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May 19, 2022 19 May'22
Baseball's Rangers seek analytics edge with Tableau

Although the game's governing body provides comprehensive stats, the franchise is using the analytics vendor's tools to deliver digestible daily reports to gain a competitive edge.
May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Qlik unveils 2022 roadmap for its analytics platform

Included in the vendor's product development plans are a new in-database query tool, stronger machine learning capabilities and enriched security and compliance features.
May 17, 2022 17 May'22
HP deriving value from data with ThoughtSpot

After experimenting with a variety of BI platforms, the computer giant found success with the analytics vendor's platform given its ability to handle scale.
May 17, 2022 17 May'22
Tableau adding new storytelling tool to analytics platform

During its user conference, the vendor unveiled automated data storytelling capabilities, a new cloud version of its platform and more self-service data science tools.

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6 key steps to develop a data governance strategy

Data governance shouldn't be built around technology, but the other way around. Existing infrastructure, executive support, data literacy, metrics and proper tools are essential. Continue Reading
7 best practices for successful data governance programs

A comprehensive, companywide data governance program strengthens data infrastructure, improves compliance initiatives, supports strategic intelligence and boosts customer loyalty. Continue Reading
Sound business process architecture requires key traits

Business processes require a coherent enterprise-level architecture. In this excerpt from his new book, Roger Burlton identifies key traits business processes should share. Continue Reading

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The business benefits of automating and embedding BI

Automated insights and embedded BI are getting decision-makers the data needed to make quick decisions, accelerate business processes and lessen manual work required. Continue Reading
How to structure and manage a data science team

Data science teams typically include various analytics and data professionals and can be set up in different ways, as explained here along with tips on managing them. Continue Reading
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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Keys to building a successful business intelligence team

Organizations looking to maximize BI use may consider constructing a business intelligence team consisting of four key roles -- the expert, designer, analyst and steward. Continue Reading
Harness the power of data literacy through democratizing data

Author Jordan Morrow weighs in on enterprise strategies to improve democratizing data through expanded use of BI and augmented analytics. Continue Reading
Data literacy aids democratization of data

In this excerpt from 'Be Data Literate,' author Jordan Morrow discusses how 'hyped' area of analytics such as BI and embedded analytics contribute to the democratization of data. Continue Reading

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Top data preparation challenges and how to overcome them

Data preparation is a crucial part of analytics applications, but it's complicated. Here are seven common challenges that can send the data prep process off track. Continue Reading
Experts lay out data illiteracy's dangers, propose remedies

In this excerpt from their new book 'Data Literacy,' top data management experts Peter Aiken and Todd Harbour outline a new way to gauge data learnedness. Continue Reading
Top 8 business intelligence challenges and how to handle them

BI teams face various technical and project management challenges on deployments. Here are the top BI challenges, with advice on how to address them. Continue Reading