Discover how to effectively utilize data for strategic decisions in business, as Christoph Pacher discusses critical insights with Sören Salliger, emphasizing the importance of relevant data combination.
A new podcast episode of State of Process Automation was published on Mar 09, 2025 with the original title:
Make or Buy: Utilizing Data Effectively
Overview:
Companies are accumulating vast amounts of data without effectively utilizing it for decision-making. The focus should not be on data quantity, but on understanding which data matters and how to combine internal and external resources for insightful analysis.
Core content:
- Many businesses struggle to leverage the data they collect, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
- Data overload can create “data graveyards” filled with unused information and increased complexity.
- The most valuable insights often arise from the integration of both internal and external data sources.
- Companies need to shift focus from merely collecting data to identifying what is truly relevant for their strategic goals.
- The latest podcast discusses these challenges with expert Sören Salliger from Datenservice+.
Learnings:
- Understand the importance of data relevance over quantity in business decision-making.
- Gain insights into how to effectively combine different data sources to derive meaningful conclusions.
- Learn about the pitfalls of excessive data collection and how it complicates rather than simplifies business operations.
- Explore strategic approaches for managing and analyzing data for improved decision-making.
- Listen to expert opinions on navigating the landscape of data utilization in today’s businesses.
The original content was published in German.
