In my recent piece about Teradata Aster, I noted their assertion that new Aster tools could reduce the need for data scientists by 80 percent, using one to set up a function and then turn the operations over to business analysts.
Organizational structure may be an issue because companies that, like the automakers, have a strong central organization or that are organized by function tend to have rigid processes and emphasize efficient operations rather than innovation.
It is in the process of shutting down its inkjet printer operations in order to concentrate on the faster growing laser printer and multi-function device markets.
"It is critical for the committee's oversight function to fully understand the legal basis for all intelligence and counter-terrorism operations, " she said.