Data science and analytics
As businesses' data volumes continue to expand, data science has become vital for to inform decision making, strategic planning and marketing techniques. Learn about the latest data science and analytics techniques businesses are incorporating to help identify opportunities to streamline processes, identify potential business ventures and improve customer service.
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Feature
21 Nov 2024
Business intelligence reporting: What it is, how it works
BI reporting presents data in various formats so employees can interpret and act on that information in a timely manner without relying on a data analyst. But challenges exist. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Snowflake partners with Anthropic to improve AI development
The alliance aims to make it easier and faster for the data cloud vendor's customers to use the Claude line of large language models when developing advanced applications. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Dec 2020
15 common data science techniques to know and use
Data scientists use a variety of statistical and analytical techniques to analyze data sets. Here are 15 popular classification, regression and clustering methods. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
Snowflake's Slootman predicts future of cloud analytics
Cloud data platforms that effectively eliminate data silos and reduce the need for multiple tools will emerge over the next few years, according to Snowflake's CEO. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Dec 2020
The data science process: 6 key steps on analytics applications
The data science process includes a set of steps that data scientists take to gather, prepare and analyze data and present the analytics results to business users. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2020
The top 5 enterprise advanced analytics use cases
Advanced analytics adoption has been growing across industries. The technology has many growing use cases in enterprises, but these are the top five. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
Enabled by AWS, Vyaire ramps up production of ventilators
When demand for ventilators increased exponentially due to COVID-19, a developer of respirators turned to analytics tools from AWS to help determine how to meet the sudden need. Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
Continuous intelligence a trend on the rise
As organizations look to gain a competitive advantage -- and many simply attempt to survive during the pandemic -- data streaming is helping them make decisions in real time. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2020
Brain teasers and other fun tips for learning Python
Learn about some interesting ways Python coders can grow their skills in the language and the importance of connecting and learning from others in the community. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
Presidential polling data again misses the mark in 2020
Just as they did in 2016, the election polls underestimated support for Donald Trump. Although he didn't defeat Joe Biden, the result was closer than the polls predicted. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2020
Data a key driver in fight for social justice
Analytics can be a critical tool in the social justice movement, but cultural and logistical hurdles can prevent nonprofits from using analytics to its full potential. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
23 Oct 2020
Qlik acquisition of Blendr.io adds integration capabilities
Qlik acquired Blendr.io for an undisclosed amount in a move that will expand the BI vendor's ability to integrate with cloud data storage and SaaS platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
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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16 Oct 2020
Data literacy skills key to cost savings, revenue growth
As organizations develop data-driven cultures, they need to implement programs to teach employees how to work with and make decisions based on high-quality data. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2020
Developing a data-driven culture begins with enablement
In an interview, Jennifer Redmon, chief data and analytics evangelist at Cisco, talks about how she helps organizations enable their employees to work with data. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Oct 2020
Enterprise analytics benefits of natural language processing
As more analytics vendors adopt natural language tools, enterprises may want to think about the benefit the technology provides to their analytics abilities. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
05 Oct 2020
How predictive and prescriptive analytics impact the bottom line
With all the data organizations collect now, they need a good way to analyze it, and that's where predictive and prescriptive analytics can be useful. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2020
Pandemic speeds up digital transformation in sports
Professional sports teams and leagues are looking to the digital world as they seek other revenue streams due to the loss of fans in the seats during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Technology central to vote count in a tight election
Tech tools will be key in a close election that requires recounts. While electronic signature verification systems have advanced, many digital voting machines are flawed. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
Emotions analytics helps Hotels.com connect with customers
While traveling has been halted for most of us, marketing efforts in hospitality still go on, and one way to sharpen those efforts is building an emotional connection -- with data. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2020
ThoughtSpot IPO probably still a year away
After hiring a CFO for the first time and making changes to the way it reports revenue, ThoughtSpot is positioning itself to go public in fall 2021. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2020
Analytics in construction has potential to save lives
While minor injuries are on the decline in the construction industry, the rate of fatalities has remained flat, and BI could be a way to bring those numbers down. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2020
Miscues in 2016 inform presidential polling data in 2020
Polls and predictive analytics models are improved in 2020 after the failure to accurately predict the outcome of the 2016 election, but surprises still may loom. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2020
Customer location data leads to deeper level of insight
Behavioral analytics tell more about a person's true self than consumer data, according to Gravy Analytics CEO Jeff White, and are therefore key to data-driven decisions. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2020
New Qubole Pipelines Service targets streaming data
Data lake vendor Qubole unveiled a data pipeline service, a new tool designed to enable organizations to manage their increasing amounts of streaming data. Continue Reading
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Infographic
17 Aug 2020
Data scientist vs. data analyst: Comparing the 2 data roles
The differences can be subtle, but in general, a data scientist has more responsibilities and a more advanced background than analyst counterparts. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
'Data for good' movement spurs action in fight for causes
Though often associated with financial analysis, analytics is being used to aid nonprofit organizations in their fight for causes that improve society as well. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2020
Importance of analytics heightened by COVID-19 pandemic
Business intelligence is needed when times are bad, and it's the organizations who have created a data-driven culture that are best poised to thrive amid the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2020
Using data for public good in fight for racial equity
While some data-driven methods recently have been publicly scrutinized for biases in practice, there are plenty of ways data can aid the fight for racial equity. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2020
Python exploratory data analysis and why it's important
Exploratory data analysis is a key step to building the best models to gain insight from your data. Read on to see how Python can be a useful tool in this process. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2020
Alteryx ADAPT a program for laid-off workers, recent grads
Alteryx is offering a free training program in data science to help people whose jobs have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as new graduates entering the workforce. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2020
Ensuring predictive model accuracy in the age of COVID-19
Data scientists are used to concept drift, but the constantly changing data due to COVID-19 can be hard to address. Experts discuss how to maintain model accuracy in the pandemic. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2020
Prescriptive analytics in healthcare finds use amidst pandemic
Prescriptive analytics can provide organizations with actionable plans based on their gathered data and assist during a pandemic as well as in a post-pandemic world. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2020
Implementing an analytics business plan requires commitment
To get the most out of a data analytics business plan, companies must have clear goals and communication, as well as proper buy-in companywide. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2020
Howard Dresner talks current trends in analytics
In an interview on the state of business intelligence, longtime analyst Howard Dresner said cloud migration and AI features like natural language processing remain major trends. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
Geospatial data a means for deeper understanding
A presentation during Oracle's virtual user conference showed not only the value of spatial data but how it can be used with the vendor's tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2020
Important resources in a data scientist education
There are plenty of resources for data science learning for people entering the field all the way up to managers. Read on for key resources and an excerpt from a new book on data science skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2020
Overcoming the top 3 analytics adoption challenges
Analytics is a growing part of many businesses. Experts talk about some of the most pressing challenges enterprises may face when implementing new analytics strategies. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
2020 analytics trends slowed by COVID-19 pandemic
The priorities of organizations have changed due to COVID-19, and with that Qlik's Dan Sommer says the evolution of expected BI trends has been temporarily delayed. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2020
What does Salesforce mean for Tableau AI features?
Tableau and Salesforce both offer AI features for their analytics tools. Experts talk about how the AI offerings from each platform can complement each other. Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2020
SAS analytics platform used to fight opioid epidemic
As the opioid epidemic rages on, SAS has developed tools to help the healthcare and law enforcement agencies involved in the fight against opioid addiction. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
SAS Viya gets architectural overhaul in latest update
SAS Viya 4, which SAS unveiled Tuesday during its virtual user conference, represents a total redesign of the platform to make it fully cloud-native. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
Survey finds BI and data analytics more important in pandemic
Respondents to a Sisense survey say they're relying on data analytics even more now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, with small businesses taking the lead. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jun 2020
Benefits of embedded BI and customizable analytics
Depending on your data needs, embedded analytics from a BI platform or a more custom-built analytics framework may work. Read on for the benefits of each option. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2020
2020 census data collection being affected by COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis could hurt the 2020 census by making it impossible for the Census Bureau to collect data by going door-to-door. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2020
Analytics critical to decisions about how to return to work
Data plays a critical role in the decisions organizations make as they bring employees back to work, for both increasing production and managing their physical space. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2020
Data science interview preparation: How to answer top questions
A successful interview for a data scientist position relies on the ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate your combined experiences and skills. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2020
Sisense helps Soft Stuff pivot business during pandemic
Soft Stuff, a wholesale distributor of gourmet foods, was able to change its business strategy amid the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to its use of Sisense's analytics platform. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
COVID-19 crisis reveals need for better healthcare analytics
The need for better analytics in the healthcare industry is being demonstrated during the COVID-19 crisis. SAS analytics users discussed the problem at the vendor's virtual conference. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2020
Domo analytics tool helps Utah deal with COVID-19 crisis
The state of Utah, along with Iowa and Nebraska, is using the COVID-19 Crisis Command Center developed by Domo to inform its decisions during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Employees empowered to make data-driven decisions spur growth
A new report from ThoughtSpot and the Harvard Business Review finds that organizations empowering front-line employees to make analytic decisions poised to outperform their competitors. Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2020
Cleveland Clinic's COVID-19 strategy driven by data modeling
Cleveland Clinic is using data models developed in concert with analytics software vendor SAS to prepare for a potential surge in patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2020
NLQ, developer tools highlight Sisense BI platform update
The latest update from Sisense features a new natural language query tool built on graph technology and a hub for low-code/no-code embedded application development. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Apr 2020
Key differences of a data scientist vs. data engineer
Data scientists and data engineers often work together, and sometimes the positions are treated as the same. Read on to find out what makes the roles different from each other. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2020
Importance of analytics clear amid COVID-19 crisis
With health organizations and business leaders alike trying to minimize the effects of COVID-19, analytics is playing a critical role in the decision-making process. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2020
AI tools in analytics software key in fighting COVID-19
With data skewed by incomplete testing, augmented intelligence and machine learning tools are helping data scientists create predictive models to inform the fight against COVID-19. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2020
Trends and top use cases for streaming data analytics
As more enterprises adopt real-time analytics, new infrastructure and best practices are appearing. Here are some trending practices for streaming data analytics platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
20 Mar 2020
Varied experience builds strong data science background
Data scientists need many skills and learn those skills from different backgrounds. Experts say relevant experience can come from nearly any quantitative field. Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2020
BI vendors provide resources for COVID-19 analysis
With the new coronavirus continuing to spread worldwide, analytics software vendors are joining in to help in slowing, and hopefully stopping, the pandemic. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2020
Gartner's Sallam: Top BI vendors poised for next disruption
Leading analytics vendors appear poised to remain innovative as AI becomes pervasive in BI, Gartner's Rita Sallam explains in a discussion about BI's present and future. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2020
Ethical data collection in the spotlight over new regulations
New regulations have put data privacy top of mind for many consumers. Here's a look at how businesses can incorporate ethical data collection -- and even benefit from it. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2019
NLP, embedded BI and data literacy top 2020 analytics trends
Improved natural language processing tools, more embedded BI applications and an increase in data literacy are among the analytics trends to watch in 2020. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2019
2019 BI trends included reality check for AI, consolidation
AI features in BI products improved in 2019, but not at the pace predicted before the year began. Instead, advancement was incremental and consolidation was a dominant theme. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2019
Up-and-coming BI vendors to watch in 2020
Promising BI startups look to gain a foothold in 2020 by focusing on underserved markets and embracing next-gen technologies not available in traditional analytics tools. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2019
Government IT pros: Hiring data scientists isn't an exact science
There's no such thing as a data science unicorn, U.S. government experts caution. You'll need more than programmers and technical expertise on your data science team. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Nov 2019
Automated tools broaden the future scope of data science
Automated data science tools may make their way into the data science process, but are unlikely to ever be able to do everything human data scientists do, experts say. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Evolution of analytics marked by wider dissemination of data
With BI platforms getting easier to use by the year and enabling more self-service users in process, the value of analytics is being realized by a growing audience. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2019
Analytics revolution has spread the wealth of information
Business intelligence over the last 20 years has been marked by the opening up of data to everyday business users after it was once the sole possession of IT departments. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2019
AI for BI at the heart of third-generation analytics
Doug Henschen, analyst at Constellation Research, details in a Q&A some of the findings of his recent report on augmented capabilities in BI platforms. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2019
AI at the core of next-generation BI
AI is part of BI platforms, but this is only the start of a new analytics generation. In a Q&A, Constellation Research analyst Doug Henschen discusses AI tools in BI platforms. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2019
NLP progress in BI and analytics slowed by language barriers
Natural language processing shows potential in simplifying data access and deriving deeper insights, but NLP's strengths can be its weaknesses in reaching the Promised Land. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2019
SAP Tennis Analytics adds tool to track patterns within points
Players and coaches in the Women's Tennis Association are now able to discover the tendencies of their opponents within a given point thanks to SAP's Patterns of Play. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2019
New tools add AI power to Teradata Vantage platform
Teradata unveiled Vantage Analyst and Customer Experience, two new tools now part of the vendor's analytics platform, on Tuesday at its user conference in Denver. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2019
ThoughtSpot BI platform an early adopter of AI
Due to AI, ThoughtSpot's analytics tools have been accessible to citizen data scientists from the start, Andrew Yeung, the vendor's senior director of product marketing, said in a Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
Promethium tool taps natural language processing for analytics
The software, called Data Navigation System, was designed to enable non-technical users to make complex SQL requests using plain human language and ease the delivery of data. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2019
Intelligence as a service is key to nonprofit's urban planning
Cobalt Community Research, a nonprofit organization based in Michigan, uses data collected and packaged by TruFactor for urban planning projects. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Acquisition of AI lab a benefit for Alteryx BI users
With the acquisition of Feature Labs, a startup founded at MIT, Alteryx is making a heavy investment in augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2019
Data science storytelling emerges as top analytics skill
Storytelling in data science is emerging as a critical skill to have in analytics. Without it, data-driven insights have a tendency to wither on the vine. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
TigerGraph Cloud releases graph database as a service
TigerGraph, a graph database vendor, now offers a native cloud database-as-a-service product with its newest release. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Aug 2019
Governance, compliance, ethics in data mining: Separate but equal
In the ethical mining and analysis of data, governance, compliance and ethics are mistakenly taken as one in the same. Data managers need to be aware of the critical differences. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2019
Pyramid sees opportunity in staying an independent BI company
As competitors merge forces, Pyramid Analytics not only chooses to stay independent but also sees an opportunity to grow into the space left behind by the wave of consolidation. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Aug 2019
BABOK Guide (Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge)
The guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, or the BABOK Guide, is a book from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) that provides essential support and direction to business analysts (BAs) by presenting a collection of the activities that comprise business analysis. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Data ethics issues create minefields for analytics teams
Organizations have to map out ethical boundaries for data mining and analytics applications, according to participants in a roundtable discussion on data and ethics. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2019
How to navigate today's business analytics governance challenges
Don't let a traditional analytics mindset lure you into complacency when it comes to advanced analytics governance. Here are the biggest governance roadblocks and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jul 2019
Today's top data pipeline management challenges
IT executives say pricing models, agility and auditability are some of the biggest challenges they have faced in managing today's increasingly complex data pipelines. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2019
AI in digital marketing powers hidden advertisements
With AI in advertising and marketing, companies can provide potential customers with more personalized results, while also increasing engagement rates. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
MicroStrategy product development advances after Voice.com sale
Analytics and BI vendor MicroStrategy sells the Voice.com domain name and moves forward with product R&D in a competitive market that is consolidating quickly. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
Google acquisition of Looker to boost Google Cloud analytics
By acquiring Looker, Google will enhance its analytics and BI capabilities available through Google Cloud, while becoming a formidable force in the enterprise-level BI space. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
6 tips for effective customer data mining
Digging into customer data can improve sales opportunities -- but how do you balance that against data privacy concerns? Get insights from data professionals. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2019
McDonald's orders up customer service analytics, shakes up fast food
The fast-food giant is acquiring Dynamic Yield, a big data analytics platform, in pursuit of a more personalized customer experience on drive-thru and digital orders. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Qlik debuts free data literacy certification
Qlik unveiled a free data literacy certification in the hopes of making people -- both customers and non-customers -- more data literate. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
SAS Viya cloud software at center of SAS analytics strategy
The spotlight at SAS Global Forum 2019 was on the vendor's Viya analytics tools, which are getting new functionality and licensing options meant to spur deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2019
Beyond customer sentiment: How to put NLP technology to work
Natural language processing tools and apps have finally arrived -- but how are organizations putting NLP to work? Here are some possibilities that might not be obvious. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2019
SAS Platform update expands AI in Viya cloud analytics tools
A new version of the SAS analytics platform adds a variety of AI features to SAS Viya, the cloud-based software that SAS hopes will secure its place in the AI future. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2019
A future data scientist needs business, deep learning skills
As automation grows, data scientists will focus more on business needs, strategic oversight and deep learning and less on model creation and other routine tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2019
Most in-demand data science skills include ML, Python
Experts detail the skills employers want most in data scientists -- notably machine learning and programming languages -- and why often the most valuable expertise comes with time. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
10 Apr 2019
Cloud AutoML, BigQuery ML upgrades expand Google stake in ML
Google introduced a raft of updates to its cloud-based machine learning and AI products, including expanded capabilities for its AutoML and BigQuery ML tools. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2019
Google's BigQuery ML needs big changes to compete
On the eve of Google Cloud Next '19, experts assess the impact of Google's BigQuery ML since its release and their hopes for the automated machine learning tool's future. Continue Reading