Business intelligence management
Emerging concepts such as operational, self-service and collaborative BI are driving modern business intelligence strategy. With so much complexity, project management can determine the success or failure of business intelligence initiatives. Learn about the key aspects of business intelligence process management, with advice on managing BI teams and selecting vendors.
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16 Dec 2024
20 top business intelligence tools to know about in 2025
To help you find the right BI software for your analytics needs, here's a look at 20 top tools and the key features that differentiate them from other technologies. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2024
Top 7 data preparation challenges and how to overcome them
Data preparation is a crucial but complex part of analytics applications. Don't let seven common challenges send your data prep processes off track. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2021
Does hiring a freelance data scientist make sense for you?
Enterprises need to make the right hiring choices when it comes to supporting their data projects. Here are some reasons your company may or may not consider hiring a freelancer. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2021
Citizen data scientist training for augmented analytics
Augmented analytics have made data analysis more accessible and led to the rise of citizen data scientists. But using these tools still require extensive training. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2021
Tips to prep for a data science interview
Interviewing is an important first step toward a data science job. Here's advice for what questions to expect and how a little research can help with the technical screening. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2021
AI capabilities a target for merger and acquisition activity
Analytics vendors are on the hunt for augmented intelligence capabilities, and with acquisition activity heating up, vendors specializing in AI could be targets for BI vendors. Continue Reading
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13 May 2021
Why do enterprises outsource analytics?
As business data complexity increases, enterprises are turning to third parties for their analytics needs. Here are 10 reasons why companies are choosing to outsource analytics. Continue Reading
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07 May 2021
Data scientist job outlook in post-pandemic world
There was a lull in hiring for one of the hottest jobs in the U.S., but as lockdowns start to lift and offices start to reopen, the data scientist job outlook is changing. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Gartner: Data-driven decision-making never more important
Organizations must take a concerted approach to most effectively take advantage of their data, Gartner analyst Gareth Herschel said during the advisory firm's virtual conference. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2021
6 reasons you may need data science as a service
There are plenty of reasons to outsource all or part of a data science project to a service. Find out how enterprises are using DSaaS in their analytics pipeline. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2021
The top 4 self-service BI benefits for enterprises
Self-service BI adoption is trending because it democratizes data access and analytics. Explore the benefits these platforms offer enterprises. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2021
A look at the DataOps engineer role and responsibilities
DataOps engineers and data engineers are often conflated, but they have separate, distinct responsibilities. Take a look at what differentiates the emerging role. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
What analytics leaders need to know about graph technology
Enterprise graph analytics adoption has been trending recently and is only expected to grow. Gartner analyst Mark Beyer explores what you need to know about graph technology. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2021
Collaborative analytics benefits enterprise data analysis
Sometimes, having more eyes on a problem can help solve it a little bit faster. Experts talk about the enterprise benefits of implementing collaborative analytics. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2021
SAS hit with 100 layoffs amid digital transformation efforts
SAS said it is still hiring for hundreds of open positions worldwide, despite cutting approximately 100 jobs. The independent analytics vendor employs nearly 14,000 people. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2021
What do you know about graph data analytics?
Graph database and analytics adoption has been trending in the last few years as their use cases continue to expand. Use this quiz to find out what you know about the technology. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2021
7 Data Science Career Paths to Follow
Discover popular career paths for those interested in learning more about the growing and changing field of data science. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2021
Ultimate guide to business intelligence in the enterprise
Enterprise BI systems bring a variety of uses, business benefits and challenges to organizations, as explained in this in-depth business intelligence guide. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2021
Top tips for a successful self-service BI strategy
As self-service BI adoption continues across enterprises, it's important to make sure you have a good strategy. Here are the top tips for a successful self-service deployment. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2021
Python code formatting: Tools you need and why it matters
Computers don't care about the style of your code, so why should you? See what Al Sweigart has to say about code formatting, and get a sneak peek at his new book. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2021
Data governance for self-service analytics best practices
Establish a strong data governance strategy that will support your self-service analytics environment by including these best practices in your organization's process. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2021
Data governance framework key to analytics success
Successful data-driven decision-making relies on good data at its core, and it's a strong governance plan that ensures the quality of an organization's data. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Courses teach automation to prepare students for the workforce
At a California university, students in April Morris' class learn how to use RPA and analytics tools. They hope to use the skills to get jobs out of school. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Coronavirus quickly expands role of analytics in enterprises
While NLP and embedded BI were expected to be key analytics trends, the effect of the pandemic on enterprises' takeup of analytics instead was the biggest development of 2020. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2020
Analytics keys Golden State Warriors' wins, on court and off
After adopting a data-driven culture a decade ago, the Golden State Warriors transformed themselves from one of the NBA's least successful franchises to one of its best. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
New Sigma Computing tool enables in-warehouse data editing
Warehouse Data Editing, a no-code tool from startup analytics vendor Sigma, enables end users to update data without first having to upload it from their cloud data warehouse. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2020
Data literacy framework must-haves for enterprises
As data becomes increasingly important to enterprises, employees beyond the data team need to be data literate. And data literacy programs need certain components to succeed. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2020
Why ethical use of data is so important to enterprises
With everything else going on this year, data privacy has been front of mind for many consumers, accompanied by ethics related to how their data is collected and used. Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2020
Mergers and acquisitions among BI vendors not yet done
With the remaining longstanding independent vendors as the most likely acquisition targets, expect more consolidation in the BI industry over the next few years. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2020
Chief data and analytics officer roles: What you need to know
Whether you have a chief analytics officer or chief data officer, there is a need for a unified leadership structure for data and analytics in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2020
Logi Analytics keeps focus on embedded app development
Kevin Greene is the new CEO of Logi Analytics after previously serving as the vendor's COO. In an interview, Greene discusses his vision for the vendor's future. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2020
SAP Digital Boardroom helps Parkland Health manage pandemic
Parkland Health managed a surge of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by using data analytics based on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Digital Boardroom. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Certificates important to the data science learning path
While data science certificates have value in the professional world, candidates must make them a piece of a larger drive for technical mastery and continued education. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
Gender bias in tech an issue at conferences
Tech conferences may seem like welcoming environments, but a study from IT services vendor Ensono reveals their structure can make women feel like outsiders. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2020
ThoughtSpot Embrace opens SAP HANA to business users
The ThoughtSpot Embrace BI platform could put SAP HANA data into the hands of business users. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
What makes up a strong data science team structure?
Enterprises rely on a strong data science team to get the most from their data. Read on to find out what talents you'll need to employ to support your organization's data. Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2020
The 5-step process for finding data science leader unicorns
Companies continue to struggle to effectively hire for their data science teams, but Gaurav Anand says that a hybrid solution that considers tech and business knowledge might work. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2020
Comparing business intelligence vs. business analytics
Business intelligence with descriptive analytics gives a better understanding of your current operations, while business analytics aims to inform future decisions. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2020
Success of self-service BI depends on solid infrastructure
A clear data governance policy and effective training are critical to enabling self-service analytics users to make data-driven decisions for their organizations. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2020
Why more employees need data literacy skills
Encouraging employees to learn data literacy skills can benefit any enterprise. Read on for some of the benefits and resources to take advantage of in building those skills. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2020
What are the key BI team roles and responsibilities?
A business intelligence team helps an organization deploy, manage and use BI tools. Here are the primary roles on a BI team and an overview of their responsibilities and duties. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2020
State of the self-service analytics market
Self-service analytics are important to strong enterprise analytics. Experts talk about how top vendors in the market are keeping up with user needs. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2020
8 self-service BI best practices for larger organizations
Self-service BI programs can streamline the analytics process, but scaling one out to thousands of business users requires proper planning and project management. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2020
Lack of data literacy still a problem for many organizations
Organizations' lack of confidence in their ability to understand and use data to make decisions blocks their efforts to become data-driven. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
7 steps to create a modern business intelligence strategy
Business intelligence can boost performance and create competitive advantages for companies. Here are seven steps to take in implementing an effective BI strategy. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2020
ThoughtSpot aims to enhance cloud-based analytics searches
The recently launched ThoughtSpot Embrace for AWS enables access to AI-driven analytics in Amazon Redshift, without requiring users to move or cache data. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Data drives the decisions behind making movies
From the moment a script is submitted to the time a movie is released, analytics drive just about every decision made during the making of a feature film. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2020
Student engagement data helps educators with remote learning
Distance learning is necessary for most institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how institutions are using analytics to measure their success in the shift. Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
4 features of great data visualization and storytelling
Data visualization and storytelling go hand in hand when it comes to explaining data. Here are four ways to make sure you build and tell a strong data story for your audience. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
New no-code data modeling prowess added to Tableau platform
Tableau 2020.2, the latest update from Tableau, features enhanced no-code data modeling capabilities and a mobile-first tool to view key performance indicators in a single location. Continue Reading
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06 May 2020
Data scientist vs. machine learning engineer careers
There are many careers under the data science umbrella, including data scientist and machine learning engineer. But what's the difference between the two? Read on to find out. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
How to choose self-service BI tools using analyst reports
When deciding on what BI tools to use, many organizations turn to reports from analyst firms. Here's how to decipher the ratings to pick the right tools for your organization. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2020
The most important soft skills for data scientist jobs
Soft skills are an important part of data scientist jobs. From business value to interpersonal communication, many nontechnical skills are important to data science projects. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 impact on analytics professionals
The global pandemic has forced many businesses to make quick changes. The COVID-19 impact on analytics professionals makes them imperative to changing business goals. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2020
Economic downturn shows businesses true value of analytics
Business intelligence is proving to be a critical tool for enterprises as they attempt to survive during the sudden economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2020
How data science can help your company withstand the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting businesses worldwide, but data science can help you solve immediate problems and create data-driven strategies for the long term. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2020
Many employees still resist data-driven culture
While most employees see the benefits of data to drive decision-making, many still resist analytics, according to a report from analytics database management vendor Exasol. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
COVID-19 data resources for volunteering data scientists
Many data scientist are looking to research the novel coronavirus and ways to fight the continued outbreak. Read on for the top COVID-19 data resources for volunteer researchers. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
Key considerations for choosing embedded analytics tools
Many organizations benefit from using embedded analytics tools. Here's a guide on some key things to consider before deciding on an embedded analytics vendor. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
Yellowbrick Data, MicroStrategy partnership aims to enhance analytics
The new partnership will enable flexible scalability, support for mixed workloads and multi-cloud support. The goal is to provide actionable insights into data. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Multi-cloud strategy becoming a necessity for BI vendors
Multi-cloud capabilities are becoming a necessity for BI and analytics vendors as their customers migrate to the cloud and want the flexibility to use the cloud service provider of their choice. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
The data science pathway demands continued learning
With the advent of open source coding languages and the expansion of online courses, the pathway to becoming a data scientist has never been easier. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2020
How to improve data scientist job satisfaction
Hiring data scientists is tough. Keeping them is tougher. However, there are certain things companies can do to minimize the high cost of turnover within their data science team. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
Sigma analytics platform's interface simplifies queries
Featuring a spreadsheet interface designed to make queries simple for citizen data scientists, Sigma Computing is trying to make analytics available to all business users. Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
5 ways enterprises adapt to the data scientist shortage
Where are all the data scientists? Coping with the data scientist shortage is a struggle for many enterprises. Here are five ways to effectively manage with the shortage. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Storytelling using data makes information easy to digest
In a Q&A, Nate Nichols and Anna Schena Walsh of AI-based analytics vendor Narrative Science talk about how data storytelling can make analytics accessible to business users. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Data-driven storytelling makes data accessible
In a Q&A, Nate Nichols and Anna Schena Walsh of data storytelling vendor Narrative Science discuss their book on storytelling and how narratives can make analytics more accessible. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
How to enhance your data science storytelling
How do you create substantive, compelling stories for business executives from cold, hard numerical data? Experts share their tips on how to improve your data storytelling skills. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
Former SAP Concur exec Christal Bemont named Talend CEO
Talend named Christal Bemont its new CEO on Thursday after Mike Tuchen stepped down after six years in the role. Bemont comes to Talend following 15 years at SAP Concur. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2019
Data scientist vs. data analyst: What's the difference?
Data scientists and data analysts have a lot of crossover in their roles, but they're certainly not the same. Here's a look at some key differences in the positions. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
IBM certification program tackles shortage of data scientists
IBM reported it certified 140 new data scientists, the first to be certified under a program IBM developed with The Open Group to address the dearth of data scientists. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Data integration problems a hurdle companies must overcome
Relevant data is hard for organizations to find, Talend CEO Mike Tuchen says. So is mining the right data amid the complexity that large data stores have created. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Talend CEO discusses importance of mining relevant data
Enterprises can't do good business intelligence without good data. In the first part of a two-part Q&A Talend CEO Mike Tuchen talks about how hard mining the right data can be. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2019
Museums and data: A powerful combination
With more and more museums using data to inform their decision-making processes, visitors are reaping the benefits by enjoying a better user experience. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2019
Merger and acquisition activity is altering the BI landscape
From Qlik's acquisition of Podium Data in July 2018 through Salesforce's purchase of Tableau Software in June 2019, the last year in BI has been characterized by a wave of consolidation. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2019
Analyst forecasts the next big things in BI
In a Q&A, Wayne Eckerson looks at the state of the business intelligence industry, and self-service analytics, and discusses what new innovations excite him about the future. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2019
Enterprises that use data will thrive; those that don't, won't
A data divide is growing between enterprises that embrace business intelligence and those that don't. It's the data elite that will survive, analyst Wayne Eckerson says in a Q&A. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2019
ThoughtSpot strategic partnerships help add capabilities
Through its partnership strategy, ThoughtSpot is adding to its capabilities as a BI software vendor the same way others are improving theirs by mergers and acquisitions. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
Howard Dresner talks business intelligence trends
In this Q&A, analyst Howard Dresner talks about trends in the business intelligence software market, industry consolidation and what excites him about analytics. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2019
The direction of business intelligence is changing to forward
Predictive analytics will be one of the key trends shaping the next generation of business intelligence platforms, as will the ability to share data. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2019
AI acquisitions lead to consolidation
Analytics and AI startups emerge regularly and grow quickly. Frequent acquisitions, however, seem to be creating a more consolidated industry, cementing some vendors at the top. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2019
Tableau vs. Power BI vs. Qlik: Comparing BI software choices
Tableau, Power BI and Qlik Sense offer similar self-service BI functionality, consultant Rick Sherman says. But he points to some of their strengths and weaknesses. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2019
Cybersecurity pros at AWS re:Inforce urged to embrace data storytelling
Robust data coupled with the power of metaphors can help cybersecurity teams tell stories that get the rest of the business on board with new security initiatives and prepare for security crises. Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2019
Social media analytics best practices tempered by privacy laws
Social media provides a fertile landscape of information and insight into consumer behavior, but collecting and analyzing that data carries all sorts of privacy pitfalls. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2019
Augmented BI tools speed insights with less manual labor
Through AI, machine learning and NLP, augmented analytics reduces the manual labor of traditional BI work to more quickly and accurately locate and analyze relevant data. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2019
AI vendors attack data scientist shortage with trainings
Internal data science training programs have helped vendors when colleges and universities have failed. Training is helping to fix the data scientist shortage. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2019
Data-rich organizations turn focus to ethical data mining
As data analytics has increasingly become a core component of organizations' strategies, concerns have arisen around how data is mined. Experts offer tips. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2019
Attunity acquisition expands data management for Qlik users
Qlik's acquisition of Attunity is another sign of the BI vendor's data management ambitions -- and may help attract new users that want to unify big data and analytics. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2019
Demand for data scientists is booming and will only increase
Fueled by big data and AI, demand for data science skills is growing exponentially, according to job sites. The supply of skilled applicants, however, is growing at a slower pace. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2019
5 tips for migrating to BI in the cloud without overpaying
Moving BI and analytics to the cloud requires a strategy to avoid excessive costs. Get tips from experts and IT pros on what to watch out for and what to address. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2019
IT managers look to deploy BI, analytics in the cloud
More organizations plan to use cloud-based BI and analytics and focus on data governance and predictive analytics, TechTarget's 2019 IT Priorities Survey found. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2019
Analytics trends we'll see in 2019
BI and analytics software looks to evolve further in 2019, as tools will keep getting easier to use and more AI-powered technologies will augment user experiences. Continue Reading
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31 Dec 2018
Bolster citizen data scientists with support, training
As more citizen data scientists take on work traditionally tasked to business analysts, organizations must consider how to support them. Start with a centralized data team. Continue Reading
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26 Dec 2018
5 tips for enabling citizen data scientists
Self-service analytics tools are enabling citizen data scientists to dig deeper into BI than ever before. Experts offer insights into how to empower data democratization. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2018
Tips for creating curated data sets for self-service BI users
Data curation initiatives can help streamline BI processes by reducing the amount of time users spend locating and preparing data. Get four tips for preparing data sets. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2018
Data silos can live or die by a self-service BI strategy
Self-service BI is a driving force behind the reshaping or possible demise of data silos. But sound data governance and corporate attitude adjustments are needed first. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2018
Rules change for self-service BI subscription pricing models
As self-service BI tools become commonplace, look for subscription pricing models to change according to the cloud, group data usage pricing and how data is shared. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
10 dos and don'ts for deploying self-service BI tools
Self-service BI doesn't just happen. Organizations must ensure data quality and watch how analysts work. Experts offer 10 tips for enabling a self-service culture. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2018
Data literacy training offerings key to BI vendors
Tableau announced a basic certification training exam, adding to its roster of online data literacy courses. Self-service BI rival Qlik also has a big focus on data literacy. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2018
Data science teams use business ties to boost data knowledge
To ensure that advanced analytics applications are relevant to business operations, data scientists are collaborating with workers who are experts on business data. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2018
Options arise for expanding data scientists' skills
Data science programs aren't just for universities anymore. Now, data scientists can turn to massive open online courses, online texts and other resources to boost their skill sets. Continue Reading
