The End of Agile – Part 1 (A Brief History of Agile)
The Data Administration Newsletter
MARCH 20, 2024
In recent years, we have seen substantial pushback on many fronts against Agile as a viable and important project management methodology.
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The Book Look: Data Model Storytelling
The Data Administration Newsletter
JULY 6, 2021
Larry Burns’ latest book, Data Model Storytelling, is all about maximizing the value of data modeling and keeping data models (and data modelers) relevant. In his roles as Data Architect, Data Modeler, and Database Administrator, he has had to complete challenging projects and also fix […].
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Domain-Driven Development, Part 1
The Data Administration Newsletter
JULY 5, 2022
Bounded Contexts / Ubiquitous Language My new book, Data Model Storytelling,[i] contains a section describing some of the most significant challenges data modelers and other Data professionals face. Like most of its predecessors, including Agile development and […].
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Data Governance Trends and Dreams
Dataversity
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Four years ago, in a fit of naivete, I decided to write a book about Data Governance. I wasn’t naïve about Data Governance – I was naïve about what that book would bring about. After I left my corporate gig, I did a state-of-the-state in the data industry to get a broader understanding […].
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Are You Aware of These FP&A Best Practices?
Insight Software
MARCH 28, 2025
Reporting: Developing and presenting financial reports to senior management. Data Management: Ensuring data integrity and accuracy in financial systems. To be agile and flexible enough to accommodate these changes is a challenge for FP&A teams.
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The 8 Best Hevo Data Alternatives to Build ELT/ETL Data Pipelines in 2025
Astera
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Astera Astera is an all-in-one, no-code platform that simplifies data management with the power of AI. With Asteras visual UI, users automate workflows, connect diverse data sources, and build and manage data pipelines without writing a single line of code. Book a demo today to see what Astera is all about.
Create Your Own AI Agent: A Simple Guide with Detailed Steps
Analysts Corner
APRIL 14, 2025
For this, your business needs to be agile, efficient, and constantly looking for ways to innovate. Understand and Address Your DataNeeds Identify the data sources you need for training and operation. Make sure that the data you use is accurate, relevant, and in a proper format.
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Quest for the Best Low Code Platforms in 2020
Marutitech
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Low-code platforms typically use drag-and-drop features, automatic code generation, business process maps, and other visual tools to deliver an agile development environment without requiring the time or complexity of traditional coding methods. Offers great speed and automated data management. Enhanced Productivity.
150+ Top Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021
Whizlabs
APRIL 19, 2021
David is also a contributor to IEEE Cloud Computing and has published countless number of articles and books over the years. Jason is the author or coauthor of four books – The Agile Architecture Revolution (Wiley, 2013), Service Orient or Be Doomed! She is without a doubt one of the top women in the tech field.
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How to Be a Data Shaman
The Data Administration Newsletter
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
My new book, Data Model Storytelling[i], describes how data models can be used to tell the story of an organization’s relationships with its Stakeholders (Customers, Suppliers, Dealers, Regulators, etc.), and how data models can be used to help organizations get from where they currently are to where they would like to be.
Data Historians Should Be History
Actian
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
During the era of digital transformation, data provides the fuel for your business to accelerate and move forward, becomes more agile, and enables your leaders to make sound business decisions. What defines “managing data effectively”? Legacy approaches to data management.
New Microsoft Azure Certifications Path in 2021 [Updated]
Whizlabs
JANUARY 2, 2021
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate is one of the latest additions to the Azure certifications path. The certification is ideal for individuals who want to pursue the role of Azure Data Engineers. Azure data engineers specialize in the design and implementation of data management, monitoring, security, and privacy.
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Why Avalanche and DataConnect are Better Together … Part 3
Actian
DECEMBER 9, 2019
How Avalanche and DataConnect work together to deliver an end-to-end data management solution. Migrating to a cloud data warehouse makes strategic sense in the modern context of cloud services and digital transformation. Actian DataConnect and Actian Avalanche give you that end-to-end data management solution.
Using Data to Weather the Storm: YourDMS and Pets Corner
Sisense
JANUARY 13, 2021
During that time, it has faced challenges both expected (data volumes growing as the business grew) and not (a U.K.-wide Getting smarter about its data and how it is used has allowed Pets Corner to be more agile and make the right decisions at the right times to thrive in challenging conditions.
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Data Modeling: Techniques, Best Practices, & Why It Matters?
Astera
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
For instance, while creating a data model for a library database, instead of typing out the author’s name on every book, give each author a unique number, like an author ID. Then, link this ID to each book to indicate the author. Data vault modeling focuses on agility and in managing and integrating enterprise data.
Are You Tracking These KPIs for Your Hospitality Group
Insight Software
MARCH 28, 2025
Marketing KPIs: Direct bookings percentage is a significant marketing KPI for hotels and resorts. It measures the proportion of bookings made directly through the hotel’s website or reservation system, excluding third-party booking channels.
5 Ways to Minimize Downtime During Oracle Cloud Migration
Insight Software
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Migrating from Oracle ERP to Oracle Cloud is a transformative journey that promises enhanced agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Automating routine reporting and data management tasks reduces the burden on IT teams and minimizes the risk of human errors that could lead to delays.
Transform Self-Service Analytics With Vizlib and Qlik
Insight Software
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Traditional data analytics models often create bottlenecks, relying heavily on overextended IT departments to provide insights, which delays decision-making and limits agility. To truly transform how your business harnesses data, you need a powerhouse solution designed to meet these needs head-on.
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SAP BPC Alternatives: Which One is Right for You?
Insight Software
MARCH 27, 2025
SAP BPC, built for success in the yesteryears, is complex and less self-reliant for today’s agile organisations. Therefore, you can scale with agility and simplicity with JustPerform. Secure Data Management: IT security, cybersecurity and privacy protection are vital for companies and organizations today.
5 Ways to Improve Oracle Financial Reporting Efficiency
Insight Software
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Although Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) provides a centralized hub for financial data, the manual process of exporting data into spreadsheets is both time-consuming and prone to errors, forcing finance teams to spend considerable time verifying numbers. How do you ensure greater efficiency and accuracy for your financial reports?
Automating Data Management to Transform Reporting Processes
Insight Software
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Automating Data Management to Transform Reporting Processes. Seventy-two percent of organizations say that their agility is affected or greatly affected by data errors, and it is the early stages of the reporting process that give rise to most of the problems. Automation and data management go hand-in-hand.
Beyond Safe Harbor: Modernizing Tax Technology With Longview Tax
Insight Software
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Legacy systems simply weren’t built for today’s demands, and they struggle to deliver the agility and real-time insights that modern tax compliance requires. Want to learn more about how you can manage complex tax compliance with a single source of truth?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition: Top Migration Challenges and Solutions
Insight Software
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Integrating data from these sources is fraught with challenges that can lead to data silos, inconsistencies, and difficulties in accessing real-time information for reporting. A whopping 82% of SAP users agree that poor data management and integration represent the biggest challenges to financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
Unlock Your Data’s Full Potential for Smarter Decision-Making
Insight Software
MARCH 5, 2025
The right solution will empower your finance team to shift from tedious data management to high-impact decision-making, driving agility, efficiency, and long-term success. This chaotic, time-consuming process forces your team into an endless cycle of data entry and troubleshooting errors.
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How EPM Solutions Increase Efficiency in Data Management and Reporting
Insight Software
APRIL 8, 2024
Empowering Finance Teams: How EPM Software Solves Data Challenges While data silos and manual processes create significant bottlenecks, a powerful solution exists: Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software. EPM acts as a game-changer for your finance team, streamlining data management and reporting processes.
3 Ways to Increase Trust in Your Epicor Data
Insight Software
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Additionally, disconnected data forces manual verification, raising doubts about accuracy and eroding trust. But the biggest hit to trust comes from the lack of agility. Imagine your employees asking data-driven questions and facing week-long waits for answers.
Enhance Trino Performance With Simba’s Powerful Connectivity
Insight Software
JANUARY 30, 2025
This powerful partnership allows enterprises to remain agile and competitive in todays data-driven world, reducing the need for costly ETL processes while maximizing the value of their data.
Accelerate Your Embedded Analytics with Logi Symphony on Google Marketplace
Insight Software
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
More precise insights and richer context empower users to make data-driven decisions, adding tangible value to the applications they rely on every day. This integration not only enhances user satisfaction but also provides your application with a competitive edge in a tight market, setting it apart from less agile solutions.
6 Ways to Remove Complexity and Embrace Agility in Your Planning Process
Insight Software
JANUARY 24, 2024
In addition, external market factors require that your planning process not only be able to address your current goals but also be agile enough to quickly respond to industry innovations, economic shifts, and more. Often, the time-consuming nature of traditional planning processes precludes the adoption of agile planning practices.
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How to Bridge the Skills Gap With Automation for JD Edwards
Insight Software
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
few key ways to reduce skills gaps are streamlining processes and improving data management. While many finance leaders plan to address the skills gap through hiring and employee training and development, a significant percentage of leaders are also looking to data automation to bridge the gap.
Ultimate Dashboard Design Guide: Top Trends, Examples, & Best Practices
Insight Software
APRIL 11, 2025
Prioritize relevant content and features that make remote users agile and efficient. Mobility Is Still Top of Mind As mobile and tablet usage grows, dashboards must adapt to smaller screens. Mobile dashboards should complement desktop views, not compete.
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Agentic RAG AI: Why It’s the Future of BI Insights and Analytics Tools
Insight Software
JANUARY 2, 2025
Unlocking the Power of AI in Logi Symphony Watch Now " * " indicates required fields Hidden Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- Hidden Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current user and updating my application I'm a current user and interested in expanding usage I'm new here and (..)
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It’s 2025. What Does That Mean for Finance?
Insight Software
JANUARY 14, 2025
Weve seen incredible technological advancements that have produced business and financial reporting tools that streamline processes, create efficiencies, bridge skills gaps, and position organizations to react to an ever-increasing pace of market change with agility and confidence.
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Info-Tech Names Logi Symphony as a 2025 Leader in Business Intelligence and Analytics
Insight Software
MARCH 24, 2025
Info-Tech Data Quadrant: Business Intelligence & Analytics Enterprise Download Now: " * " indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the form Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- This field is hidden when viewing the form Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current (..)
Analytics Took the Plate—and Hit Nine Home Runs
Insight Software
APRIL 7, 2025
The Definitive Guide to Embedded Analytics Download Now: " * " indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the form Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- This field is hidden when viewing the form Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current user and updating my application (..)
Replace Crystal Reports With Spreadsheet Server for Optimized Reporting
Insight Software
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Secret to Saving 50% of Your Time on Financial Reporting Watch Now " * " indicates required fields Hidden Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- Hidden Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current user and updating my application I'm a current user and interested in expanding usage (..)
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Key KPI’s To Track in Airlines Industry
Insight Software
MARCH 28, 2025
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Navigating the Choice: Buy, Build, or Partner
Insight Software
MARCH 31, 2025
From Strategy to Success: How to Choose the Right Oracle Reporting Approach Watch Now " * " indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the form Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- This field is hidden when viewing the form Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current (..)
The Missing Piece of Enterprise Planning Processes
Insight Software
MARCH 28, 2025
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3 Methods to Measure ROI for Embedded Analytics
Insight Software
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Enhancing BI with Advanced Data Connectivity Watch Now " * " indicates required fields Hidden Select Your Closest Time Zone -- Select One -- Hidden Platform * First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Use Case * -- Select One -- I'm a current user and updating my application I'm a current user and interested in expanding usage I'm new here and (..)
Unlock the Power of Your Workday Data With Simba Drivers
Insight Software
DECEMBER 3, 2024
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What is a Data Pipeline?
Insight Software
MAY 9, 2024
By processing data as it arrives, streaming data pipelines support more dynamic and agile decision-making. Technologies used for data storage include relational databases, columnar stores, or distributed storage systems like Hadoop or cloud-based data storage.
What is Supply Chain Management?
Insight Software
AUGUST 15, 2024
Supply chain leaders can rely on many different supply chain strategies to bring finished goods to market, but the most common approaches to SCM are lean supply chain, agile supply chain, and responsive supply chain.
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Table Stakes: Can Your Tables Do This?
Insight Software
JANUARY 28, 2025
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