Kategorie: Technology

Welcome to the tech section of my blog, where I share my thoughts and insights on the latest developments in the world of digital, data, and AI. As someone who is passionate about the transformative power of technology, I believe that staying up to date with the latest trends and innovations is crucial to success in this field.

In this section, you’ll find a wide range of articles and posts on topics such as digital transformation, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and more. I’ll share my perspectives on current events, emerging trends, and the future of technology, with a focus on how these developments will impact businesses, society, and individuals.

Whether you’re a technology professional, business leader, or just someone interested in the world of tech, you’ll find plenty of valuable insights and knowledge in these posts. My goal is to make complex topics accessible and easy to understand so that everyone can benefit from the incredible advances happening in the tech world today.

You can also find a lot of technical product reviews on my Amazon reviews page. These are mostly in German.

So, join me on this journey as we explore the cutting-edge world of digital, data, and AI together, and discover new ways to harness the power of technology for a better tomorrow.

15,000 Followers on Twitter!

Alexander Loth reaches 15k followers on Twitter: Thank you very much!
Alexander Loth reaches 15k followers on Twitter: Thank you very much!

Reaching 15k Twitter followers is a significant milestone that reflects not only my journey in data and digital strategy but also the power of community engagement. I’m thrilled to announce that my Twitter community has grown to 15,000 followers! This milestone reflects the collective passion for data, digital strategy, and continuous learning. Read about my recent career boost at CERN here.

Just over 2 months after my new book Decisively Digital became a #1 New Release on Amazon, and shortly after the newspaper article about my data journey, I have now reached the 15,000 follower mark on Twitter.

I am overwhelmed and delighted that my shared content on data and digital strategy is attracting so much interest. From insights to discussions, the engagement reflects the shared passion for all things digital.

Whether through tweets, blog posts, or interactive discussions, I value the connections and the continuous learning that takes place within this thriving community.

Thank you all so much for your support and engagement! Let’s continue to explore, learn, and grow together. Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn for more insights and updates.

Decisively Digital is nominated for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2021

The publisher of Decisively Digital, Wiley, has informed me that our book is now officially nominated for the prestigious Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2021.

The nomination itself is a very big achievement. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that we win this award!

Thank you, everyone, for making this possible — and for the uplifting and inspiring words:

Datenvisualisierung mit Tableau: 2. Auflage des Tableau-Buchs ab heute verfügbar

Tableau Buch - 1. Auflage und 2. Auflage nebeneinader
Tableau Buch – 1. Auflage und 2. Auflage nebeneinader

Heute ist ein spannender Tag für alle Datenvisualisierungsfans und Tableau-Nutzer: die zweite, verbesserte und erweiterte Auflage des populären 📖Datenvisualisierung-mit-Tableau-Buchs ist ab sofort verfügbar! Dieses aufschlussreiche und praktische Handbuch ist Ihr Tor zu effektiver und intuitiver Datenvisualisierung mit Tableau, einer der führenden Plattformen in diesem Bereich.

Die neueste Ausgabe zeichnet sich nicht nur durch ein auffälliges, strahlend orangefarbenes Cover aus, sondern beinhaltet auch rund 50 Seiten mit zusätzlichem Inhalt und eine Fülle von neuen praktischen Tipps. Basierend auf der aktuellen Version von Tableau Desktop, wurde die orange Edition mit dem Ziel erstellt, Ihre Fähigkeiten in der Datenvisualisierung zu verbessern und zu erweitern.

Wir möchten unsere Dankbarkeit gegenüber Dilyana Bossenz, Klaus Schulte, Martin Pohlers und Bhagat Singh Ransi aussprechen, deren Ideen und Unterstützung wesentlich zur Verbesserung dieses Tableau-Buchs beigetragen haben.

Das Buch Datenvisualisierung mit Tableau ergänzt perfekt meine anderen Bücher, insbesondere Decisively Digital: From Creating a Culture to Designing Strategy (Amazon). Diese Bücher bilden zusammen eine umfassende Ressource, die Ihnen hilft, die Kunst der Datenvisualisierung zu meistern und die digitale Transformation in Ihrem Unternehmen voranzutreiben.

Besuchen Sie unsere Begleit-Website zu Datenvisualisierung mit Tableau, um weitere Informationen und Ressourcen zu erhalten: https://github.com/aloth/Tableau-Buch-Begleitmaterialien

Um die zweite Auflage von Datenvisualisierung mit Tableau zu erwerben, fragen Sie in der Buchhandlung Ihres Vertrauens oder bestellen Sie das Tableau-Buch bei Amazon.

Ideen und Anregungen sind auf LinkedIn und auf X (vormals Twitter) herzlich willkommen:

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The Data Operator: How the World’s Largest Particle Accelerator Boosted My Career

Alexander Loth featured in BNN regarding his career boost at CERN
Alexander Loth featured in BNN regarding his career boost at CERN

The world’s largest particle accelerator not only unleashed hidden particles but also unlocked my career growth. As a young data scientist, my journey at CERN was a career boost that laid the foundation for my future endeavors. Read about my first day at Microsoft here.

Der Daten-Verarbeiter: Der weltgrößte Teilchenbeschleuniger war für Alexander Loth ein Karriere-Turbo

BNN, 14.07.2021

Today in the news:

  • A Career Turbocharged at CERN: CERN offered more than just research opportunities. Working at CERN was a defining moment for me. The cutting-edge technology, incredible talent, and the massive amount of data were the catalysts that propelled my career to new heights.
  • Data as the Common Thread: My time at CERN reinforced my belief in the transformative power of data. „Data is the common thread that runs through my professional life.“ From CERN to Tableau, and now at Microsoft, my passion for data continues to drive my career forward.
  • Decisively Digital – A New Publication: My new book, 📖 Decisively Digital (Amazon), published by Wiley, reflects my thoughts on digital transformation. It’s a culmination of my experiences and insights from various stages of my career.

I am grateful for my journey from CERN, via Tableau, to Microsoft. The opportunities, learning, and growth have been truly enriching, and I look forward to what the future holds. Stay connected and follow my journey on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Read the online version of the newspaper article: Wie ein Karlsruher am CERN in die Welt der Daten eintauchte (BNN, 14.07.2021)

Decisively Digital is the #1 New Release in Organizational Change on Amazon

Our book Decisively Digital is the number 1 new release in Organizational Change on Amazon!

The paperback of Decisively Digital became available yesterday in the US, with other territories soon to follow.

It took a village to finish this book. Many thanks to all of you: