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How Big Data May Have Helped Amazon Decide to Buy Whole Foods
Amazon’s $13.7 billion deal with Whole Foods seemed to come out of nowhere – or did it? Why would a huge, online retailer buy a brick and mortar grocery store? […]
Salesforce Customization: When to DIY and When to Hire a Pro
We love Salesforce. Beyond its business intelligence and sales capabilities, one of Salesforce’s biggest strengths is how much you can customize it to be what you need it to be. […]
Solution to a Common Complaint: CRM and ERP System Compatibility
Copyright: stnazkul / 123RF Stock Photo One of the most common complaints we hear at RTS Labs from our clients (maybe you’ve had this issue yourself?) is that their business […]
5 Important Stories Your Data Can Tell You about Your Business
Your data is trying to tell you something about your business. Are you listening? Implementing a business intelligence solution is the first step towards more nimble, data-driven decision making. But […]
Is Your Website a Sitting Duck for Hackers? Cybersecurity Best Practices
If your website gets hacked, the hackers behind the scenes can wreak all kinds of havoc on your website, your database, and even your company’s reputation in ways you may […]
8 Best Practices for Collecting Data Responsibly
Your physician collects personal information about you on a regular basis, from the time you make your first appointment (and fill out all those forms) to each visit you have […]
4 Ways to Use APIs for Business Relations and Growth
Most of us have heard the term API in relation to our favorite social media platforms. Remember when it was a big deal that Instagram opened up their API? That […]
Get the Most Bang for Your Buck from a Business Intelligence Solution
“Business intelligence” (or BI for short) is the buzz phrase to watch for. Entrepreneurs, C-suite execs, they all say, “Get me a BI solution!” They invest money, time, and manpower […]
The 1 Solution that Business Intelligence Software Doesn’t Offer
Business intelligence can open a world of insight and opportunity for your organization. It gives you access to the big data that can help you make better decisions, pinpoint problems, […]
Making Data Usable: 5 Reasons You Need a Data Warehouse
Do you remember card catalogs at the library? And do you remember what it was like before card catalogs were digitized and stored in computer databases? The thrill of the […]
6 ways Tableau can transform the way you do business
It’s almost like we just can’t help ourselves. As the world we live in becomes increasingly digital, with everything from smartphones to smart refrigerators, it seems like there’s not much […]
6 Tips for Building a Website that Captures Leads and Converts Prospects
Remember the days when all you needed on your website was the most basic description of your business, your phone number, and your address? (And for those readers who don’t […]