Top Ten Business Innovation Posts of the Week [September 10, 2012]

On Business Innovation site, we are determined to deliver the top blogs, news and featured content on business innovation for professionals looking to grow and gain a competitive advantage. We cover hot topics and thought leadership on mobile applicationscloud computingbig datareal-time analytics and the top challenges facing executives and leaders in sales & marketingfinancehuman resources and much, much more.

Each week, we will curate and publish the top 10 posts of the week on business innovation from across our content categories. We hope you find these articles valuable, informative, and interesting. Enjoy!

 

Top 6 Tips for Big Data Visualization

By Jen Cohen, @jenz036

As companies are leaning on the convergence of Big Data and Business Intelligence (BI) to make more informed and cost-effective decisions, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure data is presented in an effective and efficient way – enter the rise of data visualization. Data visualization makes it easy to showcase data, but requires planning and proper execution. Read these 6 tips to discover how you can effectively use this pretty technology.

 

Will Prosumer Tablets Beat The iPad In The Enterprise?

By Eric Lai, @ericylai

Consumer appeal has been the most important factor in the business tablet war to date. And according to Eric Lai, that’s why the iPad was typically the front runner. However, the wave of tablets has started a shift in who is bringing what to use at work. This post brings light to some of the new, and old, tablets that are either staying with the times, or quickly departing the arena.

 

How In-Memory Computing Could Transform Airlines: First, the Cockpit

By Christopher Koch, @Ckochster

Similar to many industries, airlines are in a position to gain strides with big data and in-memory computing. For example, a crew used to bring a 40 pound case of documentation known as the flight bag, carrying unstructured data like handwritten notes, charts, manuals and weather maps. Now, captains use iPads. These tablets, paired with an enterprise system may be the defining advancement for flights.

 

Top Five LinkedIn Groups for Analytics

By Jen Cohen

LinkedIn is a professional’s greatest resource – from connecting with potential employers to engaging in discussions. Check out the top 5 Analytics groups on LinkedIn in the post, provided is a brief overview of the description, members, group stats, and demographics.

 

Here And Now: The New Era of Real-Time Distributed Data Management

By Irfan Khan

Ever wonder what happens to your phone when traveling from one country to the next? How does it always work no matter where you are? Irfan Khan provides the answers to your questions in this post.

 

Who Will Win in the Battle for the Connected Car?

By Eric Lai

Although we may be a long way away off from flying our cars like the Jetson’s, but car companies are more eager to create apps for their new vehicles. Read how some mobile companies are working with technology to add apps to your car.

 

7 Everyday Ways To Inspire Your Employees

By Daniel Newman, @danielnewmanUV

“The happiest customers are often a byproduct of working with the happiest employees.” If you’re looking for way to inspire your employees, Daniel Newman’s post covers 7 great ways to meet the goal.

 

26 A-to-Z Traits of a Leader I’d Want To Follow

By Daniel Newman

There’s no such thing as perfect, but Daniel Newman shares 26 traits a great leader should have. There’s even one for x, y, and z!

 

How SME’s Can Benefit from Cloud and the 80/20 Rule

By Lindsey Nelson, @LindseyNNelson

SME’s are the bulls of the market, moving quicker than larger enterprises, inspiring innovation, and are often the real job creators. However, if they don’t follow the Pareto Principle, or have the right platform to collaborate, they can be doomed.

 

Emerging Markets Are More Cloud-Savvy

By SAP Guest: Sebastian Nikoloff

Fact: Emerging markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, or Argentina use cloud services much more extensively than countries in established markets, such as Germany. Interested? Check out some more key findings from the BSA survey recently released.