In our last post we started reviewing 20 analytics predictions being peddled by the major analytics futurists and analytics sites. Why? Because while overly optimistic futurist authors rarely get it right, their predictions do point out two things. What should be done — and isn’t getting done — and where the space needs to go. […]
You heard me! Your code is ugly! Butt Ugly! And if it’s not, then your UI is ugly. And if it’s not, then your functionality is ugly. But trust me. Something is ugly … and uglier than that horrendously ugly sweater you are wearing with pride this holiday season. So just accept it — and […]
Three years ago we reminded you of one of Mark Twain’s most insightful sayings: Whenever you find yourself on the side of majority, it is time to pause and reflect. The majority is still happy with the status quo. Still accepting the word of Gartner as Gospel. And accepting the word of vendors that they […]
Today’s guest post is from the spend master himself, Eric Strovink of Spe\ndata. A oft-repeated benefit of data warehouses in general, and spend analysis systems specifically, is the promise of “a single version of truth.” The argument goes like this: in order to take action on any savings initiative, company stakeholders must first agree on […]
And here’s a key excerpt from the ex-Gartner analyst as to why and the importance Solution Map (co-designed by the doctor) plays in solution section (and key insights into why Magnus joined Spend Matters): Q: How do procurement departments go about doing a tech selection and deciding which vendor among so many to spend their […]