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To Make Better Decisions, Combine Datasets

Harvard Business Review

Using analytics, the city found a non-obvious systemic relationship—one where the dots may never have been connected otherwise—with costly unintended consequences: In fiscal year 2010, the budget allocated to the Parks and Recreation department for tree pruning was sharply reduced. Decision making Information & technology Strategy'

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Should Higher Education Be Free?

Harvard Business Review

A new business model will only emerge through continuous discovery and experimentation and will be defined by market demands, start-ups, a Silicon Valley mindset, and young technology experts. There is a significant opportunity to help reduce the lecture portion of expenses using technology innovations. Are all of these great teachers?

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Data Can Open College Doors for Disadvantaged Kids

Harvard Business Review

A revolution in information technology has transformed businesses around the globe over the past two decades. More recently, companies have discovered that technology-enabled data is an underappreciated but highly valuable asset. And innovative technology soon will extend its reach without increasing its size.