts Commission Partners with Resultant to Build a Methodology for Improved Grantmaking?
To fulfill its vision of “the arts everywhere, every day, for everyone in Indiana,” the state government agency the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) provides funding to arts organizations throughout the state, with a focus on equitable access to the arts for all.?To continue to realize that vision more effectively, the IAC collaborated with Resultant to build a grant distribution methodology that enables the organization to determine award recipients and award levels fairly, according to a public panel review process. The model would need to be flexible and provide options for evaluating different fund allocation strategies based on award tier, score, or multiplier.?
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Forever Cheese Foregoes Dusty Servers for a Cloud-based Environment?
Growth is a good problem to have, but it does typically also mean details are left unaddressed as a steady stream of new issues demands attention. For Forever Cheese , an importer of artisan foods from the Mediterranean, keeping up with demand understandably took precedence over IT modernization. A 2021 leadership transition created an opportunity for catching up to the growth, and Forever Cheese partnered with Resultant to make it happen.?
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