Why data is so important, 10 experts tell us. The Irish Tech News September Data digest

By @SimonCocking

Going through our September interviews we began to see a common thread emerging. Lots of interesting, intelligent, influential people talking about data, it’s value, and how to get the most out of it. For all of those who missed it first time around here is our September Data Digest! (In chronological order as always).

Stephen Few discusses the value of data visualisation 

James Sugrue on the importance how you present your data 

David White, don’t be left behind in the data arms race

Constantin Gurdgiev beyond rationality, there is always a higher order of uncertainty 

John Kellegher have the right data for your analytics solution

Kieran Towey never assume what data looks like

Barry Dillon assume data has lots of noise

Tanya Grimson growth hacking the fashion industry

Brian MacNamee give people more access to their own data

Cronan MacNamara emerging trends in data analytics