What is ‘vendor lock-in’ and how can you avoid it?
What does ‘vendor lock-in’ mean? Vendor lock-in refers to a situation where the cost of switching to a different vendor is so high that the customer is essentially stuck with the original vendor. Because of financial pressures, an insufficient workforce, or the need to avoid…
Become an Analytics Engineer in 90 Days
Become an Analytics Engineer in 90 Days The tale of a Data Analyst who evolves into an Analytics Engineer and resources so you can use to be like her. Tuan Nguyen2 days ago·6 min read Analytics Engineer is a new position coined (and made possible) by dbt….
Bootstrap a modern data stack in 5 minutes with terraform
Bootstrap a modern data stack in 5 minutes with terraform Setup Airbyte, BigQuery, dbt, Metabase, and everything else you need to run a Modern Data Stack using Terraform. Written by Tuan Nguyen What is a Modern Data Stack A Modern Data Stack (MDS) is a…
How to get the most from a managed IT services provider
How to get the most from a managed IT services provider As the managed services provider market matures, CIOs should resist the urge to go with the lowest-cost provider in favor of partners that understand your business and can help you achieve strategic goals. Leaning…
Empower your Employees
Brian Solis, a leading thinker, defines digital transformation as: “The realignment of or investment in new technology, business models, and processes to drive value for customers and employees and more effectively compete in an ever-changing digital economy” If your employees are empowered, they feel happy,…