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Tip
09 Nov 2021
The roadblocks of business intelligence growth
Training and cost are the two biggest business intelligence challenges impeding organizations' BI usage and expansion, according to a survey conducted by ESG. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Domo adds collaborative development tool to analytics suite
Domo has unveiled Sandbox, a new portal for developing and testing data assets that enables collaboration and provides safety and governance measures. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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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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26 Feb 2021
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
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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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12 Feb 2021
10 BI dashboard design principles and best practices
BI dashboards are a key tool for delivering analytics data to business users. Here's how to design effective dashboards that can help drive informed decision-making. 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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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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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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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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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 Nov 2018
What data management challenges do analytics programs face?
Expert Anne Marie Smith shares five reasons why organizations' analytics programs might fail and how a data management framework and other programs can help. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2018
3 ways to make machine learning in business more effective
Dun & Bradstreet analytics exec Nipa Basu offers three tips on how to integrate machine learning tools into business processes to help drive better decision-making. Continue Reading
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18 Jan 2018
How predictive analytics techniques and processes work
Predictive analytics is no longer confined to highly skilled data scientists. But other users need to understand what it involves before they start building models. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2017
Ten steps to start using predictive analytics algorithms effectively
A successful predictive analytics program involves more than deploying software and running algorithms to analyze data. This set of steps can help you put a solid analytics foundation in place. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2017
Derbyshire NHS Trust takes simple BI approach to secure patient safety
Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust opts for a simple, clinician and business-led approach to business intelligence to secure patient safety, using MicroStrategy Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Dec 2015
IoT data analytics spurred on by big data's expansion
Data from the Internet of Things creates opportunities to analyze equipment performance and track the activities of drivers and users of wearable devices. But IoT data analytics requires significant IT provisions. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2014
Design a business intelligence system properly -- for business users
Rick Sherman explains how to avoid common mistakes when planning and designing BI systems, saying that the varying needs of different business users must be front and center. Continue Reading
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30 May 2014
Author: Data mining projects depend on excavating meaningful data
In a Q&A, book author David Nettleton offers advice on avoiding data mining pitfalls and pinpointing valuable business data to mine and analyze. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2013
Defining and using KPIs in a successful business intelligence system
In this book excerpt, author David Loshin discusses how to select key performance indicators and turn data into actionable knowledge for BI success. Continue Reading
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Guide
22 Nov 2013
Change agents: Leaders in information management technology
In this guide, we examine various transformative projects and the agents of change who made them possible through creativity and determination. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2013
Self-service BI: A maturity test for BI programs
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson shares the key points from a webcast panel discussion he led on self-service business intelligence. His conclusion: It's not as easy as you might think. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2013
A critical BI challenge: Reconciling opposites
Business intelligence managers are often faced with seemingly contradictory demands, writes TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson -- and that calls for an open mind, not a rigid approach. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Aug 2013
Coca-Cola overcomes challenges to seize BI opportunities
The Coca-Cola Co. understands that analytics challenges can be overcome and that a team approach helps businesses take advantage of BI opportunities. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2013
BI program rescue strategy: Breaking the rules
If business users are losing faith in a business intelligence team, it might be time to throw out the BI rule book and do what needs to be done, writes TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2013
Is it time to outsource your BI program?
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that if your business intelligence efforts aren't producing the desired business results, one option to consider might be -- yes -- outsourcing the BI initiative. Continue Reading
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31 May 2013
Six steps to creating a BI competency center
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lays out a roadmap for setting up a successful business intelligence competency center, and breaking down BI silos, in a decentralized company. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2013
Case study: Telefonica Ireland uses business intelligence to reduce churn
O2 Ireland, part of Telefonica, has been using Teradata’s data warehousing and Cognos BI to stop customers leaving and entice them with location-based offers Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2013
Change management tips for BI program managers
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson writes that business intelligence managers can learn some valuable lessons from the book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard." Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2013
Business intelligence program needs long-term tending to fully blossom
The evolution of Quicken Loans' business intelligence strategy from static reporting to self-service BI holds useful lessons for other organizations. Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2012
BI catch phrases you'll hear in 2013
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson lists six slogans that he says BI, analytics and data warehousing professionals are likely to encounter in 2013. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2012
Tripartite structure best on BI 'center of excellence'
There are no rules on how to set up a business intelligence center of excellence, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But most of the ones he sees include executive, business and technical teams. Continue Reading
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Quiz
14 Nov 2012
Quiz: Test your knowledge of mobile business intelligence trends
How much do you know about mobile business intelligence tools and best practices for managing mobile BI initiatives? Take our brief quiz to find out. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2012
How to gather BI dashboard user requirements to nail business strategy alignment
Many analytical systems -- data warehouses, business intelligence systems -- fail because user requirements are not collected properly Continue Reading
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Report
19 Sep 2012
Self-service BI: Not as easy as it looks
In a research report, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson offers tips and strategies for successfully deploying self-service business intelligence tools to foster bona fide business-driven BI processes. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2012
Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work
Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2012
Five first steps to creating an effective 'big data' analytics program
Choosing the right technology is only half the startup battle on "big data" analytics. Get a list of deployment tips from consultant Lyndsay Wise to help set your organization on the right path. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2012
BI pros: From data experts to decision experts
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says there's more to being a BI professional than providing data to business users: You should shepherd them through the entire analysis and decision-making process. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2012
'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts
Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2012
The components of good decision making -- and effective BI
Citing a book on decision making by three Bain & Co. consultants, TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson says BI teams shouldn't lose sight of the ultimate goal: helping business users make better decisions. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2012
Biggest business intelligence software stories of 2011
From the explosion of "big data" analytics to data quality issues plaguing business intelligence (BI) programs to data mining privacy concerns, there was no shortage of must-read BI stories in 2011. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2011
How to leverage agile BI to help your BI architecture
Learn how to leverage agile BI to help with your business intelligence architecture. Find out why you should split your BI architecture into two categories -- data integration and BI applications. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2010
Gartner: The six elements of cloud analytics and SaaS BI
The term ‘cloud analytics’ means different things to different people. To gain any advantage from it, organizations must first agree on a definition, according to Gartner. Continue Reading