In this week’s programme we look at how businesses are coming to terms with the growing volumes of data they have to collect and keep. And we look at how technology is helping firms to translate those data into new, more accurate predictions and insights.

We speak to big data users at Ernst & Young and the Technical University of Denmark, and industry analysts Freeform Dynamics. 

Presented and produced by Stephen Pritchard 
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Are companies drowing in a sea of data?

Information technology provides the infrastructure backbone for companies today. The Connected Business series of podcasts from the Financial Times examines how business leaders can use IT to improve performance and exploit new opportunities for growth. Presented by Stephen Pritchard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In the podcast:We look at some of the key developments in technology over the last few years, from consumerisation and the cloud to cybersecurity and the skills gap.And we preview some of the key trends for the rest of this decade.With guests Peter Cochrane and PA Consulting's David Elton, and Connected Business contributor Stephen Pritchard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The outlook for IT: consumerisation, data, safety and skills

In this week’s podcast: The consumerisation of IT is one of the greatest challenges facing the enterprise. It is changing the way we work, the role of the IT department, and the role of the CIO. The Connected Business is joined by John Delaney, associate vice president at industry analysts IDC, John McKeown, chief information officer for EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, the property firm, Simon Body, Senior Enterprise Architect, at Astra Zeneca, the pharmaceutical company, and John Griffiths of PA Consulting Group. How are businesses dealing with consumerisation, and how do they move from a defensive approach to one that turns the trend into competitive advantage?Presented and produced by Stephen Pritchard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The gadgets taking over the enterprise

In this week's podcast: Could geo-spatial information be the next dimension for big data? Knowing where something, or someone, is is growing in value to retailers, engineers, governments, and the military.We speak to GIS specialists Dan Monk, technical architect at Atkins, the consulting engineers, Andrew Corcoran, of the energy and environmental consulting company West Coast Group, WO2 Giles, of the UK's Ministry of Defence, and Euan Cameron, CTO for the applications at GIS vendor Esri, on the increasing importance of location information.Presented and produced by Stephen Pritchard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Location, location, location?

In this week's podcast: Can HR technology do more than just cut out the administration for personnel departments? With firms facing a "war for talent" they are turning to IT, and analytics, to find and keep the right people. KPMG's practice lead for talent management, Ruth Svensson, CEB's chief science and analytics officer  Eugene Burke, and  James Collinge, director of HR and training at Holman Fenwick Willan, explain how. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology to solve human challenges

In this week's podcast:IT outsourcing is usually associated with cost savings, but achieving real cost savings remains hard.At the same time, businesses are looking for more innovation from their suppliers, and more control over their technology.Our guests this week —  Hansjoerg Siber, vice president for BPO at Cap Gemini, Ovum's Thomas Reuner and PA Consulting Group's Mike Henley debate where IT sourcing is heading.Presented and produced by Stephen Pritchard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are companies drowing in a sea of data?

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