Business Career: Five Mistakes You're Making While Job Hunting (and How to Fix Them)
Analyst Catalyst Blog
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Improving Data Processing with Spark 3.0 & Delta Lake
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 5, 2021
Collecting, processing, and carrying out analysis on streaming data , in industries such as ad-tech involves intense data engineering. The data generated daily is huge (100s of GB data) and requires a significant processing time to process the data for subsequent steps. Another challenge is the joining of datasets to derive insights. Each process on average has more than 10 datasets and an equal number of joins with multiple keys.
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Waterfall vs. Agile: A Relative Comparison
BA Times
AUGUST 5, 2021
The merits of Agile versus Waterfall are well documented. However, it is useful to understand the relative differences between the paradigms and how they impact Business Analysis – particularly if you work in an environment where both approaches are used. This article attempts to provide a visual, relative comparison between: A traditional Waterfall method that […].
What is Salesforce: A Beginner’s Guide | Simplilearn
Simplilearn
AUGUST 15, 2021
Customers are the lifeblood of any business, so it only makes sense to find the best way to manage and serve them. Headquartered in San Francisco, Salesforce is a cloud computing company that was founded in 1999 by Marc Benioff, the company’s chairman, and CEO. Salesforce makes that task easier by providing a streamlined, automated way to c. Read More.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Quick Tips: Enabling Modern Visual Styles on Old Reports in Power BI Desktop
BI Insight
AUGUST 30, 2021
Do you have an old report created in 2016? Are you sick of seeing all visuals in the traditional style where the heading overlaps the other visual when aligning them over each other? This is a very old report I built for a Power BI demo in Feb 2016! Time flies mate! If you are … Continue reading Quick Tips: Enabling Modern Visual Styles on Old Reports in Power BI Desktop.
The No. 1 Mistake in Digital Transformation: Don’t Forget About Your Data
Dataversity
AUGUST 30, 2021
Click to learn more about author Kevin Campbell. As enterprises continue to transform their legacy technology into tools fit for the modern age, digital transformation has become the key buzzword describing this transition into the 21st century. According to Gartner, digital transformation is a top priority for at least 91% of organizations, and yet despite this huge buy-in, only 40% of organizations […].
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Understanding the Differences Between Data Lakes and Data Warehouses
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 28, 2021
Data lakes and data warehouses are probably the two most widely used structures for storing data. In this article, we will explore both, unfold their key differences and discuss their usage in the context of an organization. Data Warehouses and Data Lakes in a Nutshell. A data warehouse is used as a central storage space for large amounts of structured data coming from various sources.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective BAs
BA Times
AUGUST 4, 2021
In my experience as a Business Analyst (BA), I have seen many analysts struggle in trying to strike the right levels of analysis. Some analysts tend to overanalyze while others, under analyze. Getting trapped in the dilemma of when to stop and/or when to continue analyzing can put you into a vicious cycle of ineffectiveness […]. The post The 7 Habits of Highly Effective BAs appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.
Understanding TAKT Time and Cycle Time vs. Lead Time | Simplilearn
Simplilearn
AUGUST 11, 2021
When developing project plans, project managers want to optimize resources, workflow, and the time it will take to complete the project. Understanding the difference between TAKT Time, Cycle Time, and Lead Time are important Lean processes that are crucial for Six Sigma and Project Management candidates alike. Cycle Time vs. Lead Time A lot of pr. Read More.
The Story of my Book, “Expert Data Modeling with Power BI”
BI Insight
AUGUST 9, 2021
In 2020, the world celebrated the new year with many uncertainties. Well, life is full of uncertainties, but, this one was very different. The world was facing a new pandemic of a disease that no one had experienced before. The first COVID19 case in New Zealand was confirmed in February 2020. In March 2020 the … Continue reading The Story of my Book, “Expert Data Modeling with Power BI” The post The Story of my Book, “Expert Data Modeling with Power BI” appeared fir
HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025
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The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
Time Series Analysis with Components
Dataversity
AUGUST 27, 2021
Click to learn more about co-author Maarit Widmann. Click to learn more about co-author Daniele Tonini. Click to learn more about co-author Corey Weisinger. Time Series Forecasting is often neglected says Professor Daniele Tonini: “Considering the plethora of articles, applications, web tutorials and challenges on the data science subject that we’re seeing in the last […].
Part 1 of 3-Part Series: Standardization: Building Better Business Analysis Capability
Analyst Catalyst Blog
AUGUST 12, 2021
Leveraging Data Science To Grow And Manage Your Team
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 18, 2021
When applied to the hiring process, data analytics can help you strategically grow and manage your team with greater accuracy and success. More companies are using big data to create a stronger company culture. 50% of business owners consider big data to be the most effective hiring method, a Global Recruiting Trends survey reveals. Moreover, big data can also improve talent retention by 56% and better clarify skills gaps by 50%.
A Natural Born Manager
BA Times
AUGUST 25, 2021
Everyone, it seems, wants to be recognized for their leadership abilities. ‘Leader’, ‘leading’ and ‘leadership’ are in vogue terms for CVs and professional social media profiles. Everywhere you look, there are books, articles, and presentations on the topic, and leadership courses abound. Indeed, being called a ‘natural born leader’ is considered a high compliment.
Business Valuation Software: Free Guide to Valutico Platform
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Why are Employability Skills Important | Simplilearn
Simplilearn
AUGUST 5, 2021
Today, the job market is more competitive in an altogether different sense. Along with subject matter expertise, employers are now looking for employability skills as essential traits in their potential employees. While it was easier for IT professionals to land jobs — thanks to the mushrooming start-ups — many of them are now finding it. Read More.
Include KPI Tools and Mobile BI to Support Users!
ElegantJ BI
AUGUST 12, 2021
Your Team Can Use Modern BI Tools to Improve Results and Add Value! Business Intelligence drives business success. Being able to gain insight out of all the data in your enterprise is crucial to business success today. Your competition is always thinking of new ways to succeed and so should you! If you can provide your business users with BI tools and a simple, easy-to-use BI Dashboard, you can use these BI tools and solutions to achieve results and move your business forward.
Big Data at 10: Did Bigger Mean Better?
Dataversity
AUGUST 27, 2021
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. If this time 10 years ago you were working in data and analytics, something was about to happen that would go on to dominate a large part of your professional life. I’m talking about the emergence of “big data.” I recently read that the origins of the concept […]. The post Big Data at 10: Did Bigger Mean Better?
The Importance of the Business Data Analyst Role on a Project Team
Analyst Catalyst Blog
AUGUST 31, 2021
Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI
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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu
Businesses Across Various Industry Verticals Use Data Analytics
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 10, 2021
Big data and analytics technology is rapidly changing the future of modern business. Over 67% of companies spend over $10,000 a year on analytics solutions. Investments in analytics are being made across all major industries. ‘Although companies in healthcare, IT and finance are some of the biggest investors in analytics technology, plenty of other sectors are investing in analytics as well.
Is There Such A Thing as a “Dumb Question”?
BA Times
AUGUST 26, 2021
“This may sound like a dumb question…but…,” insert question here. What prompts us to preamble a question with such a statement? We tend to dwell on the fear that asking questions, even the simplest or for clarification can be the inception of negative thought and appearing uneducated to our peers. One of my colleagues when […]. The post Is There Such A Thing as a “Dumb Question”?
Lush Drops Social Media: What Does This Mean for Marketers | Simplilearn
Simplilearn
AUGUST 3, 2021
The company that popularized the bath bomb dropped another kind of bomb in April of 2019: Lush U.K. is saying goodbye to social media and focusing on more traditional channels instead. In a statement published on Instagram (oh, the irony), Lush said “Increasingly, social media is making it harder and harder for us to talk to each other directly. Read More.
Article: AI, ML and Data Engineering InfoQ Trends Report - August 2021
InfoQ Articles
AUGUST 9, 2021
How AI, ML and Data Engineering is evolving in 2021 as seen by the InfoQ editorial team. Topics discussed are deep learning, edge deployment of machine learning algorithms, commercial robot platforms, GPU and CUDA programming, natural language processing and GPT-3, MLOps, and AutoML. By Roland Meertens, Kimberly McGuire, Srini Penchikala, Rags Srinivas, Anthony Alford.
Data-Backed Secrets for Minimizing Discounts & Maximizing ROI Post-Holiday
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Use data to turn one-off holiday shoppers into repeat buyers and effortlessly drive more sales throughout the year. Our guide will give you an in-depth understanding of what triggers your customers to buy and breaks down campaign examples from leading B2C brands.
How Augmented Analytics Will Change the Analytics and BI Workflow
Dataversity
AUGUST 24, 2021
Click to learn more about author Kaycee Lai. As analyst and journalist Bernard Marr put it, “Without data scientists on staff or available to interpret data and turn the intel into solid business activity, the benefits of data could remain unlocked.” Augmented analytics promises to improve the ability of organizations to derive benefits from data by: Taking more […].
5 Advanced Identity Theft Protection Tips in the Big Data Era
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 22, 2021
There are a lot of great things about living in an era governed by big data. Big data creates a lot of new opportunities in business and our personal lives. However, there are also downsides to the sudden influx of data in the 21st Century. One major concern is that big data has made identity theft risks more significant. Addressing the Risk of Identity Theft in a World Increasingly Dependent on Big Data.
Why Business Analysis as a Service is a CIO’s Best Friend
BA Times
AUGUST 12, 2021
A CIO needs a trusted partner to facilitate joint ownership between business and IT to deliver business value, reduce risk, and remove project blockages, and deliver on the organization’s strategy. Business analysis is about improving business performance. It is the foundation for innovation, business agility, cost reduction, cybersecurity, and risk control.
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This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.
Digital and Social Selling – The New Sales Directive | Simplilearn
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AUGUST 3, 2021
As digital and social selling strategies and techniques move further into the mainstream, sales and marketing professionals alike are realizing how massive the benefits are for their organizations. They’re jumping onboard enthusiastically with a new perspective on what drives buying decisions, and they are embracing digital and social selling tac. Read More.
10 Tips to Visualize Data Like a Pro
Juice Analytics
AUGUST 25, 2021
Have you nailed all the data visualization basics? Stuff like… ?You know pie charts are bad except in certain specific use cases; ?You can spot chartjunk from a mile away; ?You confidently pick the right kind of chart based on what you want to emphasize in the data; ?You use just the right amount of color to bring meaning, but not so much as to distract; ?
Case Study: Pally Biscuits Uses Modern Data Estate to Enhance Decision-Making
Dataversity
AUGUST 13, 2021
Click to learn more about author Heine Krog Iversen. Pally Biscuits makes more than three billion biscuits every year. The company has been around since 1868. From its factory in the Netherlands, the biscuits find their way to more than 40 countries worldwide. Pally Biscuits has seen massive growth since 2012 and to facilitate this […]. The post Case Study: Pally Biscuits Uses Modern Data Estate to Enhance Decision-Making appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
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