Phil Simon has written five non-fiction books. His most recent is Too Big to Ignore: The Business Case for Big Data.
“In the tradition of Malcolm Gladwell and Chris Anderson, Simon takes a complex topic and makes you think about it differently through real-world storytelling that resonates.” –Jay Baer, author of Youtility: Why Smart Companies are Helping not Selling
“Essential reading on the state of business today–and where it is going. Ignore this book at your own peril.” –Adrian C. Ott, award-winning author of The 24-Hour Customer
"The New Small is a very big idea. Read it, but be warned: You may want to change your life once you’ve finished it.” –Mitch Joel, President, Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation
If you make a living in IT, you must read this book. If you have anything to do with building scalable software today, you really should get and read this book. –David Siegel, author of Pull: The Power of the Semantic Web
“This book offers practical advice on why IT projects run late, over-budget, or do not achieve planned results. The framework is clear and the examples compelling, making this book a manifesto for success.” –Michael Krigsman, CEO of Asuret and Blogger on IT Project Failures
Phil Simon is an energetic, dynamic, and sought-after keynote speaker.
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Engaging, knowledgeable, and likeable. Phil left our professional audience armed with new knowledge and smiling.
–Clinton Bonner, VP of Marketing, TopCoder ”Phil’s kick-off presentation on The Age of the Platform at PostalVision 2020/2.0 Conference hit the bull’s eye.
–John Callan, Conference Organizer ”As a speaker, Phil is excellent. He is very straightforward and clear in his communication style.
–Jay Jordan, President and CEO, OCLC, Inc. ”
Phil Simon is a prolific writer on matters related to technology, management, and data–especially the big kind.
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Phil is very knowledgeable, budget-conscious, honest, and productive. His work is nothing short of first-rate.
–Karen Zuill, Controller, Hartwick College ”"It was a pleasure to work with Phil Simon. His work was of the highest quality and he was an excellent addition to our team."
--Brian Rosenberg CEO, RPI Consultants