'Data Science As A Service' Is Almost Here, Making It Even More Important To Understand Data

The data-driven organization, as it comes about, will most likely to be led or guided by Batman, not Superman. That's because few people really have super-human powers, but do have access to the tools and technologies to help make things happen -- just as Batman did. At the same time, technology is but one leg of the stool -- driving change to become a digital, data-driven enterprise requires a healthy mix of technology, tenaciousness, and training. Data science illuminates new worlds for decision-makers. Those are some of the takeaways from a recent panel discussion I had the opportunity to join, hosted by The Cube's Dave Vallante and John Walls.